Comparison Console
Benchmade PSK vs Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$400Most expensive
US$391Cheapest
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
233 mm (9.17 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Aluminum
Finish
Cerakote coating
Cerakote Tan RAL-8000 / Stonewashed variants
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Unknown
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Dual thumb studs for one-handed deployment
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Tactical useUtility knife
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Ergonomic handle shape that molds to the handLightweight and comfortable to carryHigh-quality blade steel (M390)Effective thumb studs for easy one-handed openingStrong tip-down pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
Not specified in sources
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online