Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon Warhound vs Microtech HALO IV
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech HALO IV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Warhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Warhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Warhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Warhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$750Most expensive
US$709Cheapest
Weight
151 g (5.33 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
148 mm (5.83 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
Black Tactical
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
Double Action
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Automatic Out-the-front (OTF)
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
301 Spring Tempered, Ambidextrous
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
UtilityClose quarter combatEveryday carryHard use
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh quality M390 steel bladeTactical black finishErgonomic contoured aluminum handleSuitable for hard use and everyday carry
Fast and reliable single-action deploymentHigh-quality blade steel with excellent edge retentionRobust Marfione Select craftsmanshipLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated see-through spine for blade lock confirmation
Common complaints
Unknown
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
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