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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech LUDT Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$325Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
98 g (3.46 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 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
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Tactical useEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth applications
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife users
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Robust and reliable automatic deploymentSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelLightweight yet strong aluminum handle with ergonomic designSmooth and fast action with silica carbide bearing systemQuality craftsmanship and modern upgrades
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Limited to right-hand carry with tip-up clipPush-button automatic may be restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictionsSome users prefer non-automatic or manual knives for safety or legal reasons
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