Microtech Socom Elite alternatives

pialia

pialia

Joined
Feb 11, 2012
Messages
494
Howdy

I'd just like to start out by saying that I don't, by any means, consider myself a collector at this point. Which means that all the sharp and pointy things I buy will be used, so I try to refrain from spending money on pure eye-candy, functional eye-candy would be golden!

So, I'm pretty sold on the Socom Elite, but I'd like to see alternatives to it before I take the plunge. So if you have any ~8-9" manual folder that you think is comparable and worth mentioning - please share!

Also, if you have any experience with the Socom Elite tanto version I'd appreciate to hear it :)

Thanks
 
Spyderco Paramilitary 2's or their Military model; a bit longer. Lots of super-steels available.
Sonny
 
Last edited:
Did you want something that has somewhat similar appearance or simply something else? About the same price range?
 
pialia said:
Howdy

I'd just like to start out by saying that I don't, by any means, consider myself a collector at this point. Which means that all the sharp and pointy things I buy will be used, so I try to refrain from spending money on pure eye-candy, functional eye-candy would be golden!

So, I'm pretty sold on the Socom Elite, but I'd like to see alternatives to it before I take the plunge. So if you have any ~8-9" manual folder that you think is comparable and worth mentioning - please share!

Also, if you have any experience with the Socom Elite tanto version I'd appreciate to hear it :)

Thanks
Click to expand...

The closest overall would be:
Spyderco Military
Benchmade 806 and 805 (maybe the 710)
Emerson Gentleman Jim
 
Sonnydaze said:
Spyderco Paramilitary 2's or their Military model; a big longer. Lots of super-steels available.
Sonny
Click to expand...

I prefer Spyderco's leaf shaped blades much more, never really liked the (Para)military. Thanks for the tip, tho.

MTHall720 said:
Did you want something that has somewhat similar appearance or simply something else? About the same price range?
Click to expand...

Similar apperance, somewhat "tactical" in look I suppose. Price range anything from $100-300, but I wouldn't want to sacrifice edge retention for a lower price. A lot of people complain about Microtech's S35-VN sharpening difficulties, but I don't really thrash my knives so I don't think it would bother me. Once sharpened it would probably last quite a long time.

RevDevil said:
The closest overall would be:
Spyderco Military
Benchmade 806 and 805 (maybe the 710)
Emerson Gentleman Jim
Click to expand...

Never really been one for Benchmades, the Emerson is kind of interesting. Thanks.
 
Just glanced at the Umnumzaan and XM-18 and I'm having a hard time stopping. What do these knives run without any fancy schmancy add-ons? I read something about the XM-18 being sold cheaper to first responders, please shed some light on this.

Thanks
 
Sebenza / umnumzaan


In fact, save some time and grab up both, one leads to the other. It is known.
 
I picked up a Socom Elite years ago. Beautiful knife. Then a Sebenza fell into my pocket and the Socom Elite went back in the box. Since then the Spydie Military has taken its place as a big knife for daily carry.

So many knives, can't carry all the good ones ...
 
pialia said:
Grrrr. It would require the saving of money, not time!

Are they available in valyrian steel? :D
Click to expand...

As I recall they do have some Damascus blades, Specifically Devin Thomas Raindrop. Though I don't think there is enough to forge two more blades, or enough to fight off those zombie things from across the wall :p

there's also the Spyderco Vallatton (spelling?) And a second vote on the 710
 
Just so you know, neither the para 2 or Military can match the Socom in cutting performance. If you're looking for a cutter, not much else can hang with it.
 
CrimsonTideShooter said:
Just so you know, neither the para 2 or Military can match the Socom in cutting performance. If you're looking for a cutter, not much else can hang with it.
Click to expand...

I have been sorely impressed by the cutting test reviews I've seen on the Socom, so I kinda figured it was hard to match.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top