Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech Exocet Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% 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 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 70% 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$320Cheapest
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
50.3 mm (1.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
142.2 mm (5.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
91.9 mm (3.62 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
1.7 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061 T6 aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Apocalyptic finish
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Double-Action OTF automatic
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Thumb slide double-action automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Ambidextrous pocket clip and integrated money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Everyday carry (EDC)Money clip useTactical and practical tasks
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 deploymentHigh quality M390 blade steelLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated money clip designAmerican craftsmanship
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Unknown
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