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Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual vs Microtech Tachyon III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$391Most expensive
US$289Cheapest
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
233 mm (9.17 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Cerakote Tan RAL-8000 / Stonewashed variants
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Unknown
Unknown
Opening method
Dual thumb studs for one-handed deployment
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility knife
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer 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
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
Not specified in sources
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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