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Microtech Brachial Auto vs Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$474Cheapest
US$511Most expensive
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Lightest
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Double-action OTF
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Not best for
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, stout automatic action with secure lockupErgonomic curved handle for comfortable gripHigh-quality M390 steel blade with excellent slicing capabilityCompact and lightweight for comfortable carryHigh fit and finish with zero blade play
Reliable deployment with dual fuel drivetrain systemExcellent grip with jimping and groovesHigh edge retention and corrosion resistanceReversible titanium pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Button release can be initially stiff and require break-inRelatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasks due to blade tip shape
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