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Microtech LUDT Gen III vs Spyderco Southard
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$289.95Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)
88 mm (3.46 in)
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
202 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.9 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
CTS-204P
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
G10, Titanium
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Stonewashed, satin finish (depending on variant)
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Frame lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Stainless steel, tip-up, right side carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
Everyday carryEDCHigh-performance folding knife 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
Excellent ergonomicsAdvanced materials and constructionSolid locking mechanismAmbidextrous one-hand opening
Common complaints
Price point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
Flipper opening can be stiff and cause finger discomfort without break-inLockup may feel less than ideal to some users (~60-70%)
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