Comparison Console
Microtech Hawk Auto vs Microtech Troodon S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$429.95Cheapest
US$511Most expensive
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
140.39 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Black (blade)
Lock type
Plunge lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Push button automatic
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Reversible titanium roller ball pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelDuty CarryEveryday CarryHard-use situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Smooth and snappy OTF actionReliable and heavy-dutyExceptional grip from jimping and groovesExceptional build qualityQuick and effortless deployment
Common complaints
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
Unknown
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