I bought 3 Microtech’s in 2 weeks because of these test videos. An Ultratech and 2 Socom Elites. Microtech definitely chose the right guy to represent the brand.
I have an ultratech in elmax I love it my best OTF I own cause of the price always wanted the elite so it hurts to see one being destroyed instead of given to me or at least trading it to me 😢.
@@experienceprecision5406 My Microtech OTF's yes -- my Socom's No. But I do tend to beat up the Socom Elite's more than my OTF's. Great knives I still use them almost daily.
This guy does more harm to the company than benefit. Lol and to think they actually sponsor him. I wanted to get an Ultratech until I saw his tests and saw how unreliable the things really are. Benchmade for me 👍🏻
gangsta19x You’ve gotta realize these are EXTREME torture tests. I guarantee you same results if you watch the same with Benchmade. Both are great brands and make quality knives. As owner of both Microtech and Benchmade I respect both and the quality of both are more than superb.
@@HeyGeesh I have both microtech and benchmade knives also. Actually around 20 benchmade knives and about 5 microtech knives. I promise you both are excellent knife companies but I also promise you that a benchmade will break before a microtech if you are comparing apples to apples. Trust me.
I never understood why people are against serrated edges, either. I own a couple fully serrated knives & some partially serrated ones, & I absolutely love them. If you touch up the serrations occasionally, even with hard use they'll last a lifetime. After owning about 15 Microtechs, I just ordered my first non-OTF MT about 30 mins ago: a Socom Elite manual tanto combo edge. I'm incredibly excited to test it out. I use my knives mostly for EDC tasks, but it's great to know that I can do much more with it should I choose to. 😃
My first Microtech was a manual Socom close to 20 years ago. Ended up selling it. Recently picked up a Socom elite auto. Such a great design and not suprising that it has endured 25 years.
As painful as that is to watch I'm so glad you're doing this. I've been wanting a micro tech for a while but couldn't bring myself to spend the extra money. But I will be now. So thank you for torturing these. Very good and fair testing. Good stuff as always my friend
Love the video! I just bought a service knife (UMS fully serrated Ultratech) from Microtech and am super excited to receive it for duty action! Your videos just reinforce my decision to purchase one. The problem is, now I want a SOCOM 😩. Keep up the great work buddy!
Just bought a socom elite serrated drop point. $286 out the door. Fantastic knife. Ive spent 2x that in the past 10 years on junk $20-60 knives that break easily .
Good test, thank you. I’ve changed my EDC blade, get-home pack blade, and bug-out pack blade to Microtech knives = basically because of these Microtech torture tests. Keep it up!
I got one as well right after these videos! I had issues with emersons I bought and for $200 plus for a knife I dont want issues out the box. Also liner locks have me the same issue but when I saw they put a insert into the lock I knew they are way ahead of everyone else and his tests and his knife carried for 19 years made me invest in a knife that is super quality and tough and has serrations lol. He is right about the serrations they work amazing for rope cutting or tough materials and is a more utilitarian blade in my opinion. Great video and company will be purchasing more in future.
the SOG in the wire test has a rougher edge, acting like serrations . both good knives. but I'd take the Microtech all day. I just bought a Troodon, mostly inspired by these torture tests. Great work !! please keep em coming :)
Really an excellent torture test for a great knife! I love Micros even if I carry them basically for self defense purposes only, since I'm not allowed to carry firearms where I live, unfortunately!
I keep telling people that when the SHTF you will appreciate those serrations. Your test proves the point! Young guys seem to uniformly hate it though.
“Do you really want to hurt me? Do you really want to make me cry?” This song played in my head the entire time he molested yes sir “molested!” That SOCOM in that 2x4..Jesus sir...I’m married with three kids and an avid knife enthusiast...it would take me months to save up for that knife. I’m not saying don’t use it but is that really necessary? Functionality is key I agree but I’m not going to take a lambo off roading to prove the obvious! Hardest thumbs up I’ve ever given.
ig- Evaid Id reply but I’m to busy with my finger down my throat. Ok microteka good deed doer...the comment was not meant to be rhetorical...it “WAS” funny until you came along and stated the obvious! But actually I do have a question just for u that would warrant actual clarification..”Do you take your cape off or leave it on when you rescue kittens out of trees?”. Jesus. Your reply to me was like someone explaining how to breath.
Got my auto a few days ago and i think it's my fav Microtech (i own a Ultratech and a Troodon). I'll definetly use it as an outdoor survival knife while I'll keep my OTF's for urban self defense. By the way...when i first opened it and saw the weight on the blade against the light weight of the body I instantly thought it can be used as a throwing knife! Awesome video! Thanks!
My pleasure Adrian and thanks for watching. I would never recommend throwing any Microtech but at least you know it can be done. Kind of what these tests are all about. Thanks for watching.
@Andrew thanks for sharing your opinion. I agree that not all OTF's can be reliable in a life or death situation but Microtechs are a class of their own. The Cold Steel knives you probably reffer to are OFS's and I understand how those can have a better lock than an OTF . Never the less, I think a Microtech OTF can do the job just fine in a self defense situation . It can penetrate clothing or flesh withouth compromising the lock. On the other hand, OTS's knives can be both self defense or hard use survival tools but it is easier to carry a good quality OTF for self defense in an urban eviroment and keep my SOCOM ELITE for the woods where it can perform it's best!
Very nice quality knife and you are right about the steels as so many blade steel snobs out there....I am still trying to warm up to a tanto style blade but Microtech's is very subtle on the tanto style....Nice job with the testing using your serrated edged blade....Good stuff....
Thanks Scott. I really like the looks of the Tanto’s but I don’t really prefer them over a drop point. Lots of times I have to do a rolling cut and the drop point seems to work best for that.
I ended up watching a video of you abusing a so I’m alpha mini and I was impressed but now after watching this I know for what my next folder is going to be
Wow Ray, great video. You done made me order one...Marfione Custom SOCOM Elite Warcom Two-Tone Stonewash Finish Anodized Alloy With Stingray Skin Inlay Satin Hardware & Blue Titanium Thumb flipper accent. This will be my show off knife 😉 Once my dealer gets regular production ones in stock, I’ll be grabbing one of those to use as a beater 👍
Great test and great insight! I just subscribed. M390 is a bit brittle, but it can still take a beating and sharpen up nicely. Maybe Microtech can make their next Socom run in K390, which has better edge stability and strength. That would be a perfect Socom in my books.
A friend of mine but one of these on the internet and the guys holding it for me till next week almost backed out of it but when I seen this video that's what made me decide that I'm going to buy it. Nice review I'm glad to be getting the manual instead of the auto!
Lol I done the same after watching his videos and now I got 4 otf and don’t use them at all lol I will say this I got 2 clones from dhgate and they are really impressive and I do use them, and yes the clones will fail if to much oil in the tracks but hey for 30 buck idc beats paying 350+
Outstanding You are exactly right you get what you pay for, most of the time. Fantastic knife for sure. Thank you. Sincerely you're friend from MO RICK. God bless you and you're family and God bless America and the Republic
I'd like to add one of my favorite cliches or my favorite addage, "you get what you pay for, you don't get what you don't pay for". I can't be the first one to have said that but I stand by it.
Hello X! I followed your review with a lot of Interest. Almost cried when the tip broke down, and was soo impressed at the end with the quality it this knife. Since I came late to the party and was aware of this model practically when the only one left I could find was one with an Elmax blade (would have liked one with M390 or 204P), I started to search the net for more info about Elmax steel, but almost every article is theoretical considering composition percentages and stuff like that. So I would like the opinion of real users of Microtech Elmax such as you, given all the Microtechs you have tested and used hard. Some people even say that Elmax is even slightly tougher than M390, other say they are very similar. So, I would greatly appreciate your opinion. Thank you very much! I’m a follower now 👍🏼
RLH 42ndAMD the ceramic bearings will however corrode and are not self-cleaning like Teflon washers do. That’s why if you are going to be in to dirty environment that can gunk up your knife for an extended amount of time such as a military deployment you should opt for Teflon washers as they will self-clean all you need to do is submerge the knife in fresh water and open/close the blade a few times and you are good to go. With ceramics u’d need to open the knife up and give it a throughout cleaning or else the balls will get pitted over time creating a very grainy action, not smooth at all and left long enough you won’t be able to open the knife after it gets bad enough inside. I own a MT socom elite myself and do think it’s a great knife and have been carrying it daily for the past year at work, but just something I thought of sharing because it’s better to be aware of it than running in to the problem when your in a place you can’t really fix it up in.
I mean..I have a cold steel recon 1 Tanto and this is pretty much regular use lol...I was surprised the microtech tip broke. Regardless, still one of my grail knives.
I like Microtech, the make some awsome stuff. And the Socom looks like a nice knife and I was considering getting one but its performance wasn't too impressive. I've seen Cold Steel Recon 1's take just as much abuse. Thanks for the honest video
I love microtech but the CS Recon 1 is as tough as nails and probably stronger than the Socom Elite. I have the recon in black and od green both tanto and the black has been abused and still fictions like new love microtech though just the cost
Wow, that serrated edge cut the rope much better. I’m generally a plain edge guy and would love to see the plain edge knife sharpened on a coarse stone in the 100-250 grit range and then repeat this test. A plain edge finished on a coarse stone will have some microserrations that help it grab into and cut tough materials like the rope in this video. If a coarse-ground plain edge were put up against his partially serrated edge, it would be interesting to see what happens. If the partially serrated edge still won, I might have to try one of those out! Might actually change my mind on the serrated versus plain edge thing!
That was impressive, and definitely a torture test. I also like to have a partial serration on my work knives, cut lots of different materials in my job. I can't believe how deep you were prying with that Microtech and it didn't break in two. Luckily I have a mini-prybar I keep with my tools for just that reason. Also, the Air Force buys all my tools and I don't like wasting taxpayer money if I don't have to. The actual pocket knife they give us is a joke, just a 2" Gerber plain edge. Have a great weekend brother!
I have several Socom Elite’s and love them! I wish Microtech would do some in 3V or Cruwear or even A2. I have some Bark River Knives made out of those blade steels I mentioned and have stuck them a half inch in a oak tree stump and no damage at all AND they where .0150 blade stock...just saying that would be one bad ass Socom..
Love these torture tests. Microtech has been my go to knife purchase for a few years now. They just keep going and going, you threw that thing like a shuriken, but why’d you kill the tree man... lol. Subscribed and keep them tests coming...Appreciate you!!!
Another thing I always liked the serrated edge, I buy and sell a lot of knives and a lot of times they wouldn't sell because it's partially serrated. I have a Benchmade AF0ll Auto that's partially serrated, but I was trying to sell it and several people didn't want to buy it because it's partially serrated. I decided I'm going to keep it and I'm glad it is serrated!
TH-cam has real made it so hard for all of the gun channel's to have a platform for there videos ...... thanks for the knife reviews I have am about to order one that when I figure out which one I want thanks Xring you have truly be so honest and real channel without no doubt...... you just gotta get rick and you to have a knife throw nat some targets think that would be awesome to see ....
@@XRING the longer the video is means you are taking real pride in what you are reviewing ..... I do thank you for every detail video you post in your channel always enjoy what you and rick does
Microtech makes really good knives, no doubt. I had a SOG lock give way on me back in the day, down in Puerto Rico during that fun winter training we used to go down there and do. I was cutting open a coconut and the lock gave - pretty bad cut, as you can imagine. For the money - don't buy a SOG - in my experience...
That's why I buy coldsteel I had a liner lock fail twice on me 2 different knife brands on Kershaw an a sog I only carry tri-add now or button lock because benchmade are overpriced micro tech seem nice but I've never paid more then $150 for a cutting tool over 200 is just insane but I like this guys tests
All of those tests mean less to me than the fact you carried one for NINETEEN years with ZERO issues. Man i hope microtech pays you for this bc this video is very convincing ! Love it
Thanks Matt. Make that 20years now! 🤣. The guys at MT tell me it’s time to retire it since the blade has been sharpened so much. ....Nah, still works like the day I got it. Thanks for watching.
X-RING definitely convinced me to buy one, but I’ll probably go Manual, plain edge, drop point. Just my style, still will be the same greatness as yours. Will add it in the rotation with my sebenza and umnumzaan
My experience with SOG over 25 years of use hasn't been that good. I surprised the hing didn't break, as the plastic flexes and I'be been able to defeat the lock with just hand pressure on the Aegis, Trident and few others. They have a big name, but their folders with plastic molded handles are accidents waiting to happen. Yes, I know, not really a fair test against the Socom. You really torture tested these two. I have great confidence in the Microtech as a result. Too bad that tip went. Probably good in the the company can analyze the issue, either in heat treating or possible impurities in the steel. Not like that's a frail tip design, either. Thanks again!
My SOCOM Elite Auto hasn't left my pocket since I got it about 3 weeks ago, and it I think it's here to stay. Just finished installing an air handler with it and after cutting fiberglass duct board, insulation, rubber gasket material, and skinning copper wire for 4-6 hours it didn't take much sharpening on a fine diamond stone to bring the edge back to razor sharp.
Recon 1 tanto, will destroy these knives all day, and keep its tip. That said I do think the socom manual is awesome and probably the best thumbstud on a knife
I heard that in a Porno once, “I’m gonna move the camera so you can see how far it’s going in” Lol I love my Ultratech and saving for a SOCOM Elite now through the amazing program. Stay safe cool Video “Edit” Lol my Adamas Tip never broke on the same test for Benchmade.. lol love my Microtech though
ive been carrying my Socom Tanto since 1999.....knife is dated 1999, Knife shows awesome wear character...still smooth action and the blade is tight, Great knife
One other difference is the new socoms are on bearing systems rather than straight on the aluminum surface. The old system was probably better for the hard use because you didn't risk the bearings denting the scales or even the tang and they were more dirt resistant. The bearing dent issue is also next to irrelevant unless you're trying to pry open a door or something.
@@oXObsidianXo That's right, the elite has a steel backing plate on the scale, then a track on the tang. Steel plate is easier to replace but denting the tang is a bad one.
Not trying to put the knife down by any means they make a great knife but my kershaws put up up with the same abuse. I even went and did the nail test with it and everything and it came out performing perfectly without even cleaning or blowing any debri away. Matter of fact I dropped it when climbing into the bulldozer d9 cat. And one of my employees found it and gave it to me lol he said it was ran into the ground with dozer track marks around it 🤣. It doesn't have a glass breaker but I really don't care either way kershaw has been an amazing knife for me and now that I'm finally getting into otf knives I hope what your tests show about microtech stands True like my kershaw does cause I ordered one and i hope it's the beginning of a great relationship haha :) I do like their warranty by the sounds of it.
I used to have an SOG Trident. One of the worst knives I ever owned. The issue I had was that the knife was too easy to open, had it open in my pocket once and stabbed my knuckles. Stopped carrying it immediately.
My dream is to have an Ultratech and a Socom and that’s my knives. I don’t need anything else. I really wish I’d have found your channel before spending so much on Spydercos
Ironically, my Marfione signature UTX85 is the dullest out of the box knife that I've ever bought. However, it took an edge like a champ and is an amazing EDC.
Great vid and I expected it to hold up. There is another video by some drunk chaps and they did a very extreme test on a older Socom - it took 2 videos to finally snap it (with a hammer, trying to drive it through sheet metal)
Speaking of Microtech, when the hell are bladehq, gpknives etc. going to have some of these in stock? Remember like 10 years ago when you could buy any Microtech, Chris reeve, strider, almost all models in stock, those were the golden days.
You notice that once the thinner tip broke the microtech started to eat that wood and worked better then before I think the non tanto would work better but my got the microtech is a tank it was definitely made with work in mind
I drove off with my knife on the top side of my truck bed once and it got run over by the time I turned around to get it... it was in a bajillian pieces... actually four but it was definitely unusable. I loved that knife...
Decent, practical test. I prefer the the drop point regarding the Microtech you tested.I wonder if the brutal Medford Praetorian would loose a tip, don't think it would as it is designed for prying by Greg.👍
power play 4 real i have cold steel knives and benchmade and pohlforce and extreme ratio so its not that i dont have expensive knives is just that cold steel is really amazing knives toughest on the market not wven mentioning the price
Would love to see you put your hands on some newer automotive glass it’s real durable stuff my boss recently tried to break his side truck window with a hammer and it took a lot of whacks would be good to see the tungsten glass breaker perform on that
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I bought 3 Microtech’s in 2 weeks because of these test videos. An Ultratech and 2 Socom Elites.
Microtech definitely chose the right guy to represent the brand.
Awesome! Thank you for the compliment and thanks for watching’
I have an ultratech in elmax I love it my best OTF I own cause of the price always wanted the elite so it hurts to see one being destroyed instead of given to me or at least trading it to me 😢.
Either he’s the right guy to rep the brand or you’re a sucker. I heard there’s one born every minute!!
Tips still on them?
@@experienceprecision5406 My Microtech OTF's yes -- my Socom's No. But I do tend to beat up the Socom Elite's more than my OTF's. Great knives I still use them almost daily.
The SOCOM didn't break during the prying test, it simply adapted to the task at hand. See how much better it worked after? :)
This guy does more harm to the company than benefit. Lol and to think they actually sponsor him. I wanted to get an Ultratech until I saw his tests and saw how unreliable the things really are. Benchmade for me 👍🏻
gangsta19x You’ve gotta realize these are EXTREME torture tests. I guarantee you same results if you watch the same with Benchmade. Both are great brands and make quality knives. As owner of both Microtech and Benchmade I respect both and the quality of both are more than superb.
@@HeyGeesh I have both microtech and benchmade knives also. Actually around 20 benchmade knives and about 5 microtech knives. I promise you both are excellent knife companies but I also promise you that a benchmade will break before a microtech if you are comparing apples to apples. Trust me.
gangsta19x you’ll regret that decision
gangsta19x the test he made for the microtech ultra tech is what made me buy one it didn’t even fail on any of the test how is it not reliable?
I never understood why people are against serrated edges, either. I own a couple fully serrated knives & some partially serrated ones, & I absolutely love them. If you touch up the serrations occasionally, even with hard use they'll last a lifetime.
After owning about 15 Microtechs, I just ordered my first non-OTF MT about 30 mins ago: a Socom Elite manual tanto combo edge. I'm incredibly excited to test it out. I use my knives mostly for EDC tasks, but it's great to know that I can do much more with it should I choose to. 😃
Probably because they're harder to sharpen than plain edges.
I stopped buying liner locks because I've had them fail when using them hard. That socom really impressed me!
You can see the liner lock on it is pretty thick and beefy.
@@knifetoucher yeah, this knife liner lock is almost a framelock. They basically release the new one a sub-frame lock.
Liner locks aren't meant for "hard use"
My first Microtech was a manual Socom close to 20 years ago. Ended up selling it. Recently picked up a Socom elite auto. Such a great design and not suprising that it has endured 25 years.
As painful as that is to watch I'm so glad you're doing this. I've been wanting a micro tech for a while but couldn't bring myself to spend the extra money. But I will be now. So thank you for torturing these. Very good and fair testing. Good stuff as always my friend
Thanks Steel Punisher. I am definitely having fun with the series. Guess I will have to do the Combat Troodon next!
Love the video! I just bought a service knife (UMS fully serrated Ultratech) from Microtech and am super excited to receive it for duty action! Your videos just reinforce my decision to purchase one. The problem is, now I want a SOCOM 😩. Keep up the great work buddy!
Thanks Big Sampson and thanks for watching the channel! 👍🏼
Just bought a socom elite serrated drop point. $286 out the door. Fantastic knife. Ive spent 2x that in the past 10 years on junk $20-60 knives that break easily .
One of the best purchases I've ever made was a Microtech! And because of this video, I'm planning on buying another one!!
Good test, thank you. I’ve changed my EDC blade, get-home pack blade, and bug-out pack blade to Microtech knives = basically because of these Microtech torture tests. Keep it up!
Thanks Kelly and thanks for watching. You will be happy with them for sure.
Thank you Kelly
*_Revisit this with the Auto version!_*
I got one after I saw you carried for 19 years.
Awesome Highway 9! How are you liking it so far?
Supper strong, keeps a great edge. Carry most days
I got one as well right after these videos! I had issues with emersons I bought and for $200 plus for a knife I dont want issues out the box. Also liner locks have me the same issue but when I saw they put a insert into the lock I knew they are way ahead of everyone else and his tests and his knife carried for 19 years made me invest in a knife that is super quality and tough and has serrations lol. He is right about the serrations they work amazing for rope cutting or tough materials and is a more utilitarian blade in my opinion. Great video and company will be purchasing more in future.
Awesome torture testing. The rope test was the bomb. Some folk's still think serrated blades are bad but in reality they are bad ass.
I absolutely luv my Microtech Knivesl. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
the SOG in the wire test has a rougher edge, acting like serrations . both good knives. but I'd take the Microtech all day. I just bought a Troodon, mostly inspired by these torture tests. Great work !! please keep em coming :)
"These are not made for prying"....proceed to split a treated 2x4 in half via *prying*.....love it!🤣 These reviews/tests are some of the best!
Thanks Lynn! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
I like this honest and fair testing of the knives, with no bullshit added to cover up flaws!
Really an excellent torture test for a great knife! I love Micros even if I carry them basically for self defense purposes only, since I'm not allowed to carry firearms where I live, unfortunately!
I’m sorry that you can’t carry a gun but I’m glad you do have the option of something other than your bare hands.
If, you can't carry guns where you live. Most likely you can't carry an AUTOMATIC Mircoteah. I would check your County laws.
I'd say prying with a Socom is....pointless 😏. I'll be here every Friday folks 🍻
Great Test Thanks Ray. I am a big fan of serrated edge also
My pleasure live for wild.
I keep telling people that when the SHTF you will appreciate those serrations. Your test proves the point! Young guys seem to uniformly hate it though.
*looks hard use test*
"now I think it's tough enough for me to carry"
*proceeds to only use it to cut boxes and wipes down the blade after every use*
^A majority of the people watching this, including me haha
Lol I do the same thing with my ultra tech
Hahaha that’s how i baby all my microtechs, i have 4 ultratechs a combat troodon a utx 85 a LUDT and a tacP
If had to have only one folder, that would be it.
Love these knife reviews.
Robert M I absolutely agree with that statement Robert! Thanks for watching.
DAmn it's hard to choose! Socom Elite, Recon 1, or ZT 0562CF ?
amen to the serrated edge russell wong
“Do you really want to hurt me? Do you really want to make me cry?” This song played in my head the entire time he molested yes sir “molested!” That SOCOM in that 2x4..Jesus sir...I’m married with three kids and an avid knife enthusiast...it would take me months to save up for that knife. I’m not saying don’t use it but is that really necessary? Functionality is key I agree but I’m not going to take a lambo off roading to prove the obvious! Hardest thumbs up I’ve ever given.
ig- Evaid Id reply but I’m to busy with my finger down my throat. Ok microteka good deed doer...the comment was not meant to be rhetorical...it “WAS” funny until you came along and stated the obvious! But actually I do have a question just for u that would warrant actual clarification..”Do you take your cape off or leave it on when you rescue kittens out of trees?”. Jesus. Your reply to me was like someone explaining how to breath.
I have had my Microtech nife for seventeen years and its still going strong its my every day carry and my only nife I own.
I just picked up my first microtech troodon the other day and love it. Looking to buy one of these next for a work knife.
You will be happy with that as a work knife for sure .
Got my auto a few days ago and i think it's my fav Microtech (i own a Ultratech and a Troodon). I'll definetly use it as an outdoor survival knife while I'll keep my OTF's for urban self defense. By the way...when i first opened it and saw the weight on the blade against the light weight of the body I instantly thought it can be used as a throwing knife! Awesome video! Thanks!
My pleasure Adrian and thanks for watching. I would never recommend throwing any Microtech but at least you know it can be done. Kind of what these tests are all about. Thanks for watching.
@Andrew thanks for sharing your opinion. I agree that not all OTF's can be reliable in a life or death situation but Microtechs are a class of their own. The Cold Steel knives you probably reffer to are OFS's and I understand how those can have a better lock than an OTF . Never the less, I think a Microtech OTF can do the job just fine in a self defense situation . It can penetrate clothing or flesh withouth compromising the lock. On the other hand, OTS's knives can be both self defense or hard use survival tools but it is easier to carry a good quality OTF for self defense in an urban eviroment and keep my SOCOM ELITE for the woods where it can perform it's best!
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I just ordered a blue tanto auto version. This video made me feel like it was a good choice
I think you chose wisely! Thanks for watching.
Very nice quality knife and you are right about the steels as so many blade steel snobs out there....I am still trying to warm up to a tanto style blade but Microtech's is very subtle on the tanto style....Nice job with the testing using your serrated edged blade....Good stuff....
Thanks Scott. I really like the looks of the Tanto’s but I don’t really prefer them over a drop point. Lots of times I have to do a rolling cut and the drop point seems to work best for that.
I ended up watching a video of you abusing a so I’m alpha mini and I was impressed but now after watching this I know for what my next folder is going to be
Wow Ray, great video. You done made me order one...Marfione Custom SOCOM Elite Warcom Two-Tone Stonewash Finish Anodized Alloy With Stingray Skin Inlay Satin Hardware & Blue Titanium Thumb flipper accent. This will be my show off knife 😉 Once my dealer gets regular production ones in stock, I’ll be grabbing one of those to use as a beater 👍
Great test and great insight! I just subscribed. M390 is a bit brittle, but it can still take a beating and sharpen up nicely. Maybe Microtech can make their next Socom run in K390, which has better edge stability and strength. That would be a perfect Socom in my books.
A friend of mine but one of these on the internet and the guys holding it for me till next week almost backed out of it but when I seen this video that's what made me decide that I'm going to buy it. Nice review I'm glad to be getting the manual instead of the auto!
Just picked up the socom serrated auto! Od green very nice!
Bro you have beat the PI$$ out of these Microtech blades...thanks, now I want an OTF....Damn You!!!!
Jeffrey Miller. I bought my Ultratech T/E about 4-5 days ago! Ya cannot go wrong!
Lol I done the same after watching his videos and now I got 4 otf and don’t use them at all lol I will say this I got 2 clones from dhgate and they are really impressive and I do use them, and yes the clones will fail if to much oil in the tracks but hey for 30 buck idc beats paying 350+
Great unbiased review!
A $300 knife is sharper and better quality than an $80 one?! Get out! Mind = blown
Outstanding You are exactly right you get what you pay for, most of the time. Fantastic knife for sure. Thank you. Sincerely you're friend from MO RICK. God bless you and you're family and God bless America and the Republic
I'd like to add one of my favorite cliches or my favorite addage, "you get what you pay for, you don't get what you don't pay for". I can't be the first one to have said that but I stand by it.
Hello X! I followed your review with a lot of Interest. Almost cried when the tip broke down, and was soo impressed at the end with the quality it this knife. Since I came late to the party and was aware of this model practically when the only one left I could find was one with an Elmax blade (would have liked one with M390 or 204P), I started to search the net for more info about Elmax steel, but almost every article is theoretical considering composition percentages and stuff like that. So I would like the opinion of real users of Microtech Elmax such as you, given all the Microtechs you have tested and used hard. Some people even say that Elmax is even slightly tougher than M390, other say they are very similar. So, I would greatly appreciate your opinion. Thank you very much! I’m a follower now 👍🏼
He has so much faith in the liner lock that he didn't even throw on the safety glasses. 😳
Good test. Love my MT’s. Thanks for sharing your videos
I weep every time I watch one of these.
Nice test! That’s one damned tough knife. ⚔️😎👍
Thanks MCJ and thanks for watching.
Watching your vids never gets old! I’m late to the game but I’ll catch up!
Videos like these I guarantee Microtech watches and make adaptations for.
No knife tip would survive that, the plus to this knife is ceramic bearings they won’t brake.
RLH 42ndAMD the ceramic bearings will however corrode and are not self-cleaning like Teflon washers do. That’s why if you are going to be in to dirty environment that can gunk up your knife for an extended amount of time such as a military deployment you should opt for Teflon washers as they will self-clean all you need to do is submerge the knife in fresh water and open/close the blade a few times and you are good to go.
With ceramics u’d need to open the knife up and give it a throughout cleaning or else the balls will get pitted over time creating a very grainy action, not smooth at all and left long enough you won’t be able to open the knife after it gets bad enough inside.
I own a MT socom elite myself and do think it’s a great knife and have been carrying it daily for the past year at work, but just something I thought of sharing because it’s better to be aware of it than running in to the problem when your in a place you can’t really fix it up in.
Rick Hinderer XM 18 spanto tip would easily survive this test if I had to guess!
I mean..I have a cold steel recon 1 Tanto and this is pretty much regular use lol...I was surprised the microtech tip broke. Regardless, still one of my grail knives.
I like Microtech, the make some awsome stuff. And the Socom looks like a nice knife and I was considering getting one but its performance wasn't too impressive. I've seen Cold Steel Recon 1's take just as much abuse. Thanks for the honest video
My pleasure Skyfall 007!
I love microtech but the CS Recon 1 is as tough as nails and probably stronger than the Socom Elite. I have the recon in black and od green both tanto and the black has been abused and still fictions like new love microtech though just the cost
Great testing. Great knife. Thanks dude.
My pleasure Vincent.
kubey makes great liner lock knives and they have a perfect detent
Wow, that serrated edge cut the rope much better. I’m generally a plain edge guy and would love to see the plain edge knife sharpened on a coarse stone in the 100-250 grit range and then repeat this test. A plain edge finished on a coarse stone will have some microserrations that help it grab into and cut tough materials like the rope in this video. If a coarse-ground plain edge were put up against his partially serrated edge, it would be interesting to see what happens. If the partially serrated edge still won, I might have to try one of those out! Might actually change my mind on the serrated versus plain edge thing!
Thank you for doing tests I could never do. Thumbs up to you Sir!
That was impressive, and definitely a torture test. I also like to have a partial serration on my work knives, cut lots of different materials in my job. I can't believe how deep you were prying with that Microtech and it didn't break in two. Luckily I have a mini-prybar I keep with my tools for just that reason. Also, the Air Force buys all my tools and I don't like wasting taxpayer money if I don't have to. The actual pocket knife they give us is a joke, just a 2" Gerber plain edge. Have a great weekend brother!
fumasterchu12 Thanks fumasterchu12! Also, don’t forget to send me your address to my x-ring email.
@@XRING Sure thing brother, thanks!
@@XRING I don't seem to have it, send me an email and I'll add you to mine. fumasterchu@live.com
I have several Socom Elite’s and love them! I wish Microtech would do some in 3V or Cruwear or even A2. I have some Bark River Knives made out of those blade steels I mentioned and have stuck them a half inch in a oak tree stump and no damage at all AND they where .0150 blade stock...just saying that would be one bad ass Socom..
I agree some cru wear would be right up their alley too good edge retention and tough
I have two ultratex and a socom elite they are all outstanding knives. top quality. Thanks for the great video
Love these torture tests. Microtech has been my go to knife purchase for a few years now. They just keep going and going, you threw that thing like a shuriken, but why’d you kill the tree man... lol. Subscribed and keep them tests coming...Appreciate you!!!
Another thing I always liked the serrated edge, I buy and sell a lot of knives and a lot of times they wouldn't sell because it's partially serrated. I have a Benchmade AF0ll Auto that's partially serrated, but I was trying to sell it and several people didn't want to buy it because it's partially serrated. I decided I'm going to keep it and I'm glad it is serrated!
Buy once, cry once. Pay for American quality and warranty.
Or do like me and buy 20, cry plenty.
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TH-cam has real made it so hard for all of the gun channel's to have a platform for there videos ...... thanks for the knife reviews I have am about to order one that when I figure out which one I want thanks Xring you have truly be so honest and real channel without no doubt...... you just gotta get rick and you to have a knife throw nat some targets think that would be awesome to see ....
T B Thanks TB! I know this was a long video. I do throw it some towards the end.
@@XRING the longer the video is means you are taking real pride in what you are reviewing ..... I do thank you for every detail video you post in your channel always enjoy what you and rick does
Honestly you convinced me to go ahead and buy my first socom elite i got a manual with apocalyptic and partial serrated🇺🇲🦅
It's a knife that should last a lifetime for the average person.
Solid review.
Best to ya',,,,!!
Microtech makes really good knives, no doubt. I had a SOG lock give way on me back in the day, down in Puerto Rico during that fun winter training we used to go down there and do. I was cutting open a coconut and the lock gave - pretty bad cut, as you can imagine. For the money - don't buy a SOG - in my experience...
That's why I buy coldsteel I had a liner lock fail twice on me 2 different knife brands on Kershaw an a sog I only carry tri-add now or button lock because benchmade are overpriced micro tech seem nice but I've never paid more then $150 for a cutting tool over 200 is just insane but I like this guys tests
Glad you're doing manuals as well. Love me a nice hard use manual knife.
Awesome video buddy. I also own a automatic Socome Elite tactical and love it so much that I just keep it in my cabinet because its so nice.
All of those tests mean less to me than the fact you carried one for NINETEEN years with ZERO issues. Man i hope microtech pays you for this bc this video is very convincing ! Love it
Thanks Matt. Make that 20years now! 🤣. The guys at MT tell me it’s time to retire it since the blade has been sharpened so much. ....Nah, still works like the day I got it. Thanks for watching.
X-RING definitely convinced me to buy one, but I’ll probably go Manual, plain edge, drop point. Just my style, still will be the same greatness as yours. Will add it in the rotation with my sebenza and umnumzaan
@@mattg6834 your rotation?! Just curious, do you cut anything with them or wear them like a piece of jewelry?
My experience with SOG over 25 years of use hasn't been that good. I surprised the hing didn't break, as the plastic flexes and I'be been able to defeat the lock with just hand pressure on the Aegis, Trident and few others. They have a big name, but their folders with plastic molded handles are accidents waiting to happen. Yes, I know, not really a fair test against the Socom. You really torture tested these two. I have great confidence in the Microtech as a result. Too bad that tip went. Probably good in the the company can analyze the issue, either in heat treating or possible impurities in the steel. Not like that's a frail tip design, either. Thanks again!
Dang....that was an awesome video. Clinched the deal for me...just got a Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto...tanto blade all black.
Awesome video!!
Dang you and your videos, making me buy more Microtechs! 😁
My SOCOM Elite Auto hasn't left my pocket since I got it about 3 weeks ago, and it I think it's here to stay.
Just finished installing an air handler with it and after cutting fiberglass duct board, insulation, rubber gasket material, and skinning copper wire for 4-6 hours
it didn't take much sharpening on a fine diamond stone to bring the edge back to razor sharp.
Recon 1 tanto, will destroy these knives all day, and keep its tip. That said I do think the socom manual is awesome and probably the best thumbstud on a knife
Considering the Socom Elite. Retired LEO. Do contract work. After video, not sure about serrations or blade style but awesome video. Well done.
They make drop point and non serrated versions. I opted for the drop point for my case use.
I heard that in a Porno once, “I’m gonna move the camera so you can see how far it’s going in” Lol I love my Ultratech and saving for a SOCOM Elite now through the amazing program. Stay safe cool Video
“Edit” Lol my Adamas Tip never broke on the same test for Benchmade.. lol love my Microtech though
I am so torn between the LUDT and this Socom Elite. I can guarantee one thing, this old Leatherneck will be carrying one of them.
ive been carrying my Socom Tanto since 1999.....knife is dated 1999,
Knife shows awesome wear character...still smooth action and the blade is tight,
Great knife
One other difference is the new socoms are on bearing systems rather than straight on the aluminum surface. The old system was probably better for the hard use because you didn't risk the bearings denting the scales or even the tang and they were more dirt resistant.
The bearing dent issue is also next to irrelevant unless you're trying to pry open a door or something.
I'm pretty sure there are steel rings in the scales that the bearings ride on. I know in the Socom Delta there was.
@@oXObsidianXo That's right, the elite has a steel backing plate on the scale, then a track on the tang. Steel plate is easier to replace but denting the tang is a bad one.
Not trying to put the knife down by any means they make a great knife but my kershaws put up up with the same abuse. I even went and did the nail test with it and everything and it came out performing perfectly without even cleaning or blowing any debri away. Matter of fact I dropped it when climbing into the bulldozer d9 cat. And one of my employees found it and gave it to me lol he said it was ran into the ground with dozer track marks around it 🤣. It doesn't have a glass breaker but I really don't care either way kershaw has been an amazing knife for me and now that I'm finally getting into otf knives I hope what your tests show about microtech stands True like my kershaw does cause I ordered one and i hope it's the beginning of a great relationship haha :) I do like their warranty by the sounds of it.
I used to have an SOG Trident. One of the worst knives I ever owned. The issue I had was that the knife was too easy to open, had it open in my pocket once and stabbed my knuckles. Stopped carrying it immediately.
Thanks for the comment Kyle. Have a great week.
We are a little nauseated from the torture but subscribed anyway 😅
My dream is to have an Ultratech and a Socom and that’s my knives. I don’t need anything else. I really wish I’d have found your channel before spending so much on Spydercos
Ironically, my Marfione signature UTX85 is the dullest out of the box knife that I've ever bought. However, it took an edge like a champ and is an amazing EDC.
Great vid and I expected it to hold up. There is another video by some drunk chaps and they did a very extreme test on a older Socom - it took 2 videos to finally snap it (with a hammer, trying to drive it through sheet metal)
Great review. To bad you don’t get to keep it at the end. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Joaquin. It’s ok, I have a decent collection.
Called out Benchmade on the Sly!! Your the man 😂
You’re really selling me on getting a microtech
Love my Socom Elite Tanto ! Neat review ! ❤ 22:45
Speaking of Microtech, when the hell are bladehq, gpknives etc. going to have some of these in stock? Remember like 10 years ago when you could buy any Microtech, Chris reeve, strider, almost all models in stock, those were the golden days.
You notice that once the thinner tip broke the microtech started to eat that wood and worked better then before I think the non tanto would work better but my got the microtech is a tank it was definitely made with work in mind
Great video and great knife. Thanks.
Leonid Brevdo Thanks Leonid.
Very impressive. Trying to decide between a Socom Elite and a Socom Bravo. Both are very nice. Hard decision.
Looking for lightweight go with Elite. Beefy go with Bravo is my suggestion.
Nice test... but you were out to break the SOG! Go Microtech!
I drove off with my knife on the top side of my truck bed once and it got run over by the time I turned around to get it... it was in a bajillian pieces... actually four but it was definitely unusable. I loved that knife...
Decent, practical test. I prefer the the drop point regarding the Microtech you tested.I wonder if the brutal Medford Praetorian would loose a tip, don't think it would as it is designed for prying by Greg.👍
That is a good looking knife. I like SOG knives. Their Seal Pup is a nice knife. I like Microtech better.
The broken tip helped it dig
Would of been nice to test it side by side with the #coldsteel recon 1 tanto
You know CS hand down will out do that very ckool knife even though it's a tough steel and handle material.
power play 4 real i have cold steel knives and benchmade and pohlforce and extreme ratio so its not that i dont have expensive knives is just that cold steel is really amazing knives toughest on the market not wven mentioning the price
@R.J. Lewis It's depend of the construction and handle material too...
Many lock backs on cheap knives are crap due to this and tolerances.
X-RING is the Sage Dynamics of Knife testing
I think you had too much fun with this review lol. Good actual farm/general useage test between two, too bad sog broke that quick
I had a lot of fun with this one. Really trying to be realistic with these tests.
Would love to see you put your hands on some newer automotive glass it’s real durable stuff my boss recently tried to break his side truck window with a hammer and it took a lot of whacks would be good to see the tungsten glass breaker perform on that
Watch MT Making an Ultratech episode 3 or 4 and watch Jason break some car windows.
How does the locking mechanism in the auto version compare to this liner lock in terms of strength? Trying to decide between the two
The auto is one of the strongest mechanisms there is. Definitely stronger than the liner lock in my opinion. 👍🏼