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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$511Cheapest
US$710Most expensive
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Slide
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
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
High-quality materials like M390MK steelReliable dual-action automatic OTF mechanismErgonomic aluminum handle with secure gripInnovative dual-fuel drivetrain system for speed and reliabilityUSA madePopular among law enforcement and military
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
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