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Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual 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$391Cheapest
US$434Most expensive
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
233 mm (9.17 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
125 mm (4.92 in)
Blade thickness
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Black textured G-10
Finish
Cerakote Tan RAL-8000 / Stonewashed variants
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Unknown
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Dual thumb studs for one-handed deployment
Automatic push button
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility knife
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
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
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Not specified in sources
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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