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Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual vs Microtech Stitch Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$391Cheapest
US$460Most expensive
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
93.66 mm (3.69 in)Shortest
Overall length
233 mm (9.17 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.83 mm (0.19 in)
4.83 mm (0.19 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
M390 / Bohler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum / 6061-T6 Aluminum / Aluminum Cerakote (varies by model)
Finish
Cerakote Tan RAL-8000 / Stonewashed variants
Stonewashed / Two-tone / Pink Cerakote / Bronzed Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Unknown
Button lock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs for one-handed deployment
Push button automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip, right-hand
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility knife
Everyday carryCollectingTactical useHeavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Legal restricted areas for automatic knives
Common praise
Ergonomic handle shape that molds to the handLightweight and comfortable to carryHigh-quality blade steel (M390)Effective thumb studs for easy one-handed openingStrong tip-down pocket clip for secure carry
Smooth, snappy automatic actionRobust and durable build qualityPremium materials like M390 steel and aluminum handlesAttractive finishes and unique handle colorsComfortable ergonomic design with thumb ramp and choilReliable pocket clip and carry options
Common complaints
Not specified in sources
May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanismRelatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
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