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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$547Most expensive
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementArmed ForcesFirst ResponderEveryday CarryClose Quarter Combat
Tactical UseEveryday CarryMilitary And Law Enforcement
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 Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Of M390mk SteelSmooth And Reliable Dual Action Otf MechanismDurable And Lightweight Aluminum HandleStonewash And Cerakote Finishes For Durability And AestheticsWell Suited For Tactical, Utility, And Collecting Purposes
Common complaints
Price Is High Compared To Some CompetitorsClip Tension Can Be Too Tight Out Of Box Requiring Adjustment
No Specific Common Complaints Found In Source Texts
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