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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie 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.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$450Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 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)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Blackwash
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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