The Microtech SOCOM line was the hot topic at this forum two years ago when I first joined. I remember nothing but raves about it.
All I remember is that this was (and still is) considered one of the creme-de la-creme production liner lock folders, and NO ONE had anything bad to say about it.
The Lightfoot LCC was also a big fave on these forums for a period in time.
As with most things, people go on to talk about new stuff and (someone correct me if I'm wrong) Microtech stopped production on it for a bit of time.
Yes, I'm heavily contemplating on getting the full-sized SOCOM Elite after two years of consideration. Unfortunately for me, with the bad exchange rate, the knife would cost me a lot of money. Therefore, I have some serious thinking to do.
It was between Microtech SOCOM, and the Emerson Commander but I think I would be happier with the SOCOM if the opinions of the forumites are any indication.