Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech Troodon D/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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$511
US$511
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
164 g (5.78 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
241 mm (9.49 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
145 mm (5.71 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Slide lock
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Thumb slide open and lock
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
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
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Unknown
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