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Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK vs Spyderco Chinook
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK 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.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the longest option for overall 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$352Most expensive
US$345Cheapest
Weight
153.04 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
158.76 g (5.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
224 mm (8.82 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum (Frag Pattern)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
RAM-LOK crossbar lock
Lockback
Opening method
Manual
Ambidextrous one-hand opening via trademark round hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip, right or left tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Hard useEveryday carrySerious collection
Everyday carryAll-purpose usePersonal defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent build qualityAmbidextrous operationSecure tip-up pocket clipStrong and reliable RAM-LOK lockGood ergonomics with frag-textured grip
Solid ambidextrous designStrong patented Power Lock mechanismGood ergonomics with secure gripSleek, lean design with a quality blade steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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