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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$547Most expensive
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
146 mm (5.75 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
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