Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III vs Microtech UTX-70 T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 155% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 40% 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$286Most expensive
US$249Cheapest
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic or Stonewash (varies by model)
Lock type
Button Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTacticalWater Resistant UseHard Use
Everyday CarryHard Use Cutting TasksUsers Needing A Compact, Reliable Automatic Knife
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
Compact And Easily Fits In A Watch PocketSmooth And Reliable Double Action Otf MechanismHigh Quality M390mk Blade SteelLightweight And Durable Aluminum HandleInnovative Crud Kutter And Dual Fuel Drive Train Technologies Improve Dependability
Common complaints
None Clearly Stated In Sources
Not Explicitly Stated In The Sources
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