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Microtech HALO V vs Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$600Most expensive
US$360Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
232 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Single action
Button Lock
Opening method
Push button
Automatic, out-the-side
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
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