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Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III vs WE Knife Vision R
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, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Vision R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% 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.
WE Knife Vision R 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$286Most expensive
US$275Cheapest
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
103 g (3.63 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
89.9 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
201.9 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM-20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Silver bead blasted blade, tiger stripe flamed titanium handle
Lock type
Button Lock
Superlock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Manual thumb hole with caged ceramic ball bearings
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Tip-up, ambidextrous titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Everyday carryTactical cutting tasksGeneral cutting tasks
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
Premium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceInnovative Superlock lock mechanismSmooth deployment with thumb hole and caged ceramic ball bearingsLightweight and attractive tiger stripe flamed titanium handleFully ambidextrous design suitable for left and right hand use
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
Price is approaching more expensive premium knives like the SebenzaSome users find the pocket clip divisive
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