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Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound vs Spyderco P'Kal
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, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$382Cheapest
US$389Most expensive
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
112 mm (4.41 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Unknown
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Double Action Automatic
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
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
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved
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