Comparison Console
Microtech Feather vs Microtech LUDT Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Feather stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$241Cheapest
US$286Most expensive
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
115 mm (4.53 in)
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewashed
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Lock type
Unknown
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Opening method
Unknown
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Kydex sheath with belt clip
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCProfessional useCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retentionLightweight and easy to carryErgonomic gripFlawless fit and finish
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
Cutting edge length could be longerLack of a small finger guard to prevent slipping
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
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