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Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo vs Spyderco Bodacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$325Most expensive
US$315Cheapest
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.05 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
91.5 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
195.58 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
109.73 mm (4.32 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium with Carbon Fiber scales
Blue G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Blade: Bead Blasted, Handle: Blasted Titanium
Satin finish (blade)
Lock type
Unknown
Compression Lock
Opening method
Manual
Round Hole
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip
Reversible broad-based pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight robust performanceDiscerning knife enthusiasts
EDCHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHiking
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight yet robust performancePrecision engineeringElegant titanium and carbon fiber handle designQuality craftsmanship
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM SPY27 blade steelRobust and reliable Compression Lock mechanismComfortable and secure blue G-10 handleFull-flat grind enables smooth slicingReversible broad-based pocket clip allows ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Compression Lock can be stiff initially requiring a break-in periodHigher price point
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