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CRKT Hi Jinx 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 22% 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 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx 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.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E 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
140.39 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
M390MK
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Black (blade)
Lock type
Frame Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Flipper
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible titanium roller ball pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman folder
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelDuty CarryEveryday CarryHard-use situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipEffortless one-hand openingPremium materialsSleek ergonomic design
Smooth and snappy OTF actionReliable and heavy-dutyExceptional grip from jimping and groovesExceptional build qualityQuick and effortless deployment
Common complaints
Limited availability due to small production runHigh retail price
Unknown
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