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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech MSI S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% 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 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$309Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Finish
Blackwash
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Durable constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
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