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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% 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 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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 13% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$710Most expensive
US$395Cheapest
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
216.92 mm (8.54 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
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Slide
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementMilitary PersonnelFirst RespondersCollectorsHeavy Duty Tactical Use
Everyday CarryTactical UseCollectorsFast Deployment
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 DeploymentZero Blade Play Upon TuningQuality ConstructionLightweight And CompactAdjustable Components For Tuning
Common complaints
Loud Deployment Noise Typical Of Otf Knives
Blade Play Can Develop After Repeated Use Requiring AdjustmentThumb Slider May Need Smoothing To Remove Burrs
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