Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II 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 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$511Cheapest
US$537Most expensive
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
240 mm (9.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementArmed ForcesFirst ResponderEveryday CarryClose Quarter Combat
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical 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
Smooth Dual Action DeploymentHigh Quality Bohler M390mk SteelDurable Anodized Aluminum HandleVersatile And Ergonomic Design
Common complaints
Price Is High Compared To Some CompetitorsClip Tension Can Be Too Tight Out Of Box Requiring Adjustment
High Price Point
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