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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$537Cheapest
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
240 mm (9.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Slide
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
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
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
High price point
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