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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech LUDT Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$335Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
Lightning-fast deploymentHigh-quality Bohler M390 steel bladeErgonomic design and secure gripRobust build with aircraft-grade aluminum or titanium handleSmooth action due to 24 silica carbide bearingsRefined aesthetic and functional details
Common complaints
Unknown
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
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