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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Microtech HALO V
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, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech HALO V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech HALO V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$600Cheapest
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Shortest
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
ELMAX
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Lock type
Slide
Single action
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Push button
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
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
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
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