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Microtech LUDT Tanto vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Mini Malice 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 47% 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 47% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$609Most expensive
Weight
98 g (3.46 oz)Heaviest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
Damasteel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Black anodized
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth applications
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Non-automatic knife users
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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-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button 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
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