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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Microtech UTX-85 T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% 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 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 24% 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$322Cheapest
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors and enthusiastsUsers needing fast deployment automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying, chopping, or carving dutiesUsers sensitive to handle ridges discomfortUse in dirty environments
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 build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Handle ridges may be sharp and uncomfortable with prolonged useClip is large and may be intrusiveNot suited for heavy-duty use or dirty environments
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