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Microtech Iconic vs Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual 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 Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 41% 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$650Most expensive
US$391Cheapest
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
233 mm (9.17 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.83 mm (0.19 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
M390
Handle material
Milled Black Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Cerakote Tan RAL-8000 / Stonewashed variants
Lock type
Button lock w/ safety
Unknown
Opening method
Side-opening automatic
Dual thumb studs for one-handed deployment
Clip type
Tip up Right carry
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
Tactical useUtility knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
Ergonomic handle shape that molds to the handLightweight and comfortable to carryHigh-quality blade steel (M390)Effective thumb studs for easy one-handed openingStrong tip-down pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
High retail priceLimited availability
Not specified in sources
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