Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch Iridium vs Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III 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$230Cheapest
US$286Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)
203 mm (7.99 in)
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button deployment
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Quick blade deploymentHigh quality CPM MagnaCut steel offers edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and compact with 3.1 oz weight and 4.55 inch closed lengthReversible deep-carry pocket clip suitable for right or left hand carry
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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