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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs WE Knife Magnetron
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$430Cheapest
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
144.4 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
218.8 mm (8.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
123.3 mm (4.85 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Copper Foil Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Everyday Carry (EDC)
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
High-quality materials and constructionSmooth flipper openingDurable CPM 20CV blade steelAttractive and functional handle design
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Relatively high priceWeight slightly on the heavier side for some users
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