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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series vs WE Knife Tighe Down
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Interceptor Gen III Signature Series stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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 4% 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$560Cheapest
Weight
140.31 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)
101.6 mm (4.00 in)
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
Böhler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Black, Stonewash, Red Stonewash (varies by model)
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Slide
Button Lock
Opening method
Dual-action automatic, out-the-front
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip with ceramic detent
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary personnelFirst respondersCollectorsHeavy duty tactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical 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, fast opening actionHigh-quality blade steel and handle materialsSolid integral handle constructionErgonomic designEye-catching Timascus pivot collar
Common complaints
Loud deployment noise typical of OTF knives
Unknown
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