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Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$395Most expensive
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Button Lock
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
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
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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