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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech Spartan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% 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 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$315Cheapest
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
84.33 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
211.33 mm (8.32 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Stonewash Apocalyptic
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Unknown
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Double-action out the front automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Stainless steel tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday CarryClose Quarter CombatHard Use Situations
Everyday CarryCollectingBeater ToolReliable Pocket 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
Exceptional Otf ActionHigh Quality MaterialsLifetime DurabilityGood Grip And BalanceVersatile Blade Shape
Common complaints
Not Explicitly Listed In Sources
Unknown
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