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Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II 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 II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$360Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
232 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Button Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Automatic, out-the-side
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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