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Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto vs WE Knife Sine Wave
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 SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% 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.
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$375Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
232 mm (9.13 in)Longest
225 mm (8.86 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
M390
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed / Gray Hand Rubbed - Satin Titanium
Lock type
Button Lock
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic, out-the-side
Flipper tap
Clip type
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
Every Day Carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
High-quality materials and buildSmooth flipper opening on bearingsEffective nested liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
Unknown
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