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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III vs WE Knife Tighe Down
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 31% 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$511Cheapest
US$560Most expensive
Weight
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)
101.6 mm (4.00 in)
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
130.3 mm (5.13 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Böhler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Button Lock
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical use
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
Smooth, fast opening actionHigh-quality blade steel and handle materialsSolid integral handle constructionErgonomic designEye-catching Timascus pivot collar
Common complaints
Not explicitly listed in sources
Unknown
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