Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT S/E 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 S/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 13% 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
112.3 g (3.96 oz)Heaviest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black finish (blade), stonewash (blade in some variants), black anodized handle
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Button Lock
Opening method
Dual-action thumb slide
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDetailed cutting workPiercingSlicing
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth, effortless deployment and retraction of bladeHigh edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelRobust durable aluminum handleCompact size for everyday carryWell engineered and crafted
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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