Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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 Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$437Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
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
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
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
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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