Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III vs Microtech Tachyon II
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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$295Most expensive
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Button Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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