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Benchmade Mini Onslaught vs Microtech LUDT Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$295Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
110.63 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.63 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
199.3 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Finish
Matte finish blade, bead blasted G-10 handle
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
Round hole opener
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Tip-up stainless steel clip
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useHeavy use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Ambidextrous axis lock makes the knife versatileStrong, durable blade and handleGood fit and finishEasy ambidextrous 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
Non-adjustable tip-up pocket clip
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
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