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Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound vs WE Knife Inceptus
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Inceptus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Inceptus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Inceptus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Inceptus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Inceptus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$380Cheapest
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
120 mm (4.72 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with green and black carbon fiber inlay
Finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Black stonewashed
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Double Action Automatic
Front Flipper and Thumb Hole
Clip type
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Tip-Up, Right Hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseThose Desiring A Smaller Otf Knife
Everyday CarryUtility TasksSlicing And Controlled Cuts
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 Edge RetentionCorrosion ResistanceDurability Of Titanium HandlesStylish Carbon Fiber InlaysReliable Frame LockConvenient Tip Up Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Non Zero Blade Play Version In Some ModelsPrice Is Relatively High Compared To Other Knives
Unknown
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