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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III 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 Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III 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 T/E Gen III 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.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 8% 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$511
US$511
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
140.43 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)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Double-action OTF
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
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
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
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Not explicitly listed in sources
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