Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III vs Microtech MSI G10
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT S/E 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 S/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 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$328Most expensive
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Stonewash, Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Button Lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Thumb hole, cutout for reverse flick or thumb roll
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTacticalWater Resistant UseHard Use
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty UseTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth Deployment With 24 Silica Carbide BearingsExcellent Edge Retention Due To Proprietary M390mk SteelDurable And Lightweight 6061 T6 Aluminum HandleSecure Tip Up Pocket ClipWater Resistant And Rugged Design Suitable For Hard Use
Durable And Heavy Duty DesignHighly Secure Ram Lok Locking SystemExcellent Edge Retention With M390mk SteelAmbidextrous With Reversible ClipVersatile Opening Methods
Common complaints
None Clearly Stated In Sources
Unknown
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