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Microtech SOCOM Delta 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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$352Most expensive
US$289Cheapest
Weight
153.1 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
223 mm (8.78 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
Aluminum or Titanium depending on variant
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or Satin depending on variant
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
RAM-LOK or Frame Lock depending on variant
Unknown
Opening method
Manual thumb studs
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Reversible tip-up carry
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useCollection
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Common praise
High-quality M390 steel bladeReliable strong RAM-LOK or frame lockAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipPremium materials and finish options
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
No specific complaints detailed in sources
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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