IS IT BETTER?!? "improved" Combat Troodon Vs. "classic"

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7 ай бұрын

In this video I do a detailed comparison between the new Microtech Combat Troodon Gen 3 and the older Gen 2.
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@zachz699 2 ай бұрын

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

@Xraycrayon 7 ай бұрын

I like the new clip I don’t like the smaller glass breaker

@BluetoothBlades 7 ай бұрын

The gen-3 Troodon for me, it is sleeker, lighter, longer blade and has better action. Very nice.

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

I think it's a great move for microtech

@TheBeardofDOOM 7 ай бұрын

I love the new begg ball clip and scale milling. It just looks more premium (sans that stupid billboarding). Great comparo bro!

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@xXBallistic82Xx 7 ай бұрын

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.

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

Same here!

@jayzuena 6 ай бұрын

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.

@komeen 5 ай бұрын

You'll love the Gen3. I still love my Gen 2 as well. The Gen 3 is a different beast all together. Sleeker, lighter but not as "hardcore"

@donot6185 Ай бұрын

Love my Gen 2, just feels right in the hand. Powerful extend and retractable knife. Nothing wrong with the Gen 3. But, I'm good right now.

@DavidV4444 2 ай бұрын

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!

@jerryblainii1208 7 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for mine to show up

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

👊

@VincePhoenix 7 ай бұрын

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

@Chris_In_Texas 7 ай бұрын

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. 🤠👍

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

I agree. I was really bummed these weren't numbered.

@mauriciogarcia2010 7 ай бұрын

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 )

@Nach0s187 2 ай бұрын

The combat troodon gen 2 has the SN on the handle. It’s on the clip for the mini troodon tho

@VincePhoenix 7 ай бұрын

Honestly I liked the 3-wings screw, even though it's not practical

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

Same. I have the tool so not a big deal to me. I think they look more premium

@VincePhoenix 7 ай бұрын

@@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

@klujan1 Ай бұрын

I have the yellow blade with the Serrated half edge and it's SUPER sharp! I love the easier action and the yellow accents

@klujan1 Ай бұрын

But the clip is SUPER tight, takes effort to pocket it

@edged_mindset Ай бұрын

Right on!

@komeen 5 ай бұрын

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!

@crktritual 7 ай бұрын

I’m all in for the gen 3, too bad I spent my knife budget on a cleric 2. So gonna have to wait for bit 🤷🏻‍♂️

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

I get that

@igoryurkin9038 6 ай бұрын

Cleric 2 it’s great knife.

@ericmack001 7 ай бұрын

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

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I just think they couldn't pass on the coolness of the Hawk Deadlock. Or maybe licensing was cheaper 🤔

@user-zt2gw6dy8v 6 ай бұрын

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

@Chris_In_Texas 7 ай бұрын

PSA - One interesting note, the button on the CT (Older) and the Hera II are the same. 😁

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

Hera 2 and CT 3 seem to have the same switch #switchblade #microtech #otf

@gigilaco 7 ай бұрын

Finally, the glass breaker isn’t so obnoxious!

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

yeeeessssss!

@syngates6 6 ай бұрын

ill be getting the new for the combat size and still getting a gen 2 in troodon size

@edged_mindset 6 ай бұрын

👊

@Bryan03169 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Oh, other colors will come..Rest assured, if they can make money they will do it

@trippleoseven 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@dhill9332 6 ай бұрын

I know blade play is minimal and non issue with these, but is there a difference between the two?

@edged_mindset 6 ай бұрын

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

@komeen 5 ай бұрын

My Gen 2 and Gen 3 have exactly the same blade play. That is to say, minimal and hardly noticeable. @@edged_mindset

@Chris_In_Texas 7 ай бұрын

I am still holding out hope for my black body bronze blade hellhound! 😁

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

That would be sick!

@theancientcitycontinental2178 2 ай бұрын

Lately MT staying away from certain bronze finishes ⚔️

@WolfBiteTactical 5 ай бұрын

I agree.

@outkast_xiii670 7 ай бұрын

They could name the gen3 differently.... It's not a CT it's like a hera mixed with a makora or something.... Gen2 looks more "traditional"

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

Is it REALLY a Combat Troodon at all? #switchblade #microtech #otf

@PeterPavlovic 5 ай бұрын

Open it up!

@edged_mindset 5 ай бұрын

I did! I have a video up comparing the internals

@tomquirin4231 7 ай бұрын

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 !

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

I don't! I will keep my eyes open though

@tomquirin4231 7 ай бұрын

@@edged_mindset THANK YOU brudda man , talk soon > tom !

@jt5029 7 ай бұрын

tro-ah-don btw

@edged_mindset 7 ай бұрын

I know. I have given up on saying it correctly. It's just not in the cards for me.

@jt5029 7 ай бұрын

Well, it’s not too hard. say trow instead of true trow-uhh-don. You got this 👍

@Alltrippy 7 ай бұрын

staying gen 2, gen 3 looks cheaper, and more like a Kershaw

@Nach0s187 3 ай бұрын

That’s what I was thinking too

@solidus1995 Ай бұрын

Have you seen the internals? Nothing cheap about it. Especially compared to other OTF brands.

@solidus1995 Ай бұрын

I also have a gen3 troodon and gen2 ultratech. I like them both but the quality is on par for both models. The gen3 is probably a better knife objectively. Change is scary for people especially uf they're used to something.

@Alltrippy Ай бұрын

@@solidus1995 Just cheaper looking. I have a Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound Tanto Bounty Hunter and I do not think gen 3 would look as good. I am holding out to get an updated Scarab.