In this video I do a detailed comparison between the new Microtech Combat Troodon Gen 3 and the older Gen 2. Link in bio: beacons.ai/edg... RU-vid: @edged_mindset Insta: @edged_mindset TikTok: @edged_mindset
Just got the gen 3 single edge apocalyptic. The ball pocket clip is amazing, it doesn’t tear up your pocket but holds in in better than a normal clip. The torx hardware is a no brained to me. There is the slightest amount of blade play which is mildly irritating for a 450 dollar knife but not a deal breaker. I personally like the low profile glass breaker. It’s my first microtech so far I am pleased
I have an older Combat Troodon and they made the handle nice and rounded off except right where your pointer and middle finger wrapped around, Two hard corners. So I'm happy to see the new one doesn't have that. Can't wait to see the gen 3 in different colors and blade shapes.
Only the pocket clip and glass breaker were improvements. The rest of the knife feels cheaper. The blade is not as wide. The action doesn't slam as hard. I like the previous gen better, honestly.
Looking forward to getting a Gen 3. Love my Gen 2 but looking forward to a newer version to compare it to, especially with some of the upgrades that it will come with.
One thing I miss is actually the S/N off the units. I know for most of their knives its on the pocket clip which could be changed, but its kind of nice to see where its at number wise. 🤠👍
I bought one on the 14th in DLT, I think Microtech made a mistake in not putting the S/N but comparing with the #2 there is an $86 difference and this one brings changes that improve it (for me the identification should go on the handle not on a clip )
@@edged_mindset I tried to find it but I kinda stoped searching. But I agree about the look ! (And also I realized it the torx do not bother me this much : I completely forgot there are no 3-wings on the Glykon xD) Hope there will be a Tactical Gen3 Troodon, because I have to admit I'm not good at rectracting the blade on mine xD And if it's so smooth with the new double spring train, I want one ! ^^ Somehow the Glykon is also smoother, but from what I've seen it doesn't use the new train, so idk why it's better
Also, I'm not sure about those deep engraving of the logo, and the curve of the button : it was one of the thing that was comparable between the real and fake Microtech knives, and the "not deep" engraving was also feeling more premium
The 2 spring system is incredible - I love my Gen 3 and my Gen 2’s but the clip, action and overall look is more premium and a step above in my opinion. I love what Microtech is doing - reminds me of Rolex when they finally ditched the hollow and stamped bracelets which equate tone enormous step forward in the new pocket clips and the action!
My Gen 2 Combat and Hera 2 just arrived from NC Blade (look them up, they're the only company I buy from these days). As a Microtech collector (two Dirac Delta's, Combat troodon Gen 2 & 3, Hera 2, Socom Elite auto and various ultratechs , I honestly think the new designs are second to none and I'm not disappointed at all. However, I do still love the Gen 2 Combat for different reasons. I actually like the harder deploymentI, the big glass breaker (almost a weapon itself), the heavier design, it's just slightly more badass/ hard core and not for the weak IMO. However, the new deployment does feel silky smooth on both and I can't stress enough how sexy the Hera 2 is in person. The Hera 2 is really all I want to carry right now and may be Microtech's most beautiful design yet as it's a bigger, more robust version. Can't wait for different varieties of each!
The new version looks better in every way! It’s really hot! I’m curious why they switched from using Microtech knives in the John Wick movies? Microtech makes dope knives! Maybe they will switch back to Microtech in the John Wick movies. I live in NYC so I can’t buy the auto’s! Sucks for me! Awesome review Carter
So what ? I was wearing all matter of auto knives 🔪 in NYC and never have gotten caught with them on me. Just nobody cared I guess. So there is nothing to worry about. Even if you do get caught with combat troodon it’s misdemeanour at most
They should have launched with multiple colors and finishes. The black is boring with the stonewashed finish. Also no single edge blade on launch was a bad move.
@@edged_mindset For people in my position colors coming doesn't mean much because I've been ready to pull the trigger on a CT for a while and I don't think I want to just wait for microtech to release the gen 3 in the color and blade I want. I'm going to end up just buying the gen 2 tbh and many others will do the same.
For decades nobody complained about the switch being hard to use, only in the last 5years or so new microtech customers started crying about it. Shows how weak people became Lolo
Foe these two they are the same, I.have heard other people.say that the new Cypher has a little more play than the previous generation, which is kind of a bummer
hey my brotha , great vid n content there , 1000% cool but do you know anybody that owns a coldsteel 5 max blade ? n that would trade/swap/barter it possibly ? , if yes send em my way please, i need/want this blade for e.d.c. here , thanks n talk soon bro > tom !
