Comparison Console
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% 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 S/E 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 S/E 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$554Most expensive
US$462Cheapest
Weight
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
181.4 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
207.5 mm (8.17 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.99 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390 (may vary)
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon Fiber, Black G10 (varies by model)
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Black DLC, Stonewashed (varies by model)
Lock type
Out The Front
Fixed
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Tactical useSurvivalEveryday carryUtility Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Excellent fit and finishVery well balanced and ergonomicHigh quality materials and constructionComes with a quality Kydex sheath with belt clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Variation in blade steel reportedFinger grooves may be sharp initially but soften with use
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