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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech HALO VI
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$511Cheapest
US$655Most expensive
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Shortest
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Finish
Blackwash
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
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 Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
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