Microtech Combat Troodon Gen III OTF Automatic Knife Navy 4" Tanto Stonewash Full Serrated 1144-12NA

I own an embarrassingly large number of Microtechs, but this is my first Combat Troodon. It does not disappoint. The chassis and blade fit and finish are top notch. The special-issue navy blue chassis is somewhat darker than MT’s standard, royal blue anodizing, but still lighter than what most people might think of as (almost-black) navy blue. It still looks sharp. Speaking of sharpness, the blade is flawless. Razor sharp despite full serrations; serious time spent with a system like a Wicked Edge is the only thing that could render it sharper still - it’s a superb factory edge. The stone washing is uniform, and interestingly, shades darker (approaching Apocalyptic finish) inside the fuller, the closer you get to its edges. It’s not immediately clear from the pictures, but attractive nonetheless. Pocket clip is akin to that on the Amphibian, but with a ceramic ball added; I could take it or leave it. Looks ultra modern, but also another part that could break - I might've preferred the all-metal Amphib. style clip, but not a deal breaker. The new pass-through barrel bolt securing it and the low profile glass breaker with Torx fastener is perfectly executed. The revised dual-spring operating mechanism is incredibly smooth - but be warned: if you considered the old MT heavy push to deploy a safety feature, this is a much lighter trigger. Biggest win for me is the seemingly now-standard Scarab-style porting on the back. Like most EDC firearms, an OTF’s greatest enemy tends to be dust, dirt, and lint (they share some mechanical complexity). Thanks to the ports, flushing or soaking the knife for debris clearing is now an easy option. All in all, another well executed MT blade.