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Microtech UTX-85 D/E vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$329Cheapest
US$382Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Reversible, Tip Down
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those requiring folding or fixed blade knivesUsers desiring zero blade play mechanism (not all models)
Common praise
Compact size fitting comfortably in handSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismDurable M390MK steel blade with good edge retentionVersatile partially serrated or double-edged dagger bladesHigh-quality build and materialsIncludes functional glass breaker and reversible pocket clip
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
Unknown
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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