Received my bravo a few days ago. Fantastic. Went with Tanto with 1/2 serrations super sharp. Probably the smoothest manual knife I have in my collection
I have a SOCOM Bravo acting to ship from KnifeCenter. It's the clip point combo-edge partially serrated model. I have a fair number of knives - some bigger, some smaller. This one I'm particularly keen on having it in hand. Not a fan of all Rike Knives but I appreciate the workmanship. The Rike M2 is one of my grail knives. Sigh... too bad they're discontinued.
@@3minuteknives I think they were going for the really fine line milling but it's shit for edc in my opinion. I love the new ram lock stitch and it's been my EDC.
Only complaint I had on mine was the edge. You said in the video that the edge is done in house by them and I don't think that's the case. Probably the laser etching on the blades but if they did the edge in house it would cost much more. But it was fixed with about 20mins of stropping. Slices like a laser. Tanto edge may be sharper than the main cutting edge, now. Cool. Awesome review! 🤙⚔
Thanks for watching. Yeah, Not positive on whether they do it in house or if Rike Knives makes everything and then Microtech just assembles. Or maybe Rike does everything including assembly. Who knows, it's tough to get a straight answer nowadays. I've had a few other Microtechs with similar edges though. But, it's a great knife regardless.
@@3minuteknives From what I've seen it's not quite a Microtech edge bit it's pretty damn close. Always comes down to cost. I'm sure they did the laser etching but if they ground the blades in house it would've gone from $325 to maybe $4, 450. And people complain about it. Still to this day paying over $500 for it. Glad I joined the party before it got too expensive Edit: According to Microtech, they claim each one is assembled and the blade is sharpened in house. That may be the case as these are VERY hard to find now, as well. Had mine for almost a month. It's awesome
@@msharmall7298 Still have it. No complaints. Action smooth like butter. Worked on the edge a bit, sharpest part is probably the tip. Almost needle sharp
Thanks for your review, agree with pretty much everything you pointed out. For fit and finish, precision machining this is on par with Reate, shiro and CRK imo and better than rhk. I especially love the hardware. Some of the best quality SS hardware and they will out live any Ti hardware for maintenance down the road.
Thanks for watching. Everything you said is true. One of the best Microtechs available IMO. Maybe that's because they partnered with Rike. Hmmmmm. Lol. I've owned and handled literally thousands of knives and Rike makes some of the best. Also, of you haven't tried Maxace knives yet, give them a shot. They've really up'd their game lately.
Hey, thanks for watching. I haven't had that experience. To me the clip is pretty solid. It is Titanium so it will get scratched , but it's pretty thick so I don't see it having an issue with bending. But then again, any knife you use on a regular basis so get beat up.
@nomadjedimaster7690 if you're using it, then yes. The good thing about Titanium is that you can sand it with a high grit sandpaper and get rid of all the scratches. 😁
@@3minuteknives Oh “clip point “. I miss read that. Wishful thinking , thinking maybe someone has found an after market pocket clip . I have a drop point and a tanto in DLC carbon fiber versions.
Solid content. I’m going back and forth btwn the Bravo and the Elite. Given that both are quite similar in price now, I’m leaning more towards the Bravo given the material, finishing and aesthetics. Do you still have it? If so, have you unearthed any new positives/negatives of the knife since posting this video? Thanks!
Hey there, thanks for watching. I do still have it and carry it on a regular basis. For me, the Bravo is a much better knife. I've had a few Socom Elites and moved them all along pretty quick. The materials, the look, the action, the ergonomics in hand all make the Bravo a better fit for me. The Elite is a classic and is a good design., but the tip down carry, no lanyard hole, aluminum handles, a few minor hot spots make the price point a little too much for me to be comfortable with.
@@3minuteknives Thanks for the quick response. One thing I did want to ask about was the degree of detent. In some reviews it’s been said that the detent is quite weak, to the point where it would be entirely possible to have knife open simply by lightly shaking it in the hand, blade down, and it will open. Others have said that although lite, it quite to the degree that some have said. And I know if the detent is super weak simply tightening the pivot won’t fix it, or so I’ve read. Thanks again!
@The Mad Hatter I've had 3 different Bravos and yes the detent is a little lite, but not so much that the blade falls out with a light shake. The detent strength has to do with the lockbar tension and the size of the detent ball not the pivot. I haven't had an issue at all with the Bravo.
@@3minuteknives Thanks for the mechanical info on the lock bar & pivot (I’m new to the knife game. Guns and watches currently, but this Bravo caught my eye and has had me going down all kinds of rabbit holes regarding knives lol). That’s great! Just what I wanted to read! I think that just paged me over the edge - drop point partially serrated Bravo is in my near future lol Ps. Spartan Pallas is also on my list. Not sure if you’ve any experience with it, but as being a little under the radar, it’s quite a piece too and a little $$ as well
@The Mad Hatter The Pallas is a great knife. I've handled few just haven't owned one. I wish it was about 80-100 bucks cheaper considering the materials used, but if you have the spare money it's a good button lock. My favorite button locks are the Maxace Babylon and the ADV pitboss.
Well, that's the whole point. The reality is that a good majority of the people that buy these more expensive knives like to fidget with them. I open and close alot in my vids because that's what the people want. Thanks for watching and the comment. 👍
@@3minuteknives No offense.....maybe children and young adults want fidgeting! The Knife community wants to see the knife in focus, Hear opinions on quality/finish, See lockup, And other details on the piece that will help to determine purchase! Cut something too. Watch Jim Skeletons video and get tips on a good review. Just trying to give constructive feedback. Good luck with your channel
@@wrjames38 I appreciate the feedback. I have to disagree in part though. The majority of my vids are 3 minutes or less because I want to give a quick concise overvuew of the knife, which includes the action(opening&closing) I don't cut shit, because it's a knife, they all cut. I don't do unboxings because they're ridiculous. Most of the reviewers out there, including Jim Skelton, go on and on about the same thing forever. They get the majority of their knives knives for free and skew their reviews to the positive wether they believe it or not I've purchased nearly every knife I've ever reviewed with my own money that I work hard for. My reviews are unbiased in that if there is something wrong with the knife, I say it. And your wrong about the opening & closing. I've been into the knife game for 20+ years, have bought, sold and traded tens of thousands of dollars in knives and the overwhelming consensus nowadays is for a knife to have good action. Now, it doesn't mean that it's not a good knife if it doesn't drop shut, but having a good knife that also drops shut is a plus for most. Once again, thanks for watching and I hope you find some valuable info in my reviews .
@@3minuteknives I completely agree about the length of videos and unboxings are worthless! Waiting 2-3 minutes while they show a UPS or USPS box on screen is stupid! The video of the Socom Bravo (from Skeleton) was long and he went on too long about the negative response in the community! My point being, He does open and close the knife to show action, But the star is the knife on screen in full view for viewers to see. Not continuously opened/closed distracting! I only commented because you speak well without word fillers(ahs, Ums , And like) like most others channels. Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Yep, I wouldn't buy one at that price. 325 plus tax and shipping isn't bad for what you get. The secondary market will adjust down after awhile. Thanks for watching
This is the first actual review I’ve seen of this knife. Great review. Knife is a beast. It has been my sole EDC for a month now.
The new minis are awesome too ! in hand it feel like a 940 but way slicier. I got both the DP and Tanto
I was lucky enough to get the tanto blade and droppoint I love them both
Received my bravo a few days ago. Fantastic. Went with Tanto with 1/2 serrations super sharp. Probably the smoothest manual knife I have in my collection
It's definitely well done. Rike Knife has alot of great choices on their own as well. Microtechs decision to team up with them was a good choice.
Agree on the pocket clip. Other than that, love mine. Best action ever right out of the box.
It's a great one. I prefer the Bravo over the Socom Elite. It just feels better in hand and yes, the action is great. Thanks for watching.
I have a SOCOM Bravo acting to ship from KnifeCenter. It's the clip point combo-edge partially serrated model. I have a fair number of knives - some bigger, some smaller. This one I'm particularly keen on having it in hand. Not a fan of all Rike Knives but I appreciate the workmanship. The Rike M2 is one of my grail knives. Sigh... too bad they're discontinued.
The M2 is great. You can still find them on the secondary market from time to time. You'll like the Socom.
I feel like the edge of the knife handle can be knocked down a little.
Yes, definitely. That's a common problem that I've seen, especially with higher cost brands. It's like they give up on some of the small details.
@@3minuteknives I think they were going for the really fine line milling but it's shit for edc in my opinion. I love the new ram lock stitch and it's been my EDC.
@@imstuner I've tried the Ramlock Stitch and the MSI. They're just not for me. I was expecting more.
@@3minuteknives Yup It's going to be personal preference.
Only complaint I had on mine was the edge. You said in the video that the edge is done in house by them and I don't think that's the case. Probably the laser etching on the blades but if they did the edge in house it would cost much more. But it was fixed with about 20mins of stropping. Slices like a laser. Tanto edge may be sharper than the main cutting edge, now. Cool. Awesome review! 🤙⚔
Thanks for watching. Yeah, Not positive on whether they do it in house or if Rike Knives makes everything and then Microtech just assembles. Or maybe Rike does everything including assembly. Who knows, it's tough to get a straight answer nowadays. I've had a few other Microtechs with similar edges though. But, it's a great knife regardless.
@@3minuteknives From what I've seen it's not quite a Microtech edge bit it's pretty damn close. Always comes down to cost. I'm sure they did the laser etching but if they ground the blades in house it would've gone from $325 to maybe $4, 450. And people complain about it. Still to this day paying over $500 for it. Glad I joined the party before it got too expensive
Edit: According to Microtech, they claim each one is assembled and the blade is sharpened in house. That may be the case as these are VERY hard to find now, as well. Had mine for almost a month. It's awesome
@@michaelr7254 Good information. Thanks
@@michaelr7254 Had it for a month? Didn't keep it?
@@msharmall7298 Still have it. No complaints. Action smooth like butter. Worked on the edge a bit, sharpest part is probably the tip. Almost needle sharp
Thanks for your review, agree with pretty much everything you pointed out. For fit and finish, precision machining this is on par with Reate, shiro and CRK imo and better than rhk. I especially love the hardware. Some of the best quality SS hardware and they will out live any Ti hardware for maintenance down the road.
Also, the lock engagements is beautiful, the wear pattern on the lock face is spot on.
Thanks for watching. Everything you said is true. One of the best Microtechs available IMO. Maybe that's because they partnered with Rike. Hmmmmm. Lol. I've owned and handled literally thousands of knives and Rike makes some of the best. Also, of you haven't tried Maxace knives yet, give them a shot. They've really up'd their game lately.
@@3minuteknives I’ve been eyeing the sandstorm for a bit lol. Their size is on the bigger side, but I’ll definitely keep my eye on them
I have the tanto blade full serration on the one I just got.
Have experienced the clip getting beat up easily
Hey, thanks for watching. I haven't had that experience. To me the clip is pretty solid. It is Titanium so it will get scratched , but it's pretty thick so I don't see it having an issue with bending. But then again, any knife you use on a regular basis so get beat up.
Ok cool ,so all these scratches are normal,thanks 🍻
@nomadjedimaster7690 if you're using it, then yes. The good thing about Titanium is that you can sand it with a high grit sandpaper and get rid of all the scratches. 😁
Sweet !
I ordered the clip point last Friday. 7-22-22.
You'll love it. Thanks for watching.
What clip ?
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@@3minuteknives
Oh “clip point “. I miss read that.
Wishful thinking , thinking maybe someone has found an after market pocket clip .
I have a drop point and a tanto in DLC carbon fiber versions.
@zacamanny OK, yeah I don't know of any aftermarket clips for it.
Solid content. I’m going back and forth btwn the Bravo and the Elite. Given that both are quite similar in price now, I’m leaning more towards the Bravo given the material, finishing and aesthetics. Do you still have it? If so, have you unearthed any new positives/negatives of the knife since posting this video? Thanks!
Hey there, thanks for watching. I do still have it and carry it on a regular basis. For me, the Bravo is a much better knife. I've had a few Socom Elites and moved them all along pretty quick. The materials, the look, the action, the ergonomics in hand all make the Bravo a better fit for me. The Elite is a classic and is a good design., but the tip down carry, no lanyard hole, aluminum handles, a few minor hot spots make the price point a little too much for me to be comfortable with.
@@3minuteknives Thanks for the quick response. One thing I did want to ask about was the degree of detent. In some reviews it’s been said that the detent is quite weak, to the point where it would be entirely possible to have knife open simply by lightly shaking it in the hand, blade down, and it will open. Others have said that although lite, it quite to the degree that some have said. And I know if the detent is super weak simply tightening the pivot won’t fix it, or so I’ve read. Thanks again!
@The Mad Hatter I've had 3 different Bravos and yes the detent is a little lite, but not so much that the blade falls out with a light shake. The detent strength has to do with the lockbar tension and the size of the detent ball not the pivot. I haven't had an issue at all with the Bravo.
@@3minuteknives Thanks for the mechanical info on the lock bar & pivot (I’m new to the knife game. Guns and watches currently, but this Bravo caught my eye and has had me going down all kinds of rabbit holes regarding knives lol).
That’s great! Just what I wanted to read! I think that just paged me over the edge - drop point partially serrated Bravo is in my near future lol
Ps. Spartan Pallas is also on my list. Not sure if you’ve any experience with it, but as being a little under the radar, it’s quite a piece too and a little $$ as well
@The Mad Hatter The Pallas is a great knife. I've handled few just haven't owned one. I wish it was about 80-100 bucks cheaper considering the materials used, but if you have the spare money it's a good button lock. My favorite button locks are the Maxace Babylon and the ADV pitboss.
You have interesting info to give, But the continuous opening/closing is distracting!
Well, that's the whole point. The reality is that a good majority of the people that buy these more expensive knives like to fidget with them. I open and close alot in my vids because that's what the people want.
Thanks for watching and the comment. 👍
@@3minuteknives No offense.....maybe children and young adults want fidgeting! The Knife community wants to see the knife in focus, Hear opinions on quality/finish, See lockup, And other details on the piece that will help to determine purchase! Cut something too. Watch Jim Skeletons video and get tips on a good review. Just trying to give constructive feedback. Good luck with your channel
@@wrjames38 I appreciate the feedback. I have to disagree in part though. The majority of my vids are 3 minutes or less because I want to give a quick concise overvuew of the knife, which includes the action(opening&closing) I don't cut shit, because it's a knife, they all cut. I don't do unboxings because they're ridiculous. Most of the reviewers out there, including Jim Skelton, go on and on about the same thing forever. They get the majority of their knives knives for free and skew their reviews to the positive wether they believe it or not I've purchased nearly every knife I've ever reviewed with my own money that I work hard for. My reviews are unbiased in that if there is something wrong with the knife, I say it. And your wrong about the opening & closing. I've been into the knife game for 20+ years, have bought, sold and traded tens of thousands of dollars in knives and the overwhelming consensus nowadays is for a knife to have good action. Now, it doesn't mean that it's not a good knife if it doesn't drop shut, but having a good knife that also drops shut is a plus for most. Once again, thanks for watching and I hope you find some valuable info in my reviews .
@@3minuteknives I completely agree about the length of videos and unboxings are worthless! Waiting 2-3 minutes while they show a UPS or USPS box on screen is stupid!
The video of the Socom Bravo (from Skeleton) was long and he went on too long about the negative response in the community! My point being, He does open and close the knife to show action, But the star is the knife on screen in full view for viewers to see. Not continuously opened/closed distracting!
I only commented because you speak well without word fillers(ahs, Ums , And like) like most others channels. Enjoy the rest of your weekend
How bout the hotspot issuenear index finger grip ?
It didn't really bother me.
Some nice individuals have them on eBay now for almost double the price! No thanks, I will wait for mine!
Yep, I wouldn't buy one at that price. 325 plus tax and shipping isn't bad for what you get. The secondary market will adjust down after awhile.
Thanks for watching
My dumbass had one in my cart and hesitated and finally went to pay and it was sold out 🤬
Lesson learned.
I got one right away, but stupidly moved it along for something else. But, I just recently picked up another one and don't plan on letting it go.
@@3minuteknives in stock again! Got my order in! Cant wait to get it. I went with the standard non tanto non serrated with the blue pivot collar.
How is the lock strength? Worried about losing a finger? Lol.
It's perfect. As solid as they come.
@@3minuteknives Thank you sir. I am trying to decide between this and the Socom Elite. Tough choices.
@@bobbie4862 I've had both and I prefer the Bravo. It's just so smooth and solid.
@@3minuteknives Awesome. Thank you again.