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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs WE Knife Tighe Down

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for blade length.

Longest

Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length.

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.

Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III — Blade length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III — Overall length: 241 mm (9.49 in)Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III — Closed length: 144.5 mm (5.69 in)Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III — Blade thickness: 3.3 mm (0.13 in)Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III — Weight: 144.9 g (5.11 oz)Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III — Retail price: US$511WE Knife Tighe Down — Blade length: 101.6 mm (4.00 in)WE Knife Tighe Down — Overall length: 231.9 mm (9.13 in)WE Knife Tighe Down — Closed length: 130.3 mm (5.13 in)WE Knife Tighe Down — Blade thickness: 4 mm (0.16 in)WE Knife Tighe Down — Weight: 170.3 g (6.01 oz)WE Knife Tighe Down — Retail price: US$560Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Specification
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III
WE Knife Tighe Down
Price & carry
Retail price
US$511Cheapest
US$560Most expensive
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Böhler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Blackwash
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Law Enforcement▣Armed Forces▣First Responder▣Everyday Carry▣Close Quarter Combat
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Collectors▣Tactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Robust And Heavy Duty Design Suitable For Hard Use✓Excellent Blade Deployment With Dual Fuel Drive System✓High Quality M390mk Steel With Good Edge Retention✓Ergonomic Handle With Good Grip And Ambidextrous Clip✓Made In The USA With Lifetime Warranty
✓Smooth, Fast Opening Action✓High Quality Blade Steel And Handle Materials✓Solid Integral Handle Construction✓Ergonomic Design✓Eye Catching Timascus Pivot Collar
Common complaints
⚠Price Is High Compared To Some Competitors⚠Clip Tension Can Be Too Tight Out Of Box Requiring Adjustment
Unknown
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