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Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound vs WE Knife Cryonix
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, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$382Most expensive
US$335Cheapest
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
100.5 g (3.55 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
51.6 mm (2.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
118.4 mm (4.66 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Stonewashed, Satin Flat
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Double Action Automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Tip-Up, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseThose Desiring A Smaller Otf Knife
EDC UseCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Those Requiring Folding Or Fixed Blade KnivesUsers Desiring Zero Blade Play Mechanism (not All Models)
Heavy Duty Chopping
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 Bohler M390 Steel BladeSmooth Flipper Opening With Liner LockLightweight Titanium HandlePremium Build Quality And Finish
Common complaints
Non Zero Blade Play Version In Some ModelsPrice Is Relatively High Compared To Other Knives
Short Blade Length Limits Broad EDC Use
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