Comparison Console
CRKT Hi Jinx vs Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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
181 g (6.38 oz)Heaviest
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
M390MK
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Blackwash
Lock type
Frame Lock
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Opening method
Flipper
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman Folder
Law EnforcementArmed ForcesFirst ResponderEveryday CarryClose Quarter Combat
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High Quality CraftsmanshipEffortless One Hand OpeningPremium MaterialsSleek Ergonomic Design
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
Limited Availability Due To Small Production RunHigh Retail Price
Price Is High Compared To Some CompetitorsClip Tension Can Be Too Tight Out Of Box Requiring Adjustment
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