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Microtech Exocet D/E vs WE Knife Micro Trogon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$299Most expensive
US$294Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
81.95 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
68 mm (2.68 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
166 mm (6.54 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)
98 mm (3.86 in)
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
Böhler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Black stonewashed blade, black and gold finish handle
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
Everyday carry (EDC)Users seeking a compact and carry-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
Those preferring fixed blade knivesUsers needing larger blade length beyond ~2.68 inches
Common praise
High-quality USA manufacturingSmooth and reliable double action OTF mechanismPremium steel blades such as M390MKVersatile double-edged dagger bladeUseful and sturdy money clip functionCompact and lightweight design
Compact and carry-friendly size compared to original TrogonPremium Böhler M390 steel blade with high hardness (58-60 HRC)Titanium handle with solid frame lock and smooth deploymentAttractive black and gold finish and versatile colorways
Common complaints
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
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