Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech 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 39% 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 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade 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$286Cheapest
US$470Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
M390 stainless steel
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)
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Out the front blade lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Thumb slide (double action)
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
Everyday carryTactical 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
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
Common complaints
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
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