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Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto vs WE Knife Tighe Down

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length.

Longest

WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the longest option for closed length.

Shortest

WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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.

Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto — Blade length: 103 mm (4.06 in)Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto — Overall length: 232 mm (9.13 in)Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto — Closed length: 130 mm (5.12 in)Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto — Blade thickness: 5 mm (0.20 in)Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto — Weight: 133 g (4.69 oz)Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto — Retail price: US$360WE Knife Tighe Down — Blade length: 101.6 mm (4.00 in)WE Knife Tighe Down — Overall length: 231.9 mm (9.13 in)WE Knife Tighe Down — Closed length: 130.3 mm (5.13 in)WE Knife Tighe Down — Blade thickness: 4 mm (0.16 in)WE Knife Tighe Down — Weight: 170.3 g (6.01 oz)WE Knife Tighe Down — Retail price: US$560Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$360Cheapest
US$560Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
232 mm (9.13 in)Longest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
Böhler M390
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Stonewashed
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Button Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic, out-the-side
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
Smooth, fast opening actionHigh-quality blade steel and handle materialsSolid integral handle constructionErgonomic designEye-catching Timascus pivot collar
Common complaints
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
Unknown

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