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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs Spyderco Paysan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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 3% 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$710Cheapest
US$920Most expensive
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
CPM S90V
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slide
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
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 opening action with ball bearing washersPremium CPM S90V blade steelDurable titanium handle with Reeve Integral LockCompact and ergonomic designHigh-quality construction and finish
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
Right-hand only pocket clip orientation
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