Kershaw Launch 6 vs Microtech LUDT
Put automatic knives head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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| Automatic Knives | Kershaw Launch 6 | Microtech LUDT |
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| Summary | ||
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| Rank | ||
| Steel | CPM154, DLC coating | |
| Handle | Anodized Aluminum | |
| Blade Length | 3.75 in. (9 cm) 3.75 3.50" 3.75" | 3.43" (87mm) 3.375" |
| Closed Length | 4.9 in (12.4 cm) | |
| Open length | 8.7 in (22 cm) | |
| Weight | 3.8 oz. (107.7 g) 2.40 oz. 3.80 oz. 4.08 oz. | 2.29oz (64.92g) 1.94 oz. 3.62 oz. 3.61 oz. |
| Assisted Open | No | |
| Automatic Knife | Yes | |
| Blade Color | Black | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Material | CPM-154 STEEL CPM 154 | Bohler M390 Unknown Premium Steel CTS 204P Elmax Stainless Steel CTS XHP |
| Handle Color | Black | |
| Handle Material | Aluminum | Grey Aluminum Merlot Red Aluminum Tan Aluminum OD Green Aluminum Black Aluminum Zombie Aluminum Purple Aluminum Gold Aluminum Red Aluminum Turquoise Aluminum Blue Aluminum Aluminum |
| Knife Type | Folding Automatic | Automatic |
| Knife Weight | 3.8 | |
| Pocket Clip Included | Yes | |
| Point | Drop Point | |
| Sheath Included | No | |
| Overall Length | 8.00" 8.70" 8.25" | 8.04" (204mm) 8.00" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.12" | 0.126" (3.18mm) 0.13" |
| Blade Style | Wharncliffe Drop Point Clip Point | Drop Point |
| Blade Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Finish | Black, Satin Black Stonewash | Stonewash Black Satin Bronze Bead Blast Bead Blast, Stonewash Bronze, Stonewash |
| Edge Type | Plain | Plain Serrated |
| Handle Length | 4.50" 4.95" 5.10" | 4.625" |
| Handle Thickness | 0.471" 0.47" 0.48" | 0.53" (13.46mm) 0.48" |
| Color | Black Gray Teal OD Green Blue | Blue Red Purple Black Tan Orange Green OD Green Gray Green, Red Gold |
| User | Right Hand, Left Hand | Right Hand |
| Pocket Clip | Tip-Up | Tip-Down Tip-Up |
| Opener | Push Button | Push Button |
| Lock Type | Button Lock | Button Lock |
| Model | Launch 13 Launch 6 Launch 5 | LUDT |
| Model Number | 7650 7800BLK 7800GRYBLK 7800TEALSW 78000LBLK 7800BLUBLK 7600 | 135-10APTQ 135-1BL 135-1RD 135-4PUR 135-13 135-2TA 135-1TA 135-4OR 135-10VI 135-4BL 135-1VL 135-2PU 135-2TQ 135-1PU 135-1TQ 135-2VI 135-5TA 135-11 135-10 135-5OD 135-4TA 135-4RD 135-4OD 135-11OD 135-8 135-11TA 135-10TA 135-13PU 135-2 135-13OD 135-1 135-1GY 135-10APGY 135-2OR 135-10AP 135-2OD 135-1OD 135-2T 135-1T 135-2BL 135-1OR 135-10BL 135-10RD 135-10OR 135-10OD 135-11OR 135-4 135-2RD 135-5 135-2 GY 135-10GY 135-13AP 135-10APTA 135-10Z 135-2Z 135-1Z 135-11PU 135-11APPU 135-10PU 135-1CG |
| Designer | Kershaw Originals Ernest Emerson | |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA |
| Best Use | Everyday Carry Tactical | Tactical Collection, Tactical |
| Product Type | Knife | Sheath Knife |
| Cutting Edge Length | 3.23" (82mm) | |
| Blade Finish | Stonewashed Black Bronze Apocalyptic Apocalyptic Stonewash Satin | |
| Edge Style | Plain Partially Serrated Partially Serated | |
| Manufacturer Ref. # | 135-10GY 135-1MR 135-13APTA 135-13APOD 135-13AP 135-11APTA 135-11APOD 135-2Z 135-1Z 135-10Z 135-11APPU 135-11PU 135-10MR 135-10AP 135-1CG 135-10APOD 135-11TA 135-10RD 135-10TQ 135-10BL 135-5TA 135-5OD 135-11RD | |
| Length | 3.375" | |
| Width | 2.375" | |
| Material | Kydex | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Kershaw Knives | Microtech |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $129.95 | $255.97 |
| Used Price | $90.97 | $179.18 |
| Sale Price | $116.96 | $230.37 |
Automatic Knives Descriptions
Kershaw Launch 6
This slim—and ever-so-slightly wicked-looking—knife features premium CPM154 blade steel. This powdered metallurgy steel offers more uniform distribution of carbides so it takes and holds an excellent edge. The Kershaw 7800 Launch 6 automatic opening pocket knife also provides good corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and toughness. Black DLC coating adds non-reflectivity and enhances performance.
Microtech LUDT
The Microtech LUDT is back and better than ever! Notable changes to the LUDT automatic knife can be seen throughout, but the most prominent difference is the revised blade profile, with a notched thumb ramp and smooth crowned spine. New-school Tri-Angle hardware and a slick recessed pivot assembly add a fine touch, along with the addition of a hole for lanyard attachment. Throwback style is seen in the milled grooves of the tapered 6061-T6 aluminum handle, which dates back to the early-2000 era MODels. The LUDT is what we deem "afFordable excellence." It combines Precision manufacturing, premium materials, and a timeless design.This MODel has a partially serrated, satin Elmax steel blade and black anodized handle with bead blast finished hardware.A little over 20 yeARS ago Anthony Marfione introduced the U.D.T. (Underwater Demolition Team), a compact automatic folder that was an instant hit among knife enthusiasts. The Large UDT, or LUDT, followed shortly thereafter and has been around intermittently ever since.