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Microtech LUDT Tanto vs WE Knife Ziffius
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 28% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$422.4Most expensive
Weight
98 g (3.46 oz)Lightest
136.9 g (4.83 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
93.9 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
221.4 mm (8.72 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Black Stonewashed, Satin Flat (one variant) / Hand Rubbed Satin (another variant)
Lock type
Button Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Flipper, Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth Applications
Everyday Carry (EDC)
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
High Quality Fit And FinishExcellent Edge Retention And DurabilitySmooth And Versatile DeploymentSolid And Reliable 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
Higher Price PointLimited Availability Due To Limited Production
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