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Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound vs WE Knife Arrakis
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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$1100
US$1100
Weight
164.7 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
106 g (3.74 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
114.7 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (Bronze Apocalyptic finish in some versions), Magnacut (Hellhound Tanto)
Damasteel (Fafnir)
Handle material
Aluminum (Black Aluminum with ULTEM top in some versions, Antique bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminum in others)
6AL4V Titanium with Timascus inlay
Finish
DLC Standard, Bronze Apocalyptic
Unknown
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) automatic
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slide
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-down, reversible, right-left hand
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCollectors seeking high-quality automatic knives
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers seeking integral titanium frame knifeFans of Elijah Isham designs
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
Impressive engineering and craftsmanshipSmooth ceramic ball bearing pivotUnique integral titanium handle designHigh quality Damasteel bladeAttractive flame titanium and carbon fiber inlays
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointWeight of around 165 grams may be heavy for some users
Price is high compared to typical EDC knivesLarge size may not suit all users
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