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Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound vs Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$1100Most expensive
US$710Cheapest
Weight
164.7 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)
241.3 mm (9.50 in)
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (Bronze Apocalyptic finish in some versions), Magnacut (Hellhound Tanto)
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum (Black Aluminum with ULTEM top in some versions, Antique bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminum in others)
Aluminum
Finish
DLC Standard, Bronze Apocalyptic
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) automatic
Slide
Opening method
Thumb slide
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Clip type
Tip-down, reversible, right-left hand
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCollectors seeking high-quality automatic knives
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Not best for
Users needing fixed blade knivesUsers needing manual folding knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent build quality and smooth OTF mechanismHigh performance blade steel options such as M390 and MagnacutComfortable slim handle despite large sizeReversible tip-down pocket clipDistinctive Hellhound Tanto blade style
High-quality materials like M390MK steelReliable dual-action automatic OTF mechanismErgonomic aluminum handle with secure gripInnovative dual-fuel drivetrain system for speed and reliabilityUSA madePopular among law enforcement and military
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointWeight of around 165 grams may be heavy for some users
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
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