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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech UTX-85 T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% 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 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$322Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors and enthusiastsUsers needing fast deployment automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying, chopping, or carving dutiesUsers sensitive to handle ridges discomfortUse in dirty environments
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 build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Handle ridges may be sharp and uncomfortable with prolonged useClip is large and may be intrusiveNot suited for heavy-duty use or dirty environments
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