Comparison Console
Kershaw Lucha vs Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 113% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$164.95Cheapest
US$352Most expensive
Weight
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Heaviest
153.04 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Overall length
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
224 mm (8.82 in)Shortest
Closed length
143.51 mm (5.65 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Stainless steel
6061-T6 Aluminum (Frag Pattern)
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Latch lock
RAM-LOK crossbar lock
Opening method
Manual
Manual
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDCWorkTactical use
Hard useEveryday carrySerious collection
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
Excellent build qualityAmbidextrous operationSecure tip-up pocket clipStrong and reliable RAM-LOK lockGood ergonomics with frag-textured grip
Common complaints
Not shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
Unknown
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