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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech DOC Killswitch
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$511Most expensive
US$364Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Elmax
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Push Button
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Right Hand Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
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
Fast and reliable automatic deploymentStrong and durable constructionUnique and functional safety KillswitchHigh-quality premium steel blade (Elmax)Versatile blade profile and edge types
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
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