Comparison Console
Microtech Scarab II Gen III vs Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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$547Most expensive
US$462Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
181.4 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
Overall length
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
207.5 mm (8.17 in)Shortest
Closed length
146 mm (5.75 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.99 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
M390 (may vary)
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon Fiber, Black G10 (varies by model)
Finish
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Black DLC, Stonewashed (varies by model)
Lock type
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Fixed
Opening method
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Tactical useSurvivalEveryday carryUtility Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Excellent fit and finishVery well balanced and ergonomicHigh quality materials and constructionComes with a quality Kydex sheath with belt clip
Common complaints
No specific common complaints found in source texts
Variation in blade steel reportedFinger grooves may be sharp initially but soften with use
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