Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III vs Microtech MSI S/E
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 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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 S/E 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$309Most 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)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Finish
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Lock type
Button Lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
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 constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
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