Comparison Console
Microtech Exocet 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 Exocet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT S/E 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 S/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 42% 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 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
49.5 mm (1.95 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK (Apocalyptic), CTS-204P, or varied steel types
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Anodized
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Button Lock
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic (thumb slider)
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Pocket clip doubling as money clip
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryDiscreet carryCalifornia legal carryUtility and practical use
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and lightweightInnovative money clip integrationCalifornia legal blade lengthHigh quality materials and constructionSharp dual-edge dagger blade
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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