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Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual vs Spyderco Chinook
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chinook stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$345Cheapest
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
158.76 g (5.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
233 mm (9.17 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote Tan RAL-8000 / Stonewashed variants
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Lockback
Opening method
Dual thumb studs for one-handed deployment
Ambidextrous one-hand opening via trademark round hole
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip, right or left tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useUtility knife
Everyday carryAll-purpose usePersonal defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Solid ambidextrous designStrong patented Power Lock mechanismGood ergonomics with secure gripSleek, lean design with a quality blade steel
Common complaints
Not specified in sources
Unknown
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