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Microtech LUDT Gen III vs Microtech Makora Hellhound

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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.

Microtech LUDT Gen III — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)Microtech LUDT Gen III — Overall length: 203 mm (7.99 in)Microtech LUDT Gen III — Closed length: 115 mm (4.53 in)Microtech LUDT Gen III — Weight: 102.64 g (3.62 oz)Microtech LUDT Gen III — Retail price: US$286Microtech Makora Hellhound — Blade length: 84 mm (3.31 in)Microtech Makora Hellhound — Overall length: 214.6 mm (8.45 in)Microtech Makora Hellhound — Closed length: 130.175 mm (5.13 in)Microtech Makora Hellhound — Weight: 99.2 g (3.50 oz)Microtech Makora Hellhound — Retail price: US$450Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$286Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
214.6 mm (8.45 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
130.175 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Premium steel (specific type not clearly supported)
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Aircraft aluminum
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Varies: including DLC, stonewashed, bronze, black coatings, and nickel boron internals for smooth operation
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
OTF (Out The Front) automatic
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Everyday carryHigh performance useReliable and smooth operationTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Exceptional smooth automatic actionReliable and high performanceExcellent grip and build qualityMultiple finish options including DLC and stonewashed
Common complaints
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
Higher price point compared to some alternatives

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