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Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% 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 41% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% 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$609Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
232 mm (9.13 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
Damasteel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Black anodized
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic, out-the-side
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button lock mechanism
Common complaints
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
Unknown
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