Comparison Console
CRKT Hi Jinx vs Microtech Troodon D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% 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 Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% 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 Troodon D/E 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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
164 g (5.78 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 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
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Satin
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Frame Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb slide open and lock
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman folder
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipEffortless one-hand openingPremium materialsSleek ergonomic design
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Common complaints
Limited availability due to small production runHigh retail price
Unknown
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