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Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto vs Microtech Tachyon III
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, 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 III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall 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$360Most expensive
US$289Cheapest
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
141.75 g (5.00 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
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Button Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Automatic, out-the-side
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Common praise
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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