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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs WE Knife Ziffius
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ziffius 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$422.4Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
136.9 g (4.83 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
93.9 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
221.4 mm (8.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Blackwash
Black Stonewashed, Satin Flat (one variant) / Hand Rubbed Satin (another variant)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Flipper, Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carry (EDC)
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
High quality fit and finishExcellent edge retention and durabilitySmooth and versatile deploymentSolid and reliable button lock mechanism
Common complaints
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Higher price pointLimited availability due to limited production
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