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Microtech LUDT Tanto vs Spyderco Karahawk
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Karahawk stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Karahawk 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Karahawk stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Karahawk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Karahawk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 45% 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
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
G10 with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Black titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating / DLC coating
Lock type
Button Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Emerson Opener (Emerson Wave Opener)
Clip type
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth applications
Tactical and self-defense carryMartial artistsLaw enforcementEDC users valuing speed, control, and reliability
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
Reliable deploymentComfortable to holdStrong lock mechanism
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
Relatively high price
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