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Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point vs Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$600Most expensive
US$511Cheapest
Weight
142.1 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
Titanium with black micarta inlay
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Blackwash
Lock type
Framelock with ceramic ball interface
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Clip type
Tip up pocket clip
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeavy useCollecting
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust buildSmooth operationSecure frame lockErgonomic handle designVersatile blade shape
Robust and heavy-duty design suitable for hard useExcellent blade deployment with Dual Fuel Drive systemHigh-quality M390MK steel with good edge retentionErgonomic handle with good grip and ambidextrous clipMade in the USA with lifetime warranty
Common complaints
None clearly supported in sources
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
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