Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound vs Microtech Troodon D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$511Cheapest
Weight
164.7 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
164 g (5.78 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
241 mm (9.49 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (Bronze Apocalyptic finish in some versions), Magnacut (Hellhound Tanto)
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
Handle material
Aluminum (Black Aluminum with ULTEM top in some versions, Antique bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminum in others)
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
DLC Standard, Bronze Apocalyptic
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) automatic
Slide lock
Opening method
Thumb slide
Thumb slide open and lock
Clip type
Tip-down, reversible, right-left hand
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryCollectors Seeking High Quality Automatic Knives
Law EnforcementArmed ForcesFirst RespondersEveryday CarryClose Quarter Combat
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
Sturdy And Beefy ConstructionSmooth And Reliable ActionAmbidextrous Use With Pocket ClipMade In The USA
Common complaints
Relatively High Price PointWeight Of Around 165 Grams May Be Heavy For Some Users
Unknown
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