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Microtech LUDT Gen III vs WE Knife Tayra
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 59% 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$315Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
97.2 g (3.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
55.5 mm (2.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
174.6 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
119.1 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Bohler M390
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats (variant WE24069-1); Plain Stonewash (variant WE24069-2); Hand Rubbed Satin (variant WE24069-3)
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Flipper with Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-Up, Left/Right reversible titanium clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Mission Critical Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility WorkCollectorsEnthusiasts
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
Exceptional Build QualitySmooth And Fast DeploymentHigh Performance M390 Blade SteelErgonomic Titanium Handle With Integrated Finger RingLightweight And Compact For Carry
Common complaints
Price Point Is Relatively HighRight Handed Tip Up Pocket Clip OnlyMay Be Too Specialized For Casual Users
Price May Be High For Some UsersVariant Availability Varies
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