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Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$249Cheapest
US$382Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Overall length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic or Stonewashed depending on variant
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Out The Front
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Double-action OTF automatic
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Tip-Down
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCDiscreet UtilityTactical UseCollector
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Not best for
Heavy Duty Cutting Requiring Large Blade Length
Those requiring folding or fixed blade knivesUsers desiring zero blade play mechanism (not all models)
Common praise
Compact size fits watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismPremium M390 blade steelLightweight aluminum handleHigh build quality and craftsmanship
Compact size with excellent blade-to-handle ratioSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh quality M390 steel bladeErgonomic handle made of durable aluminumIncludes glass breaker
Common complaints
Small blade size limits heavy cutting tasks
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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