Microtech mini Socom Elite manual

B

bls

Joined
Jun 24, 2004
Messages
128
Any of you guys own or have handled this knife? What do you think of it in terms of ergos and usability?

Also, does anyone know what they use for their black / green / camo blade coatings on the mini Socoms? Is it teflon or something better?

Thanks,
bls
 
I have several of these in the auto version. They are good users and cut well. The coatings will not hold up well and will begin to rub off after use. I have a tan camo auto and the finish on the handle has rubbed off after considerable use.
Hope this helps.
Rick
 
Thanks, Rick. What about regarding ease / speed of deployment?

I wonder why these aren't more popular, considering the handy size and light weight?

Regards,
bls
 
Alotta people love the auto version, but the M/A is less popular, eclisped by Spydercos and BMs
 
I collect auto's and can carry one legally so I don't own a manual one. The auto version is one of my favorite EDC's. I do not care for coated blades on any knife as no one has made a finish that won't mar with use. I prefer the satin finish on a user. The MT stonewash is also a good user finish.
I believe most think of an auto knife when you talk about Microtech so they don't pay enough attention to the manual versions. They are well made knives. Give one a try, I doubt that you will be disapointed.
 
i got my wife a mini SOCOM elite manual, the one w/the frame lock, its an excellent knife, well made, great lock up, doesnt get any better imho, she likes it also.
 
I heard that the Mini-SOCOM Elites are much smaller than they appear to be on pictures. Is that true?
My hands are a little larger than average - could you still recommend this knife to me?

I'm interested in one of the m/a desert camo models.
 
Quiet storm, the original Mini was rather small, like a small sebbie. But the newer frame lock is lock larger pretty close to the large sebbie. Unfortunately I don't have any comparison pics. but Dexter Ewing is a big SOCOM fan and if you contact him I am sure he has pics.
 
Thanks for the info, guys. Sounds like a good value user knife.

Regards,
bls
 
the socom elite mini is a pretty good sized knife, larger than the old mini socoms, i dont think they ever made any other socom elite mini's, all socom IIRC, the elite makes it, the regular size socom elite is a good one too, micro bar lock, etc.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top