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Microtech Troodon D/E vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$511Most expensive
US$434Cheapest
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Black textured G-10
Finish
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Slide lock
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Thumb slide open and lock
Automatic push button
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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