Microtech Socom Elite Auto One Month Review

Why the Microtech Socom Elite is one of the best knives ever

[@RenaissanceManEducation]

Holding one in hand greatly changes your perspective on these.

[@ScotchNThings]

For better or worse?

[@RenaissanceManEducation]

@@ScotchNThings better. It makes a lot of other knives feel like toys.

[@jeremywoodall9800]

Great video. Hey FYI the reason that this knife has regular hardware instead of proprietary hardware is because of the requests from military and LE so they can take it apart in the field for cleaning and adjusting, tightening anything that may come loose etc

[@ScotchNThings]

Thanks. That’s cool to know and that they listen to those guys needs.

[@THExDUDEx8624]

I have 2 new socoms on the way. Manual and an auto. I haven't tried an auto yet,so I'm stoked.

[@ScotchNThings]

Nice where did you find them. The auto hits nice and hard. It the manual is so good.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

I read somewhere that the lack of proprietary screws is so soldiers can take it apart in the field to clean etc.

[@ScotchNThings]

Ya someone else mentioned that. Makes sense and I wish they’d do it on more knives

[@RedDawnAK74]

Thanks for the video

[@ScotchNThings]

Thanks for watching

[@THExDUDEx8624]

I had the manual version and omg dude. It's crazy smooth. I was bummed I had 2 sell it.

[@ScotchNThings]

Ya the manual ones are super hard to find. Someday I’ll get one.

[@88Sigsauer]

I have the manual and is superb. Auto illegal in my country

[@MrJohnny333]

@@88Sigsauer In which country do you live?

[@88Sigsauer]

@@MrJohnny333 swiss

[@MrJohnny333]

@@88Sigsauer Ok hier in Österreich gibt es praktisch keine Messer Gesetze man darf sogar ein Dolch tragen ab 18 Jahren 😁

[@THExDUDEx8624]

I love aluminum man. The socom and spartan pallas were my 2 favorite knives. I had 2 sell them. Got my pallas back but haven't been able 2 find the socom again 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ScotchNThings]

It is such a great knife. I still want to find a manual

[@Mann.withtheplann]

@@ScotchNThings I have one for sale if interested

[@Heavy-C]

I have a manual signature series socom. It carries great. You get some looks when you pull it out but I like it 😂

[@ScotchNThings]

Ya the socom is a sweet knife. I love how people are scared when you whip a knife out.

[@Heavy-C]

@@ScotchNThings I do wish microtech made a mini folder socom with the same action just a 3" blade. I love my LUDT for edc but a socom about the same size with the same action as my current socom would be divine.

[@wvmountaineer69]

You know my thoughts on this knife lol to me it's a holy grail! One day I will own one! Good video brother!

[@ScotchNThings]

Ya same here. Sometimes I feel people don’t get how good this knife is.

[@wvmountaineer69]

Hey brother, stay away from KYZ ammunition! They are advertising their website everywhere. I saw that they left links on one of your videos. It's a scam!

[@ScotchNThings]

CJ Ferrell ya it’s getting annoying I keep deleting them. But every day or so I see new ones to delete

[@THExDUDEx8624]

Yeah dude. You won't regret it when you buy one. I would recommend the manual version.

[@Mann.withtheplann]

@@THExDUDEx8624 I got a manual if interested

[@reaper106]

I just ordered mine today this morning as I'm writing this the exact same as your is setup. From Blade OPS hope my parents dont go through my bank account xD And I'll do a Review as well on the knife like your review on my channel. Thank you for the awesome video and review.

[@ScotchNThings]

No problem thanks for watching. I’ll check it out. Let me I know.

[@reaper106]

@@ScotchNThings will do and thank you again

[@reaper106]

@@ScotchNThings Here is my Review on the knife, my review is not as good as your video though. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKrOlKWZbJycfbM

[@user-pn5ym3xg2g]

How much is it?

[@ScotchNThings]

? This isn’t for sale. But they are usually around 300

[@BrutalJuice138]

Do you like the auto or would you have preferred the thumb studs after you’ve carried it

[@ScotchNThings]

I love the auto now that I have it. But I’m still going to get a manual. The manual is one of the best actions on a knife in my opinion

[@topfueljunkie100]

Since it only carries tip down, did you ever find that the blade deployment button is in danger of getting pressed when pulling it out of your pocket? It looks like it's right where you'd grab the knife to pull it out and like it could open before you've even fully pulled it out! Maybe it's not an issue as the button needs to be pressed deeper to deploy it?

[@ScotchNThings]

Ya I never had an issue. And you do have to give the button a solid push to get it to deploy

[@topfueljunkie100]

@@ScotchNThings Thanks for the reply! Good to hear it's not an issue. Good video too BTW. Thanks for posting.

[@myates307]

I bought 2 manual socom elites both had same problem for me. The detent is weak. You can easily throw the blade out with flick of wrist. So i sold them. Just ordered the auto version so won't have that problem.

[@ScotchNThings]

I’ve got one of each now and my manual is an older version from 2017 I think and it’s got a pretty good detent. I can’t do that with it.

[@nevertakeadayoff]

I have a question (previous comment is just me blabbering on). How is the edge? Every knife manufacturer SUCK at sharpening because the angle is always different on each side. FUCKING KILLS ME. Also, Benchmade will let you custom order a knife - but you can't tell them to NOT SHARPEN IT! FUCK

[@ScotchNThings]

From my experience Microtech, spyderco, Chris Reeve, Medford and Grimsmo have the best factory edges.

[@northwoodsknifeguy7529]

I really enjoyed your video. I am fortunate enough to own a manual socom elite and I love it! I have the opportunity to buy an auto socom elite and I was just wondering have you ha died both? And which do you prefer? If you have a preference.

[@ScotchNThings]

I have handled both. In my opinion the manual is one of the greatest knives out there. I really want a manual but am glad I have the auto just to have a socom. It’s probably the hardest hitting auto I’ve ever used.

[@northwoodsknifeguy7529]

@@ScotchNThings I def agree. I will buy another manual when or if they ever come back in stock.

[@ScotchNThings]

Northwoods Knife Guy ya it’s crazy how hard they are to come by

[@THExDUDEx8624]

@@northwoodsknifeguy7529 yeah I had 2 sell my collection last year. Got everything back and more but can't find the damn socom. I got the strider .75ar to replace it. Lol.

[@northwoodsknifeguy7529]

@@THExDUDEx8624 that’s an excellent knife as well 👍🏻

[@Greenmachine305]

You have the coolest brother in the world.

[@ScotchNThings]

Sorry I dont

[@gasparortega8838]

Just ordered my first one in auto !

[@ScotchNThings]

You are going to love it. They are fantastic knives.

[@jimmyf1312]

Why do you choke up so much when you press the button to deploy it?

[@ScotchNThings]

Didn’t really notice. I suppose I just get a better grip for me at least to control the snap

[@jimmyf1312]

@@ScotchNThings ah I see that makes sense. I was just seeing if maybe the button was just stiff and tough to deploy. Thanks for the feedback

[@ScotchNThings]

No problem

[@lanestevens9894]

They shoulda just called this thing “tech deck”

[@donaltemus3565]

I love microtech knives. The god awful microtech printing on the blade I can’t stand at all! All they need is the claw on the base and it would be much more classy

[@ScotchNThings]

Ya the do billboard a lot. But for some reason it doesn’t bother me on a Microtech

[@nevertakeadayoff]

Tip down is a deal-breaker. Your justification for it made no sense. I'd like titanium for sure but aluminum not a problem for me. I prefer assisted. Benchmade's Barrage has been my best knife. How many knives have I bought and how many have I lost? ... I only have 2 right now and one of them needs to go back to Benchmade. Just custom ordered a Barrage with CF grips which I'm afraid I'm going to hate. I had something special laser-engraved on the blade which was a major influence this time around. I'm still looking for a better knife... I say this after I spent nearly $400 on the Barrage lol.

[@ScotchNThings]

I’d prefer tip up but this is the only way they come.

[@northwoodsknifeguy7529]

**handled

[@partizan4e]

Wasted my time. The jumping is for your index finger.