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Microtech Exocet D/E vs Microtech LUDT Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 76% 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$299Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Finish
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Opening method
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality USA manufacturingSmooth and reliable double action OTF mechanismPremium steel blades such as M390MKVersatile double-edged dagger bladeUseful and sturdy money clip functionCompact and lightweight design
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
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
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