Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon T/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
Recommended read
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% 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 T/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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Button Lock
Opening method
Double-action OTF
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Reliable deployment with dual fuel drivetrain systemExcellent grip with jimping and groovesHigh edge retention and corrosion resistanceReversible titanium pocket clip for secure 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
Not explicitly listed in sources
None clearly stated in sources
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