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WE Knife Essential Knight vs WE Knife Micro Trogon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Essential Knight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Essential Knight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Essential Knight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Essential Knight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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$298.95Most expensive
US$294Cheapest
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
81.95 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.5 mm (3.60 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
216.5 mm (8.52 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390
Böhler M390
Handle material
Titanium (6AL4V)
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Satin blade finish, etched gray/black titanium handle finish
Black stonewashed blade, black and gold finish handle
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper, caged ceramic ball bearing pivot
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCutting tasks requiring a premium steel bladeUsers desiring a high-end titanium frame lock folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Users seeking a compact and carry-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those preferring fixed blade knivesUsers needing larger blade length beyond ~2.68 inches
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390 steelSmooth flipper opening with ceramic ball bearingsLightweight yet durable titanium handleSolid frame lock for secure blade locking
Compact and carry-friendly size compared to original TrogonPremium Böhler M390 steel blade with high hardness (58-60 HRC)Titanium handle with solid frame lock and smooth deploymentAttractive black and gold finish and versatile colorways
Common complaints
Unknown
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