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Benchmade Mini Loco vs Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$355Cheapest
US$360Most expensive
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
232 mm (9.13 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Automatic, out-the-side
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Solid and robust build qualityPremium materials such as CPM-S30V steel and G10 handleEasy and ambidextrous one-handed opening via thumb holeReliable AXIS locking mechanismComfortable and secure grip with milled G-10 scalesReversible deep carry clip for convenient pocket carry
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
Common complaints
Unknown
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
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