Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech LUDT Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E 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$438Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Lock type
Slide lock
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Lightning-fast deploymentHigh-quality Bohler M390 steel bladeErgonomic design and secure gripRobust build with aircraft-grade aluminum or titanium handleSmooth action due to 24 silica carbide bearingsRefined aesthetic and functional details
Common complaints
Unknown
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
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