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Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech Troodon D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$364Cheapest
US$511Most expensive
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
164 g (5.78 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Push Button
Thumb slide open and lock
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Not best for
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and reliable automatic deploymentStrong and durable constructionUnique and functional safety KillswitchHigh-quality premium steel blade (Elmax)Versatile blade profile and edge types
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Unknown
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