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Microtech Select Fire vs Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$352Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
153.04 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
224 mm (8.82 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
6061-T6 Aluminum (Frag Pattern)
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
RAM-LOK crossbar lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Manual
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Hard useEveryday carrySerious collection
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Excellent build qualityAmbidextrous operationSecure tip-up pocket clipStrong and reliable RAM-LOK lockGood ergonomics with frag-textured grip
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
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