Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT Gen III vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$329Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
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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 size fitting comfortably in handSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismDurable M390MK steel blade with good edge retentionVersatile partially serrated or double-edged dagger bladesHigh-quality build and materialsIncludes functional glass breaker and reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
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