Comparison Console
Benchmade Infidel vs Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$550Most expensive
US$511Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
BK1 black coating
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Lock type
Auto Lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Double-action OTF
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw EnforcementEmergency RespondersTactical UsePersonal Defense
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday CarryClose Quarter CombatHard Use Situations
Not best for
General Casual EDCNovelty Collectors Who Prefer Lower Prices
Unknown
Common praise
Solid Build And Smooth DeploymentAmbidextrous OperationHigh Hardness And Edge Retention Of D2 SteelComfortable And Ergonomic Anodized Aluminum HandleDistinctive Front Facing Deployment Button For Ease Of Use With Gloves
Reliable Deployment With Dual Fuel Drivetrain SystemExcellent Grip With Jimping And GroovesHigh Edge Retention And Corrosion ResistanceReversible Titanium Pocket Clip For Secure Carry
Common complaints
D2 Steel Is Difficult To Sharpen And Prone To Patina Without CoatingBlade Steel Considered Outdated For The PriceHeavy And Large Size Not Suitable For All Users
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