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Microtech Troodon D/E vs WE Knife Magnetron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/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$511Most expensive
US$430Cheapest
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)Heaviest
144.4 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
218.8 mm (8.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
123.3 mm (4.85 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Copper Foil Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats
Lock type
Slide lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide open and lock
Flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
High-quality materials and constructionSmooth flipper openingDurable CPM 20CV blade steelAttractive and functional handle design
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively high priceWeight slightly on the heavier side for some users
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