Microtech Socom or Protech Manual?

[MTHall720]

Trying to decide between the Protech TR3 Manual folder or the MT Socom Elite. Anyone have both? If so, which has a beefier blade and larger size scales/handle?

Thanks.

 

[JohnnyO]

Both great knives, but when it comes to a more robust knife I have to say Socom Elite all the way.

 

[pialia]

TR-3 Manual

Specifications:
Overall Length: 8"
Blade Length: 3.5"
Blade Thickness: .125"
Blade Material: 154-CM
Handle Material: Titanium
Closed Length: 4.6"
Weight: 4.6 oz.

Socom Elite

Specifications:
Overall Length: 9.25"
Blade Length: 3.84"
Blade Thickness: .17"
Blade Material: S35VN
Handle Material: T6
Closed Length: 5.41"
Weight: 4.5 oz.

You be the judge

I've held the TR-3 auto, loved the ergos, would have definitely kept it if I was holding the manual. I do have a Socom on its way to me, though, and I probably would still have it on the way even if I kept the TR-3. I like them both a lot for different reasons.