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Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound vs Zero Tolerance 0462
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 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$385Most expensive
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
133 mm (5.24 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Red carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Satin / Stonewashed Flats
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Double Action Automatic
Manual open with KVT ball-bearing system and built-in flipper
Clip type
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseThose Desiring A Smaller Otf Knife
EDCCollectorsHard Use Users
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
Exceptional Hardness And Edge Retention Of CPM 20cv SteelLightweight And Strong Carbon Fiber And Titanium HandleSmooth Deployment And Reliable Lockup With Kvt Ball Bearing System And Frame LockErgonomic Design With Excellent Balance And Cutting Precision
Common complaints
Non Zero Blade Play Version In Some ModelsPrice Is Relatively High Compared To Other Knives
Unknown
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