Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech Iconic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic 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 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 46% 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$650Most expensive
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
Aluminum
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Stonewash
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical 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
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
High retail priceLimited availability
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