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Microtech MSI S/E 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, with about a 1% 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 S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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)Heaviest
140.39 g (4.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Aluminum
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Black (blade)
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Reversible titanium roller ball pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelDuty CarryEveryday CarryHard-use situations
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
Smooth and snappy OTF actionReliable and heavy-dutyExceptional grip from jimping and groovesExceptional build qualityQuick and effortless deployment
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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