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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% 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 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E 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 T/E 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.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$437Cheapest
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
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Aluminum
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Slide
Unknown
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
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
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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