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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 8% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$710Most expensive
US$511Cheapest
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)
101.6 mm (4.00 in)
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)
241.3 mm (9.50 in)
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Lock type
Slide
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Double-action OTF
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials like M390MK steelReliable dual-action automatic OTF mechanismErgonomic aluminum handle with secure gripInnovative dual-fuel drivetrain system for speed and reliabilityUSA madePopular among law enforcement and military
Reliable deployment with dual fuel drivetrain systemExcellent grip with jimping and groovesHigh edge retention and corrosion resistanceReversible titanium pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
Not explicitly listed in sources
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