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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade 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 blade length, with about a 1% 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$554Cheapest
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Slide
Out The Front
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
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 and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
Unknown
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