Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT Gen III vs Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$286Most expensive
US$274Cheapest
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Stonewash
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
RAM-LOK bar lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Everyday CarryTactical UseField Utility
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Compact and pocket-friendly tactical designSuperior edge retention and resistance to chipping from M390MK steelSmooth ambidextrous thumb stud deploymentStrong and reliable RAM-LOK locking systemLightweight and durable aluminum handle with low pocket dragReversible titanium clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
Unknown
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