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Microtech LUDT Tanto vs WE Knife Cryonix
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 69% 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$325Cheapest
US$335Most expensive
Weight
98 g (3.46 oz)Lightest
100.5 g (3.55 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
51.6 mm (2.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
118.4 mm (4.66 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Stonewashed, Satin Flat
Lock type
Button Lock
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Tip-Up, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth Applications
EDC UseCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Non Automatic Knife Users
Heavy Duty Chopping
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
High Quality Bohler M390 Steel BladeSmooth Flipper Opening With Liner LockLightweight Titanium HandlePremium Build Quality And Finish
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
Short Blade Length Limits Broad EDC Use
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