Microtech Socom Elite 2018 - Overview/Review

[@metal_complex]

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[@aznelite325]

I've legit watched this video at least 3 times (along with other reviews of the Socom Elite). I just can't shake it, seems like it'll be my next folder whenever that is. I think the combination of design, 7075 aluminum, bearings with steel washers so they don't dig into the aluminum, the action you demonstrate... AND I've grown up and learned with thumbstud opening knives, so that's my preference.

[@metal_complex]

You'll love it. Totally worth it!

[@Jimatuscc]

I like the geometry used in the blade design. It throws a lot of metal all the way to the end, it's very well done as are all Microtech knives.

[@mistersmith3986]

If I had this knife, I would wear it every freaken day. Especially to Church. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️

[@killabee-2384]

Sounds like you found one hell of a wife lol.

[@coreym328i]

Good on you bro!! I carry a large Sebenza 21 Insingo everyday and love it!! My next purchase will be a manual action Socom and switch out every week can't wait!!!

[@codyflood6995]

You won't regret buying a socom. I bought one yesterday and it's worth every penny.

[@Tbone42tx]

These are very nice knifes!!! Just got one and love it!! Will be ordering another in tan this Friday!! These are easily worth $400 and popular as there becoming won't be long before the price increase on them..same way the stitch went up..those was $340-$360 all day now if you can find one it'll run $360-$420!

[@BMTH2296]

You’re in a car, and yet you give more details about this particular knife construction and odd and specific details than pretty much any other content creator I’ve seen. Great video, definitely going to get this knife soon. 👍🏻

[@colbywolin2216]

Would you trade this knife for a Protech Sng in Burgundy Micarta or an Ultratech in OD green with a Tanto/Combo edge in a two tone blade? Or some other stuff.

[@metal_complex]

Na sorry. Gift from my wife. It'll stay with me forever. Thanks anyways

[@colbywolin2216]

@@metal_complex I absolutely understand, thanks for your great content. I subscribed tonight.

[@timothybecker8605]

Thanks for the review. Everyone who reviews these knifes rave about them. Gonna find out for myself as I have a tanto and clip coming Saturday.

[@RickyHuse]

I love love love love it. Especially since you actually carry it :)

[@111111111Tiger]

Knife is great, I snagged one. Biggest knife I have EVER bought. Probably be another 6 years before they release more if at all. More importantly is your wife buying you such a gem. Send her my way if you part ways. WOW

[@metal_complex]

Lol 🤣

[@michaelbonade4667]

Great overview...I love ur editing in corrections/clarifications...gee it’s almost like u know how nit picky some knife nuts...(Microholics) can be...I’m one myself. The new handle alloy is a nice feature, and I would love to see a new Amphibian run using 7075 and the new hardware...makes for a solid feeling folder. I no minda da locka stick so much...my fingers especially

[@metal_complex]

Yes! Haha. I know I'll get corrected if I don't correct myself! But thats what I love about other knife nuts.

[@DavidM-lj5yv]

I need one. Will be my 10th knife purchase in past 2 months. That's what happens when wife is out of town. I'm thinking of getting the Tanto version with CTS-204p steel. Looks great.

[@patrickmccrea3455]

Yeah I just got the SOCOM ELITE AUTO and I absolutely love it I do what a manual opening in a tonto blade😁

[@Errcyco]

If you ever get a chance to pick a Socom up just do it. Its a beefy knife but it will quickly become your favorite knife ever. Also, lifetime warranty and each blade is hand sharpened. Say you break the tip off ten years after buying.. mail it in and they have a human reshape your knife for free. Microtech is whatsup. The Socom and an Ultratech OTF is the best EDC setup ever lol.

[@rosspiotrowski3321]

Fellow gun/knife nut here, m16/ar15 variant rifles vary in the aluminum used in their recievers, 6061-t6 is generally either forged or milled from billet in most "budget" priced ar15's, mil-spec m16 recievers are made of forged 6061-t6 due to slight reduction in cost for the us military, most high end AR platform rifles use 7075 however it is generally forged because it is much more expensive to mill a solid piece of 7075-t6 aluminum into something as intricate and delecate as an AR reciever, however custom level AR companies like LWRC (the microtech of the AR world, so expensive but so worth it) use milled 7075-t6 recievers, however some budget AR manufacturers have been using 7075 like Anderson in some of their models, I think FNH makes reasonably priced AR's with 7075 recievers despite their basic models being in the $1,000 range (best AR's for the money if you are a 7075 snob imo) however at that price it is definitely forged, milling 7075 is too delicate of a process to produce a reciever in that price range, however the best price for a milled 7075 reciever is for sure Daniel Defense, if you can afford them get one, best AR if you are looking to spend $1,500 on one

[@metal_complex]

Cool stuff! Thanks for the detailed explanation!

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Seems like Elmax could be a good match for it. Sweet knife man! Anyone know why they switched back to 6061 on later runs? I dont particularly care, I still want one to match my new Bravo but just curious. I gotta have one of these. My Bravo doesnt fire like this. Maybe its the softer detent?

[@michaelkraus4135]

Great DETAILED EXPRIENCED video.I own a 2011 socom elite in 20 cv /satin blade. I own this same [ above] knife and my biggest gripe is the clip side of the knife is SLIPPERY .I know I will have to put skate board tape on that side . Please ....any suggestions ?

[@bauhausoffice]

I like it quit coffee and convert your holder into a change holder. Complete with center consul cut. About the carry. When putting your hand in your pocket the right side of your hand rubs against the blade etc. I prefer tip up because you get the backside of the knife against your hand that is just plain better. Instead I keep this in my EDC backpack.

[@ScottieG59]

I did the same thing flipping a knife open, except It did not hit an armrest; it hit my leg. Anyway, the tip up vs tip down difference has people on both sides. Though I prefer tip up, occasionally, some of my knives with thumb studs partially open if the thumb stud catches the top of the pocket. This seems to happen most with liner and frame locks, but one in a while, with a back lock.

[@EMFSafetyZone]

I don't know why I am one of the only ones pointing things like this out and noticing things that nobody is mentioning? Everyone raves about this knife. I just got one. I cannot stand the deployment. It literally sucks and you have to practice. The handle has so little real estate, especially at the bottom where it needs more width, that you have to get used to really keeping your fingers away from the blade so you are not accidentally holding back deployment with an edge of your finger. I find the knife way too 'petite' for a 4" blade. This never happens on the Spyderco Para 2 or Military models, where opening is as smooth as butter and there is more real estate on the handles so you don't even think about where your fingers are. I find the handle on this knife to be way too small, too petite, and not beefy or wide enough, especially at the bottom. Sure it is well made. Once you get used to opening the knife the flipping action is great. All I know is after owning and handling Medfords, Hobacks, Microtech and other classics, I just keep going back to my Spyderco Military and Paramilitary 2 for EDC!

[@anthonyb2990]

This looks like such a solid manual folder, MT needs to do more manuals Bc the thumbstuds are perfect big size and they’re in the perfect location

[@metal_complex]

Almost every knife review I do is a manual 🤔

[@anthonyberardi8904]

Looks like they listened to you… they still make the OTFs obviously, but also have 2 different Socom models, the MSI, and the manual Stitch 👍

[@terrylocke1808]

Just snatched a 2018 socom elite!

[@computerwarez]

Awesome knife kinda reminds me of my sog flash ii tanto black tini the handle shape and parts of the back spine aside from this is 3/4 flow through awesome vids as always

[@txduck]

Since getting my LUDT a few months ago I’ve turned into a total Microtech fanboy. So much so I’ve started to liquidate most of my Hinderer collection

[@metal_complex]

Microtech makes great knives!

[@ugk26]

Same, I’m in love with the entire microtech line. Bought my first ultratech dagger and fell in love.

[@mgmmaze]

From what I seen most go to for AR Frames is the 6061. Now more people are doing 7071 but it's usually at a much higher cost. So one day I'll prob get that but not as of yet

[@davidlane6808]

I’ve got one of these on the way. Great video as usual 👍🏻👍🏻

[@chunkycut3376]

Keep up the reviews, you might make it big one day 😁

[@OhioConcealed]

Awesome knife! Still trying to get one, very hard to find right now

[@kawikadee9670]

I have the socom and it's the best knife I have ever owned. It's a good self defenses knife.

[@michaelbonade4667]

Socom is the one Knives I have the most variations of...somewhere around 40 pieces ish...love them all..97-2002 Socom models m/a and d/a...2000-2001early Elites m/a and Auto...2006 D2 m/a’s...a bunch of 2011/2012s...Deltas and my 2018s....it’s all Nutnfancy’s fault....AND they’re Amazing

[@convex7456]

40 socoms? Wow lol

[@michaelbonade4667]

It just happened......🤷🏼‍♂️ On Microholics there are guys with 20-30 custom Socoms....just to keep me humble and establish some perspective

[@metal_complex]

I totally get it. I do the same thing with Hinderers. You find a model that speaks to you, and before you know it, you have 20+. I'm sure each one brings you joy!

[@JohnPaul-ve4pg]

I just got mine in with two-tone black blade. I’m really disappointed in how close the plunge grind is to the blade edge. It’s brand new and there is no way to lay the bevel back to my preferred 17° angle without getting an ugly smile. 😡 I will probably not touch it and just sell it on BladeBinge right away. It’s such an old design and been through iterations and I figured they would have addressed things like this.

[@davidp77]

Best knife reviews on the web. Awesome stuff. Keep it up.

[@Demo7IIRider]

not sure where you got the info for handle material, as far as i know for the 2018 model the handles/frame is 6061 T6.

[@metal_complex]

From Microtech. Some of the newest models list as 6061-T6 on their website, but mine along with many others absolutely is made from 7075-T6

[@Demo7IIRider]

@@metal_complex interesting.. even on their site they list it as 6061 unless they didn't update the specs sheet. but ill take your word for it if you talked to them directly

[@remraf72]

I have even higher regard for you, your channel and applied knowledge after mentioning @Nutnfancy! Watching this in June of 2023 ! Big Time Regards from Gorilla Paws in Arizona

[@SubsonicDreams]

Tip up has a draw back, slide your hand along the knife to get something in the bottom of your pocket catch the stud with finger tip now you got open blade in pocket. Had it happen with thumb studs and spydie holes.

[@metal_complex]

True. Funny how both tip up AND tip down have drawbacks... maybe the safest way to go, ironically, is an OTF! Haha

[@christopherm903]

All Aluminum ARs are 7075... great stuff. Although I’d love to have it in titanium, that would just be awesome. I’ve have mine in all black tanto, love it...

[@PreacherBoyRonP]

Is this called the clip point?

[@NoLaneRestrictions]

Just got a Para3 and after a little break-in I rinsed it under the sink and used some compressed air to dry, just because it started to get hard to open, and now it's perfect. I didn't add oil yet because it opens and closes great now. Did I do good? Is my knife all ok from my description and is it normal to give it a rinse in the sink? Thanks so much for your thoughts.

[@metal_complex]

Totally fine as long as you dry everything off!

[@NoLaneRestrictions]

@@metal_complex Thanks so much for your quick reply! You're the best! I'm glad to read your comment! I just added a little bit of my Sentry Solutions TUF-GLIDE oil, then took a paper towel and cleaned around the pivot. It was a bit black, but now seems to be just perfect. I hope I'm doing it all right as I'm new to knives. So happy I have an expert like to you speak with! Thanks so much!

[@metal_complex]

I'm flattered 😊

[@Redhead-tw7ic]

How do I get a S/E manual? They are always sold out ..

[@2fast2strong01]

What is the super super cool knife that is coming in a few weeks?

[@metal_complex]

Don't want to ruin it. Lets just say, it costs a lot more than anything I've shown on the channel so far, and its configuration is not something that has ever been on KZbin.

[@jason7371]

Got this knife on the way in the copper tanto version

[@joe_a_photo]

Best anniversary gift concept ever

[@Shay-dn7cz]

I'm a huge microtech fan I only own 2 but the auto will be my next knife. But that hardware seems off but not off enough.

[@brandonw465]

They started making socoms in 96. Mine is 12/97

[@PreacherBoyRonP]

Brandon slays I had one of the original that I sent back to Microtech and they changed it to left hand serrated and from stonewashed to black coating. Sadly I sold it years ago, but just came across the 2018 tanto version of this one from LuvThemKnives himself. I want one of this version too.

[@repro7780]

I have a Socom Elite from 02/2018. The blade is marked "Socom Elite M/A S/E" above the Microtech logo. Anyone know why? What is M/A and S/E?

[@3Csavage]

The socom has been released in 3 opening configurations. Manual action (M/A), Double Action (D/A), and Auto (A/A). The current generation has never been made in double action though. As for the second part microtech uses the same system to differentiate blade configurations. Single edged or the drop point (S/E), Tanto edge (T/E) and spear point. Your Socom blade markings mean it’s a manual action (M/A) drop point/single edge (S/E) As for microtech otfs the same applies but you also have double edge (D/E) which is the dagger blades and Hellhound (H/H) some don’t have shorthands like the Spartans and numerous other historical microtech configs or marfione blade shapes but the core ones do which is why the spear point Socom doesn’t have a shorthand designation because it’s not a core blade style. And for the actions you have single action (S/A) like the halos that only open automatically but need to be closed manually and double action (D/A) which is the one that opens and closes with the switch.

[@Damen0530]

Tip down option only?...seems odd. Other than that very cool looking. Can't go wrong with the Manx 2!

[@runicknight8459]

It makes since being tip down for how big it is, just like the Spyderco military

[@PulledPurk]

What are the two screws on the clip side for?

[@johnn.7806]

Makes me sad I sold mine. Might get a signature series to replace it though.

[@jreviews5924]

You’re a knife nut but not a gun nut?? That’s like being into peanut butter but not jelly! Lol 😂

[@johnwest4492]

Hey Metal I noticed a little I mean I tiny bit of rust on my bugout, I have the od green and grey blade, what can I do to remove said rust and what can I do to prevent it from happening in the future?

[@semperparatus5942]

Huh?! Carry rotation? I’ve been “rotating” the same Buck 110 since the 80s. It’s a f&@%ing knife not a purse Nance!

[@johnwest4492]

That's Awesome Metal, does your wife have a sister lol great content love your channel

[@49giants3]

Awesome knife. Awesome wife. Thanks for sharing

[@111111111Tiger]

BLADE LENGTH 3.98″ OVERALL LENGTH 9.17″ BLADE STEEL* CTS 204 P HANDLE MATERIAL 6061 T6 FULL WEIGHT (oz) 5.4 oz From MT Website

[@metal_complex]

Some are 6061 and some are 7075. I'm not sure how to tell. Seems like the early 2018 models were all 7075.

[@abc456f]

Is that the satin or stonewashed blade?

[@metal_complex]

Stonewashed

[@paraaapje]

i dont know if i like it or not

[@wolfdna788]

Looks like a big old Beartooth

[@sukbotfeldt7037]

Love it 😜👌

[@Greenmachine305]

Your wife is the best.

[@kawikadee9670]

Get to know guns it's important.

[@michaelkraus4135]

I WANNA KNIVE WIVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@locksmithdb5987]

Tip down carry doesn't bother me.

[@Bwbravowhiskey]

Shit man your wife is awesome. Is she single?

[@metal_complex]

🤣

[@Bwbravowhiskey]

But seriously though I’ve had my socom elite for a couple of months now and it’s pretty freakin cool. Pretty amazing gift

[@michaelbonade4667]

Sub’d👍🏻