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Microtech Scarab II Gen III 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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$360Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Overall length
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
232 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Stonewashed
Lock type
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Button Lock
Opening method
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Automatic, out-the-side
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
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
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
Common complaints
No specific common complaints found in source texts
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
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