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Benchmade Seven Ten vs Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade 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$450Cheapest
US$710Most expensive
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Not best for
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
High-quality materials like M390MK steelReliable dual-action automatic OTF mechanismErgonomic aluminum handle with secure gripInnovative dual-fuel drivetrain system for speed and reliabilityUSA madePopular among law enforcement and military
Common complaints
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
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