Chris Reeve Umnumzaan vs. Microtech Socom Elite: One knife for the rest of your life.

A showdown of two simply amazing American made folding knives. Check it out to see who comes out on top!
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[@davebrune4001]

I've been carrying my Socom manual tanto since 5/99 ..it is truly the one knife to rule all..G.O.A.T. 💪🏻🇺🇸

[@johnthielemier9453]

The Socom Elite is my favorite folder on the market by far. I’ve got the manual and auto versions. It’s definitely a “knife guy’s” knife.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

It is definitely one of the most badass carries out there IMO. I traded my auto for a manual and don’t regret it one bit! I like autos, but LOVE the SE in manual! 🔥👌🏼

[@cody3078]

You sound exactly like Joe Bonamassa in his late 20’s! By the way, an important detail to mention here especially for a lifetime knife is the hollow grind on the Zaan vs what looks like a flat grind on the socom. A flat grind on thick stock gets a little worse with every sharpening whereas a hollow grind holds up far better to repeat sharpening.

[@AhnDhyYhu]

My vote goes to Umnumzaan. Having one feels that you belong to the elite "EDCiers". Afterall, Umnumzaan is the "Boss" of all knives. 😊

[@ZiggieZoo]

I just got my Umnumzaan. Great knife.

[@mcj5644]

I dig both knives, but I favor the SOCOM Elite for hard use. Nice video, man! ⚔️😎

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Great minds think alike! Thanks man! 🙌🏼

[@burritosupreme333]

Large Inkosi tanto with micarta inlays... That's my pick for my one and only "forever knife"👍

[@SharpenedBlade0]

Wow! 2 videos in one day! You’re getting up to Metal Complex territory haha if I had to pick one of the 2, I’d go with the Socom Elite. The action is what pushes it over the top for me.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

sharpenedblade0 whoa! Haha maybe some day I’ll get to MC’s level, but for now I’ll settle with a comparison! 😂 And were definitely in the same boat in regards to the action. Just too good to pass up. 👌🏼 I’m gonna look into ways on how to get the action on my Umnumzaan more fidgetable though haha! Then it’d be a real tough decision!!

[@SharpenedBlade0]

Wayne’s Sharp World it’ll almost be too tough haha basically it’s good you have both lol

[@freddyg6940]

I came across that Question and I picked the Large Inkosi from Chris Reeves and every time I go out I try to grab a different knife but I still end up with the Inkosi in my pocket. So I’m looking to replace it with something that will be just as practical and just as good in construction.

[@alecseekins]

Hands down the zaan.

[@sublyme2157]

It's funny how we analyze things these days. Grandpas around the world did just fine with Opinel, Case, and Buck as their one knife for life.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Sublyme very true... but variety is the spice of life, and there’s a ton of really cool knives out there! 😁😂🔥

[@experienceprecision5406]

They also got by with coal furnaces and a 1960 Chevy. But they eventually insulated there homes and upgraded to 1 ton $50k trucks.

[@nightstalker824]

@@experienceprecision5406 wow, that was dumb..

[@experienceprecision5406]

@@nightstalker824 How was that dumb? Is that not a factual statement? Grow up.

[@ChrisJones-fm6wp]

The Umnumzaan is made for fast deployment. The thumb stud placement means you have to push parallel to the handle instead of out like on most knives. ApostleP explains this better than I did.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Oh nice! I’ll have to give that a try! Thanks bro! 👊🏼

[@shanemcguigan2044]

Wayne there is a video on youtube where a guy shaves down the large bushings just a .01 hundred thousand on a micrometer. very light sanding and it makes such a difference.

[@nOObels1]

Socom Elite all day for me

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Maxi Loibl 👌🏼🔥🙌🏼

[@AlanTrades]

Where is the demco at

[@jamesrainey4379]

MT 24/7

[@MCFCTheMadHatter]

I’ve been searching for “forever knife” for a while now and ended up going with the socom elite drop point partial serration in tactical dressing. I like it so much I’m going to buy another. So much for a forever knife lol. It’s like a damn gateway drug but for the knife world.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Haha I can’t disagree!! I still have that same knife from the video and it’s never leaving the collection! 👌🏼🔥

[@MCFCTheMadHatter]

@@WaynesSharpWorld Love that!! I like the aesthetics of the socom bravo a lot. The China things bothers me a little bit, but I can get over it as the knife is still assembled, sharpened and laser cut at Microtech. I’ve have yet to hold one, but it really looks like Rike did a great job with the machining etc. Given the complexity of it & the materials, Microtech would likely have to charge 2- 2.5x an Elite msrp for it if it was fully made in USA. Any experience with the Bravo?? Lol I’m also looking to Andre de Villiers too. Damn gateway knife the Elite is!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

@@MCFCTheMadHatter personally, I think the Bravo sucks. Highly prefer the Socom Elite. The Bravo I had along with many other Bravos had a pathetically weak detent.

[@MCFCTheMadHatter]

@@WaynesSharpWorld Ahhh. That is def problematic

[@jonathanbattey3901]

Took apart my inkosi polished the washers on a 1000 grit stone and light weight knife oil. Flip open and drop shut now

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

👍🏼🔥🔥

[@RFTW1ONE]

I own both and I know I’d want to have the Umnumzaan to carry for the rest of my life over the Socom Elite.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Can’t go wrong with either one, really. 👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼🔥

[@RFTW1ONE]

@@WaynesSharpWorld , nope you can’t!

[@shawnlavigne9069]

I probably like the Microtech better, but the CRK seems more of a lifetime knife. I'm not a soldier, just a normal guy who's pretty easy on his knives.

[@ajohnson6416]

Just watched this for the first time. I have the Umnumzaan and I'm considering the Socom Elite. It's funny that the CRK here has S35VN, mine has the S45Vn and now they come in magnacut. I have a couple Cold Steel Recon 1's and they have taken a beating. Aside from the blade thickness it seems very Socom Elite like. I know, blasphemy!! So do I need a Socom Elite??

[@ajohnson6416]

I'm in the same boat. Have the Umnumzaan but really want a Socom Elite. I also have a couple Recon 1's which, like you said, are very Socom like. Do I just modify my Recon 1 some more or go ahead and get the Socom? I guess I'll save some money for now but I will probably cave and get one someday.

[@knowyourhistory]

Only thing I dislike on the Socom is the super tiny body screws on a $300 knife.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

KnowYourHistory yea they definitely pale in comparison to the screws on the Zaan 😂

[@THExDUDEx8624]

I totally get what you are saying. That being said the screws on the socom are insane quality. And they are very deep. When I took mine apart I was blown away. They are not your typical small screws.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

EDC Dude that is true! Both are definitely made to be abused!

[@Aztkw0lf]

Gotta give it to The boss

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Rudy Martinez I can’t argue with that decision. Both are definitely deserving! 🙌🏼🔥

[@ZiggieZoo]

I got an Umnumzaan with a CPM Magnacut blade. I love the knife.

[@greyman1363]

One is nearly double the price , one is impossible to get and one had a spay treatment program. I have the socom . But one is more a real tactical knife the other is titanium and definitely not a firm grip in wet work . Tip up vs tip down also a big deal

[@DirtyAFR]

Kinda sound like Joe Rogan 😂. Love the vid!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

👊🏼🙌🏼🤘🏼

[@qdp03]

It should be noted that the heat treat on Microtech's m390/204p is known to be subpar. I think it's 58 rockwell or something. I'd prefer CRK's s35vn which is heat-treated perfectly any day but to each their own : )

[@cz1always608]

Sorry Socom all day, that’s just me though…

[@christophersegura9726]

Zaan = white collar crowd Socom = blue collar crowd

[@oldaccount7463]

Fidget factor is huge for me which is why I'll never own a Chris Reeve.

[@cody3078]

There’s no reason at all that fidget factor would mean a fast action. You can fidget with any item whatsoever and a pleasant texture/action is just as important as a fast action. I fidget with my CRK all the time and it’s extremely satisfying

[@jhebert4055]

Um, um, um, um, um, um…………………… yikes!

[@nightstalker824]

It's funny when you talk about field sharpening lol. These manufacturers want you to think that these knives are for Rambo, but they ain't nothing more than high priced pocket jewelry for us enthusiasts. It's an easier pill to swallow on beating up a $30 Buck knife vs $300 Microtech.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

I’d argue that. Both Microtech and especially CRK are built for hard use.

[@nightstalker824]

@@WaynesSharpWorld I didn't say they weren't built for hard use buddy. I said most people don't use a $500 in the field. They use it as pocket jewelry

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

@@nightstalker824 ahhhh gotcha! My bad lol 👊🏼

[@MCFCTheMadHatter]

@@nightstalker824 Fair point. I’m into watches and it’s even worse. I wear a Rolex DSSD all the time - gun range, scuba diving, mountain biking…everything - and some people have literally questioned me about it and my perspective is, what’s the point of owning it if you’re not going use it? Same with knives unless it’s purely a collectible in which case I’d say the same with watch.