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Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto vs Microtech Troodon S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$500Cheapest
US$511Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
140.39 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.35 mm (3.68 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121.2 mm (4.77 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
6Al4V Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or Sandblasted
Black (blade)
Lock type
Framelock with ceramic ball interface
Out The Front
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Tip-up, right side
Reversible titanium roller ball pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoorHunting
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelDuty CarryEveryday CarryHard-use situations
Not best for
Fixed blade applications
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and reliable locking mechanismSuperior blade steel offering excellent edge retentionErgonomic titanium handleGood balance of strength and carryabilitySmooth deployment and solid lockupInnovative shock absorber for longer knife life
Smooth and snappy OTF actionReliable and heavy-dutyExceptional grip from jimping and groovesExceptional build qualityQuick and effortless deployment
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointLimited left-handed models specifically
Unknown
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