Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech HALO IV
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall 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$511Cheapest
US$709Most expensive
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
137 mm (5.39 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
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
Fast and reliable single-action deploymentHigh-quality blade steel with excellent edge retentionRobust Marfione Select craftsmanshipLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated see-through spine for blade lock confirmation
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
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