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Microtech Troodon D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0392
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0392 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$400Cheapest
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)Lightest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
CTS-204P
Handle material
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Satin, PVD coating (Black version)
Lock type
Slide lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slide open and lock
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-up / Tip-down, deep carry
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Excellent build quality with precise manufacturing.Robust and smooth flipping action with a heavy detent.Durable and corrosion resistant CTS-204P blade steel.Comfortable and ergonomic handle with working finish to hide wear.Strong, secure lockup with dual stop pins and lock bar insert.
Common complaints
Unknown
Heaviest detent of any owned knife, requiring some break-in.Flipper tab can be pointy if not used properly.
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