Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$537Most expensive
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
240 mm (9.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
138 mm (5.43 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
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 dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
High price point
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