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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Microtech HALO IV
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech HALO IV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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 4% 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$709Cheapest
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
Slide
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
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
Fast and reliable single-action deploymentHigh-quality blade steel with excellent edge retentionRobust Marfione Select craftsmanshipLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated see-through spine for blade lock confirmation
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
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