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Microtech Troodon D/E vs WE Knife Tighe Down
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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.
WE Knife Tighe Down 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$511Cheapest
US$560Most expensive
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
Böhler M390
Handle material
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Slide lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide open and lock
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Smooth, fast opening actionHigh-quality blade steel and handle materialsSolid integral handle constructionErgonomic designEye-catching Timascus pivot collar
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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