Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech S/E 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 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 Ultratech S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech LUDT S/E 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 S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E 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$327.47Most expensive
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Lock type
Button Lock
OTF automatic (double-action)
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTacticalWater Resistant UseHard Use
Everyday CarryTactical UseMilitary, Leo, First Responders
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 And Reliable DeploymentPremium Blade Steel With Excellent Edge Retention And Corrosion ResistanceErgonomic And Lightweight Aluminum HandleUSA Made Craftsmanship
Common complaints
None Clearly Stated In Sources
Some Users Report Initial Difficulty Applying Thumb Pressure To Trigger Opening Or Closing
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