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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$434Cheapest
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
125 mm (4.92 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Black textured G-10
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Automatic push button
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
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 corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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