Was all set to purchase a benchmade 710-d2 as an EDC. However Latley the Microtech Mini Socom (plain edge) 154cm has been catching my eye. I havent had the chance to actually carry the Microtech so I was hoping I could get some feedback, advice, opinions on the two knives. Thanks in advance.
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Haven't handled any recent production versions, but the older one I have is a nice knife. The 710 is a better cutter though, my mini-socom is rather thick at the edge.
In regards to the lock I've found microtech linerlocks consistent in that they tend to fail a light spine whack (about as much force as their own weight hitting a hard object from 1-2 feet) a few times before they lock up solid. There is no vertical bladeplay after this is done, and no perceptible wear on the locking surfaces.
For general utility I think the 710 is a superior knife in all respects, aside from the recurve being a bit more of a pain to sharpen than a non-recurved blade. The mini-socom is a really nice knife though, it was one of my favorite edc's and still was even after I got the 710, it's since been supplanted by a spyderco calypso 3 and mini-manix.
In regards to the lock I've found microtech linerlocks consistent in that they tend to fail a light spine whack (about as much force as their own weight hitting a hard object from 1-2 feet) a few times before they lock up solid. There is no vertical bladeplay after this is done, and no perceptible wear on the locking surfaces.
For general utility I think the 710 is a superior knife in all respects, aside from the recurve being a bit more of a pain to sharpen than a non-recurved blade. The mini-socom is a really nice knife though, it was one of my favorite edc's and still was even after I got the 710, it's since been supplanted by a spyderco calypso 3 and mini-manix.
My Microtech 2004 Mini SOCOM Elite Frame Lock I carry frequently. It's 3.4" blade is just the right size for me.
I think my BM 710 D2 might take a little harder use but I've not used either the 710 D2 or my Mt really hard. The larger 710 is fine if you need a nearly 4" blade.
I think my BM 710 D2 might take a little harder use but I've not used either the 710 D2 or my Mt really hard. The larger 710 is fine if you need a nearly 4" blade.
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I have only had experience with the 710 and it is an excelent knife that will serve you well if you choose to get it.
Thanks again. (almost started considering the Spyderco Military but stopped myself before I looked at it too much. Dont want to buy both of them right now