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Microtech DOC vs Microtech SOCOM Delta
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta 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$350Cheapest
US$352Most expensive
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
153.1 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
223 mm (8.78 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Aluminum or Titanium depending on variant
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Stonewashed or Satin depending on variant
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
RAM-LOK or Frame Lock depending on variant
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Manual thumb studs
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Reversible tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
EDCTactical useCollection
Not best for
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative assisted flipper designSolid build qualityStrong S30V blade steel with good edge retentionExcellent grip with traction insertsWell centered bladeRazor sharp out of box
High-quality M390 steel bladeReliable strong RAM-LOK or frame lockAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipPremium materials and finish options
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
No specific complaints detailed in sources
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