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Microtech LUDT Tanto vs Spyderco Bodacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$325Most expensive
US$315Cheapest
Weight
98 g (3.46 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
91.5 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
Blue G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Satin finish (blade)
Lock type
Button Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Reversible broad-based pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth applications
EDCHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHiking
Not best for
Non-automatic knife users
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and reliable automatic deploymentSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelLightweight yet strong aluminum handle with ergonomic designSmooth and fast action with silica carbide bearing systemQuality craftsmanship and modern upgrades
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM SPY27 blade steelRobust and reliable Compression Lock mechanismComfortable and secure blue G-10 handleFull-flat grind enables smooth slicingReversible broad-based pocket clip allows ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
Limited to right-hand carry with tip-up clipPush-button automatic may be restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictionsSome users prefer non-automatic or manual knives for safety or legal reasons
Compression Lock can be stiff initially requiring a break-in periodHigher price point
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