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Microtech Hera II vs Microtech Troodon D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$537Most expensive
US$511Cheapest
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
164 g (5.78 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.35 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
Handle material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Thumb Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Thumb slide open and lock
Clip type
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Common complaints
High price point
Unknown
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