Comparison Console
CRKT Hi Jinx vs Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$500Most expensive
US$462Cheapest
Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)Lightest
181.4 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
207.5 mm (8.17 in)Longest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.99 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
M390 (may vary)
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Carbon Fiber, Black G10 (varies by model)
Finish
Satin
Black DLC, Stonewashed (varies by model)
Lock type
Frame Lock
Fixed
Opening method
Flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman folder
Tactical useSurvivalEveryday carryUtility Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipEffortless one-hand openingPremium materialsSleek ergonomic design
Excellent fit and finishVery well balanced and ergonomicHigh quality materials and constructionComes with a quality Kydex sheath with belt clip
Common complaints
Limited availability due to small production runHigh retail price
Variation in blade steel reportedFinger grooves may be sharp initially but soften with use
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online