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Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Microtech SOCOM Delta
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade 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$337Cheapest
US$352Most expensive
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
153.1 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
223 mm (8.78 in)Shortest
Closed length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
5 mm (0.20 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
G10 (fluted black)
Aluminum or Titanium depending on variant
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Stonewashed or Satin depending on variant
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
RAM-LOK or Frame Lock depending on variant
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
EDCTactical useCollection
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative Ram-Lok crossbar lock for secure and smooth operation.High-quality Bohler M390MK blade steel.Ambidextrous thumb stud and reversible pocket clip allows left or right carry.Durable fluted black G10 or titanium handle with secure grip.Made in the USA with high craftsmanship.
High-quality M390 steel bladeReliable strong RAM-LOK or frame lockAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipPremium materials and finish options
Common complaints
Unknown
No specific complaints detailed in sources
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