Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound vs Microtech Hera S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$1100Most expensive
US$454.74Cheapest
Weight
164.7 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.54 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (Bronze Apocalyptic finish in some versions), Magnacut (Hellhound Tanto)
Premium Steel
Handle material
Aluminum (Black Aluminum with ULTEM top in some versions, Antique bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminum in others)
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
DLC Standard, Bronze Apocalyptic
Stonewash
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) automatic
Out The Front
Opening method
Thumb slide
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Tip-down, reversible, right-left hand
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCollectors seeking high-quality automatic knives
Everyday CarryTactical
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
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointWeight of around 165 grams may be heavy for some users
Unknown
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