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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
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 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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 S/E 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$554Most expensive
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
146.1 mm (5.75 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Out The Front
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
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 and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Unknown
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