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Microtech Select Fire vs Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$300Cheapest
US$462Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
181.4 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
207.5 mm (8.17 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.99 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
M390 (may vary)
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Carbon Fiber, Black G10 (varies by model)
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Black DLC, Stonewashed (varies by model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Fixed
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Tactical useSurvivalEveryday carryUtility Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Excellent fit and finishVery well balanced and ergonomicHigh quality materials and constructionComes with a quality Kydex sheath with belt clip
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Variation in blade steel reportedFinger grooves may be sharp initially but soften with use
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