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Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini vs Microtech Tachyon III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 22% 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$462Most expensive
US$289Cheapest
Weight
181.4 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
207.5 mm (8.17 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.99 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (may vary)
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, Black G10 (varies by model)
Aluminum
Finish
Black DLC, Stonewashed (varies by model)
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Fixed
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseSurvivalEveryday CarryUtility Tasks
Flipping EnthusiastsCollectorsEDC Users Wanting A Premium Butterfly Knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users Who Prefer Fixed BladesUsers Who Prefer Automatic Knives
Common praise
Excellent Fit And FinishVery Well Balanced And ErgonomicHigh Quality Materials And ConstructionComes With A Quality Kydex Sheath With Belt Clip
Excellent Flipping Action Due To Ball Bearing PivotsSolid Build Quality With Refined LookPremium Blade SteelsDurable Aluminum Handles
Common complaints
Variation In Blade Steel ReportedFinger Grooves May Be Sharp Initially But Soften With Use
Heavier Than Some Other Butterfly Knives (approx 142g)May Be Priced Higher Than Entry Level Balisongs
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