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Microtech Scarab II S/E vs Microtech SOCOM Delta
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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$554Most expensive
US$352Cheapest
Weight
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
153.1 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
223 mm (8.78 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum or Titanium depending on variant
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Stonewashed or Satin depending on variant
Lock type
Out The Front
RAM-LOK or Frame Lock depending on variant
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Manual thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
EDCTactical useCollection
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
High-quality M390 steel bladeReliable strong RAM-LOK or frame lockAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipPremium materials and finish options
Common complaints
Unknown
No specific complaints detailed in sources
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