Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$547Cheapest
Weight
164.7 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
146 mm (5.75 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 stainless steel
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
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) automatic
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Thumb slide
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Tip-down, reversible, right-left hand
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCollectors seeking high-quality automatic knives
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointWeight of around 165 grams may be heavy for some users
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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