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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Microtech Cypher D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% 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 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$710Most expensive
US$438Cheapest
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Lock type
Slide
Slide lock
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
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
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
Unknown
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