Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech MSI S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% 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 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$309Cheapest
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility 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
Durable constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Unknown
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