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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech Bayonet
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% 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 Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet 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 Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$310Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 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)Thickest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Elmax or M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Plunge Lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Legal carry restricted areas where OTF autos are prohibited
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
Quick deployment and retractionReliable, durable spring mechanismHigh grade blade steel optionsErgonomic contoured handlesLightweight yet strong design
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
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