Comparison Console
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound vs WE Knife Ryson
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Ryson stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ryson stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ryson stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ryson stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
WE Knife Ryson 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$382Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
87.7 g (3.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
84.5 mm (3.33 in)Longest
Overall length
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
194.2 mm (7.65 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
109.7 mm (4.32 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Hand Rubbed Satin or Black Stonewashed (variants)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Double Action Automatic
Thumbstud
Clip type
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseThose Desiring A Smaller Otf Knife
Everyday CarryEDCPrecision And Control TasksShowpiece For Collections
Not best for
Those Requiring Folding Or Fixed Blade KnivesUsers Desiring Zero Blade Play Mechanism (not All Models)
Heavy Duty Outdoor Chopping (not Specified)
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
Sleek And Sturdy DesignSmooth And Fast OpeningHigh Quality Materials And FinishReliable Frame Lock And Blade Security
Common complaints
Non Zero Blade Play Version In Some ModelsPrice Is Relatively High Compared To Other Knives
No Clear Complaints Documented In Provided Sources
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