Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT Gen III vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Makora D/E 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 28% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$286Cheapest
US$395Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Stonewash
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Thumb slide
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Mission Critical Tasks
Tactical UseEDCUsers Wanting Double Edged Dagger Blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non Automatic Knife PreferenceUsers Requiring Folding Or Fixed Blade Knives Only
Common praise
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
Smooth And Reliable ActionHigh Quality Materials And ConstructionEffective Double Edged Dagger Blade Profile
Common complaints
Price Point Is Relatively HighRight Handed Tip Up Pocket Clip OnlyMay Be Too Specialized For Casual Users
Relatively Large Size For Some UsersLimited Availability Due To Being Out Of Stock At Retailers
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online