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Microtech SOCOM Delta vs Microtech Stitch Auto
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the longest option for overall 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$352Cheapest
US$460Most expensive
Weight
153.1 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
93.66 mm (3.69 in)Shortest
Overall length
223 mm (8.78 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390 / Bohler M390
Handle material
Aluminum or Titanium depending on variant
Aluminum / 6061-T6 Aluminum / Aluminum Cerakote (varies by model)
Finish
Stonewashed or Satin depending on variant
Stonewashed / Two-tone / Pink Cerakote / Bronzed Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
RAM-LOK or Frame Lock depending on variant
Button lock
Opening method
Manual thumb studs
Push button automatic
Clip type
Reversible tip-up carry
Tip-up pocket clip, right-hand
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useCollection
Everyday carryCollectingTactical useHeavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Legal restricted areas for automatic knives
Common praise
High-quality M390 steel bladeReliable strong RAM-LOK or frame lockAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipPremium materials and finish options
Smooth, snappy automatic actionRobust and durable build qualityPremium materials like M390 steel and aluminum handlesAttractive finishes and unique handle colorsComfortable ergonomic design with thumb ramp and choilReliable pocket clip and carry options
Common complaints
No specific complaints detailed in sources
May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanismRelatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
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