Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech Hawk Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto 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 Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$429.95Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
141 g (4.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Stonewashed
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Push button automatic
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
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
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
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