Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
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 S/E 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 S/E 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 99% 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 S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
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 S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$554Cheapest
Weight
164.7 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)
146.1 mm (5.75 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.22 mm (0.17 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (Bronze Apocalyptic finish in some versions), Magnacut (Hellhound Tanto)
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
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) automatic
Out The Front
Opening method
Thumb slide
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Tip-down, reversible, right-left hand
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCollectors seeking high-quality automatic knives
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
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
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointWeight of around 165 grams may be heavy for some users
Unknown
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