Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT S/E 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 S/E 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 S/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 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
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
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
Smooth deployment with 24 silica carbide bearingsExcellent edge retention due to proprietary M390MK steelDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleSecure tip-up pocket clipWater-resistant and rugged design suitable for hard use
Common complaints
Unknown
None clearly stated in sources
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