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Microtech LUDT Gen III vs Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$391Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Lightest
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
233 mm (9.17 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
M390
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Aluminum
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Cerakote Tan RAL-8000 / Stonewashed variants
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Dual thumb studs for one-handed deployment
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Tactical useUtility knife
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
Ergonomic handle shape that molds to the handLightweight and comfortable to carryHigh-quality blade steel (M390)Effective thumb studs for easy one-handed openingStrong tip-down pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
Not specified in sources
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