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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$511Most expensive
US$438Cheapest
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
112.3 g (3.96 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Black finish (blade), stonewash (blade in some variants), black anodized handle
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Dual-action thumb slide
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Tactical useEveryday carryDetailed cutting workPiercingSlicing
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Reliable deployment with dual fuel drivetrain systemExcellent grip with jimping and groovesHigh edge retention and corrosion resistanceReversible titanium pocket clip for secure carry
Smooth, effortless deployment and retraction of bladeHigh edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelRobust durable aluminum handleCompact size for everyday carryWell engineered and crafted
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Unknown
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