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Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo vs Spyderco SpydieChef
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo 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$325Most expensive
US$318Cheapest
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.05 mm (3.39 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
195.58 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
Closed length
109.73 mm (4.32 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
LC200N
Handle material
Titanium with Carbon Fiber scales
Titanium
Finish
Blade: Bead Blasted, Handle: Blasted Titanium
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Manual
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight robust performanceDiscerning knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight yet robust performancePrecision engineeringElegant titanium and carbon fiber handle designQuality craftsmanship
Excellent corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
Common complaints
Unknown
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening
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