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Microtech MSI S/E vs Microtech Troodon D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/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$309Cheapest
US$511Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
164 g (5.78 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Thumb slide open and lock
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Common complaints
Unknown
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