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Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III vs WE Knife Ignio
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 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ignio stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight.
WE Knife Ignio stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
WE Knife Ignio stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ignio stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$289Most expensive
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83.9 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
111.8 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM 20CV Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Stonewashed (blade)
Lock type
Button Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Flipper & Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
EDC
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
High quality CPM 20CV steel bladePrecise frame lock mechanismQuality titanium handleErgonomic blade design with compound grind
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
Unknown
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