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Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for blade 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$360Cheapest
US$395Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
232 mm (9.13 in)Longest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Button Lock
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Automatic, out-the-side
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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