Comparison Console
Microtech Brachial 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 18% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$474Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Heaviest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, stout automatic action with secure lockupErgonomic curved handle for comfortable gripHigh-quality M390 steel blade with excellent slicing capabilityCompact and lightweight for comfortable carryHigh fit and finish with zero blade play
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 release can be initially stiff and require break-inRelatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasks due to blade tip shape
None clearly stated in sources
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