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Benchmade CLA 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 CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$400Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
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
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
None clearly stated in sources
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