Microtech LUDT Apocalyptic Bronze M390 Tan Automatic Knife 135-13APTA

The L.U.D.T. (Large Underwater Demolition Team) out-the-side automatic knife model from Microtech has been a favorite among Spec Ops and first responders for nearly 20 years. This version features an Apocalyptic Bronzed drop point, Bohler M390 blade and a grooved tan aircraft grade aluminum handle.

Brand new, direct from Microtech Knives, USA.

Blade: The shape of the LUDT is all about utility offering just over three inches of cutting edge and a piercing pointy tip. It's great for everyday slicing, slashing and penetration cuts whenever called upon. A little over an inch of notching on the crowned spine creates a welcomed thumb ramp. Built from premium, Bohler M390 stainless steel with a subdued, blasted and tumbled Apocalyptic bronze finish. The blade comes razor sharp and deploys via a single push button actuator. Simply press the button on the front scale near the pivot to deploy the blade out the side of the handle. Press it in again and fold the blade back in to close. The action is smooth and fast.

Handle: Constructed of aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum creating lightweight dependability and tan hard anodized finished. It has a slight notched finger choil below the pivot along with machined grooves and notches abound to ensure a solid grip in any environment. The LUDT is fitted with Microtech's Apocalyptic bronze proprietary hardware and pocket clip. A small black lanyard is attached.

Each LUDT is individually serialized and dated on the front of the blade.

Bohler M390: A popular choice for high-end user grade knives thanks to its exceptional edge retention, M390 has a good corrosion resistance for minimal maintenance. Another great feature of this steel is the ability to resist burr formation during sharpening. Comparable steels are CTS-204P and Duratech 20CV.