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Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% 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.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$337Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
G10 (fluted black)
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Button Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative Ram-Lok crossbar lock for secure and smooth operation.High-quality Bohler M390MK blade steel.Ambidextrous thumb stud and reversible pocket clip allows left or right carry.Durable fluted black G10 or titanium handle with secure grip.Made in the USA with high craftsmanship.
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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