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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III 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 30% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% 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 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$511Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and heavy-duty design suitable for hard useExcellent blade deployment with Dual Fuel Drive systemHigh-quality M390MK steel with good edge retentionErgonomic handle with good grip and ambidextrous clipMade in the USA with lifetime warranty
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
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
None clearly stated in sources
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