Comparison Console
Microtech Select Fire vs Microtech Socom Bravo Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Socom Bravo Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Socom Bravo Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Socom Bravo Mini stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Socom Bravo Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Socom Bravo Mini stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 105% 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$300Most expensive
US$275Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)
Unknown
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
111.32 mm (4.38 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
M390
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Titanium and Carbon Fiber
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Bead blast partial serrated blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Framelock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Manual
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useCompact folding knife
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
High quality buildCompact and durablePremium blade steel (M390)Titanium and carbon fiber handleReliable framelock mechanism
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Unknown
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