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Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner vs Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$745Most expensive
US$462Cheapest
Weight
331.7 g (11.70 oz)Heaviest
181.4 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
Overall length
228.86 mm (9.01 in)Longest
207.5 mm (8.17 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
5.31 mm (0.21 in)Thickest
3.99 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
A2 tool steel
M390 (may vary)
Handle material
Metal (knurled hollow steel)
Carbon Fiber, Black G10 (varies by model)
Finish
Non-reflective black finish
Black DLC, Stonewashed (varies by model)
Lock type
Unknown
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Skinning tasksCollectors
Tactical useSurvivalEveryday carryUtility Tasks
Not best for
Everyday folding knife use
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional build qualityIntegral constructionSolid grip handleClassic clip point blade design
Excellent fit and finishVery well balanced and ergonomicHigh quality materials and constructionComes with a quality Kydex sheath with belt clip
Common complaints
High priceHeavy compared to folding knivesSome wear and scuffs on used models
Variation in blade steel reportedFinger grooves may be sharp initially but soften with use
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