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Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Spyderco Caly Jr. 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$382Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Satin
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Back Lock
Opening method
Double Action Automatic
Round Hole
Clip type
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Those requiring folding or fixed blade knivesUsers desiring zero blade play mechanism (not all models)
Unknown
Common praise
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
Excellent blade steel combination for edge retention and toughnessErgonomic handle with finger choil for secure gripSmooth lockback mechanismLightweight carbon fiber handleCompact and practical folding design
Common complaints
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
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