Outstanding review of an amazing knife. This one has been on my radar for a minute. Your information just cemented that. Thank you and keep doing what you do!

Dude, amazing review, the best I’ve seen on this knife and exactly what I was looking for that was missing with others… thank you!!

That configuration of Socom has been on my list for sometime now, this vid has heightened my anticipation! Excellent review.

I've bought way too many knives just these past 6 weeks with my wife out of town! This is so hard to resist. I've been researching the 2019 Socom Elite for a couple weeks now. I think your presentation just put me over the edge-- thinking of getting the Tanto stonewashed blade with C204p. Thanks for the presentation. I mainly stick to EDC type folders ranging from Spydercos and Kershaws to Chris Reeves and Reates. I did buy a Microtech Hawk last month-- that is the only Microtech I own-- But I think I will add a Socom Elite tonight!!

Got one of these on the way! Thanks for the video! Been enjoying your channel Kenny!

Nice edge job. Thanks for the review!

Great review of my favorite folder ever. Only problem I have is hanging onto one. My fifth and final will be here Saturday (apocalyptic m390 this go-around) and it’ll be my dedicated edc. Couldn’t agree more with your thoughts on the clip configuration. It just works with the Socom.

I like these hype vs reality videos, great job brother! You just costed me a lot of $$$$. Literally paused your video to pick up the satin blade with green body

Im a fairly new subscriber and just wanted to say I enjoy the length and depth of your videos I really dig it bro 👌 you've definitely made this even more of a grail for me lol

Finally got my manual in the partially serrated two tone black version. Excellent in every way!

Thanks for the video. One of the best folders made for the money.

I'd be curious to see what they run other knives in m390 at. They couldn't possibly use the same low hrc logic with a knife like the utx70 or ludt.

12:18 "Just stick it in & go for it, & if it breaks, it breaks." Been my motto since I hit puberty...yesterday. LOL 😆 But serially, this is a great video & it makes me glad that I went out on a limb & just bought a black two-tone manual tanto combo edge. Especially since I generally don't like liner/frame locks, tip-down-only, or heavy knives. But I'd heard so many great things, & they're so hard to find (especially manuals) that I had to go for it. And if I don't like it, I can always give the next person a good deal on it even if it does mean I lose money. But I don't think that will happen. I've owned maybe 15 Microtechs, all OTFs, & I think there will be something special about this knife. I don't do anything particularly rough with my knives but I think it'll be good to know that I can if I need to. Maybe I'm wrong, but I guess I'll find out in a few days. But I think I made a good decision buying one while I had the chance. 😃

Great review - the Elite’s blade is a bit similar to the Chris Reeve Large Inkosi. I do the exact same thing when I sharpen my Inkosi, where the edge broadens towards the tip. This gives me much better slicing performances near that tip than if I were to match the tip bevel to the belly!

Hey Kenny, it's a beast of a blade, great review.

Along with the large inkosi it’s gotta be my favorite knife. Such a dope knife 🤘🏻👊🏻

Great Video . I love your insight .

I just ordered one. The tan tanto. So stoked.

Those cardboard shots are really where your presentation is vastly superior to most reviewers' paper test. Thanks for the review.

Killer channel.. Subscribed.. Thanks man

I've been using it for food prep for the last 3 years or more. I'm not too impressed with the edge retention. How is your experience?

Kenny I really like your hype versus reality videos they’re very thorough!!! I really like the the socoms I think they’re badass!!! I agree with you the only thing that could be improved upon is their HT and maybe steel choice!! Thanks for sharing brother!!!!👊👊👊

Tight tight tight. Thats what tuco used to say a LOT in breaking bad))

Hey I’m new here and really enjoyed this and your other videos. You mention it quite a bit but what the heck is HRC? Is 390 really not that great? It seems like all the sources online either say not to worry about the steel or 390 is the best type overall? If I looked over one of your videos explaining steel and your thoughts about steels I apologize. Thank you

What device if any did you use to put a 15* edge on it?

I had one with the a "larger" linerlock. The linerlock part where you touch for closing, was going little over, looking much nicer than this. Do you know when these was produced and why they don't make the linerlock like that anymore? It's a small thing, but it felt and looked much nicer and better.

Got one today I love mine I found it on facebook for $400 shipped. it had never been breathed on since it left the factory

Have a clip point from 05/20 run of them in CTS-XHP. I wouldn’t want the scales to be titanium. For the size of the knife it is so lightweight. When in hand you can hardly believe it’s the size knife it actually is..

Great review! I think I want the manual over the auto after watching many reviews!

Like this series by the way

Being able to carry large folders reminds me how glad I am that I no longer live in Kommiefornia. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️

I’ve got a tactical blade/hardware tanto manual version coming in the mail in the next couple days and I’m very hyped! My other Microtech folder is the Stitch. Other than that I’ve mostly had OTFs as I really love OTFs. 👌

very well knife

I got a Microtech Socom Elite that was made 5/19. I was very disappointed when I got it. To open it I had to pull it with my other hand. It definitely didn't flip open with ease. I tried some Rem oil and working the knife open and closed and it still was difficult to open. Not even close to Free dropping. I'm returning it to BladeHQ.

A year later, you made me buy an Apocalypse M390 drop point.

Well done sir!

I think thats why Emerson has stuck with the 154 CM. My Socom Elite #0766 from 2001 is 154 CM.

Metal Complex considers it a sunken in frame lock but it looks like a liner lock to me.

Good Review 👍

Is there a stainless steel insert in the titanium liner lock?

Is this a satin blade?

I totally agree with Kurt! If they have to run M390 soft to fit the use, then M390 is not the right steel for this knife! That said I still love mine! 👍

How much was it

I like the all black socom elite because the mugger won't be able to see it in the dark.

I've had exactly the same one before and sold it. Everything was great about this knife... except two things: that terrible matt black finish on the scales and tip-up only carry. I'm also agree about steel choice. It should be made out of something tougher than M390 like: Elmax, RWL34, SG2, Vanax, LC200N etc.

M.s.c on my list auto one 👍😁hardcore combat ready.

Would you customize for payment

You make a great point with the M390. It has been overdone without the optimal heat treat. I wouldn’t mind cru-wear neither. Just a steel that can be taken up to decently high hardness and still retain toughness. AEBL, BD1N, or 52100 at 63 HRC, wouldn’t been sexy choices, but are definitely tough.

Check out the new versions with the "Ram Lock".

It's no hype the knife is a badass self defense weapon.

I like this knife. The deal breaker for me, is the soft M390. I'm not sure why Microtech gets a pass on it, but every other maker does not. I know, it's softer for "hard use". If that's the case, use a steel that is better suited for the task. If they used Cruwear, I would probably buy one. Hinderer and CRK usually test decent for the steels they use. Microtech and Strider run those steels soft, but they always get a pass. I don't like that. 😉

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!

I can't believe that you don't like this knife this is the best knife ever made.

Own signature socom. Good knife overall but for me its too big, handle inserts are cheap looking and closing hurts your thumb

I think a big "problem" with this if you are in the military is having it stolen by other soldier. I heard this is pretty common.

i think it carries REALLY REALLY good, but then again i used to carry a Medford Predatorian full size.🤣

These are too expensive for what they are is the only thing. I mean you can get the same materials and size for half the price in other makes and models, spyderco for instance. That's why people "know" its overpriced. If it was titanium itd be a great price. Great video tho man

It’s even worse in Massachusetts I can’t carry any button knife no matter the size of the blade and they try to convict u of a felony for having a 2 inch letter opener just because it opens with a button when I can open 60% of my other legal knives just as fast as an automatic

microtech is just awesome, can say whatever you want but there is nothing else that feels like the socom elite. some people call this overpriced becouse of aluminium... i call this knife underpriced for how good this is + my exp with customer service is awesome!

Well, its still smaller compared to oh i dont half of cold steels)) voyagers xl, espada large etc)

Nice, I’ve been more drawn to Spyderco and Microtech and figured I’d eventually buy a Benchmade but after the things they’ve done they’ve lost my business so hello Spyderco and Microtech!

Same materials as a $100 USAMadeBlade Kershaw Knockout (also USA made) and for the price point you can get titanium. That's why people think they're overpriced. Weight is kinda irrelevant at this size. One to two oz is nothing.

I had both, auto and manual. I kept the auto. No regrets whatsoever.

Youre a new bee Tony been doing this for so many years...with this same knife...and more!!!!! but i agree with you here....too. Tony has been the innovator from the start.....even Chris Reeve says it......

I’d put mine against my sebenza any day

Thanks for the video I am trying to decide between the socom and the LUWDT. After the anti 2nd amendment moments from benchmade I will not be purchasing from them.

I got suck into the hype in the mora Garber 1428 stainless bushcraft knive not that good for a 100$ 😥😞i was told so.did not listen.

Kenny, I enjoy youe videos but the run time is too long for my preferences, 20 minutes is preferable.

I have 100 great blades so if u don’t like the socom I’m up for a trade can send pics maybe the ALmar sere 2000 camo g10 vg10 blade thick liner lock flicks open very smooth one handed operation literally mint condition sits in a pelican box specifically made for blades always wanted a socom but money has gotten tighter over the yrs I have fixed blades hatchets folders brass knuckles an antique iron claw works like new no rust a little wear because it was used by police in the 1950’s to control perps arms but it kept breaking wrists a 120 pound man can control someone 3 times his size with it and they haven’t been made for at least 60 yrs and will probably never be produced again so it can only go up in price I also have a brand new police issue baton I got from my brother who is a cop it’s not a $20 version u find on the Internet but a top of the line one in the $100 plus price range and is also in mint condition and I’ll throw in some knife stickers a mint condition ZT knife pouch that holds around 20 blades and at least 2 surprise blades nothing over $100 but some civivi’s kizers kershaws wtc or one knife of my choice worth over $100 either way the knives will be in great condition if not mint. I can also send my trade to u 1st so u don’t have to worry about the quality of what I’m trading if u have anything else in mind I have so many knives from spyderco ZT Benchmade and more and for fixed blades I have a BHK woodsman cold steel recon tops brothers of bushcraft knife some moras a few HK blades by Benchmade mint condition Vietnam edition kabar with a kydex sheath or a beat up leather sheath from my old kabar that spent 4 yrs in Iraq eastern cutlery and case slipjoint knives the RD Hawk 2 hatchet full tang good sheath 1095 steel a beast that can’t be broken without heavy equipment the Ontario sk-5 blackbird kephart style 154cm steel micarta handles Molle sheath sharp spine or the $200 plus hogue ex-05 flipper in mint condition flips great one hand operation and probably my favorite stainless steel cpm154 and more . PA I’d like that Hinderer also always wanted one but they’ve always been a little pricey for me I try not to spend over $300 on a blade but I can admit I have gone over a little a few times .

Yo Steam Burns are the worst

If only the clip were ambidextrous. Mine sits in my bug out bag.

Man I'm Soooo pissed r.n.! Made a deal with a guy from a convo in a comment section of one of OCD4EDC's vids I believe... so We had a deal in place where I was getting from this guy an orange *MANUAL SOCOM ELITE* & he was getting 2 knives from me in mint condition which were a Para3 & BladeHQ exclusive Blackout Bugout, so basically a straight up even trade as far as price goes... so we made the deal & was discussed/put in place yesterdy for us to ship out to each other tomorrow morning! So I was literally just about to msg the guy to make sure everything was good to go for the a.m. went to grab my phone & saw he had msg'd me saying "Oh man I'm sorry, I feel like a dick & all but I have to pass on our deal. someone made me an offer I cant refuse" so I had explained to him that we had a deal man! & I too have been in that same position before where I had made a deal with someone & before shipping, was offered a way better deal but what I did on more than 1 occasion said "I'm sorry but I already made a deal with someone! But if for some reason that deal falls thru, you'll have 1st chance! But as MEN, our WORD is all we have! & I'm a man of my word so I have to honor the deal I already made!" Well apparently this guy doesn't feel the same way & isnt a man of his word, because I did NOT get all bitchy with him or anything... I just said what I just stated above, explaining to him that that's NOT cool we had made a DEAL/Had a DEAL in place already & I said "I cant lie to you, I'm a little pissed man" but he has yet to respond and that was over an hour ago so yeah.... SMFH! I know i can NOT be the only MAN who actually KEEPS HIS WORD if & when I make a DEAL with someone for whatever it may be right?!?!? So I'm still in search of a NEW or MINT *Manual SOCOM ELITE* preferably in O.D. green & Tanto blade but will settle for a different one as I was going to with this guy! I have them 2 knives I was going to trade him, but I also have other's and what I'm REALLY trying to sell or trade for the SOCOM I WANT is a MINT *L.E. Law Enforcement/Military Elite Edition O.D. Bll blade* Benchmade INFIDEL! I paid over $500 for it! Never carried outside my home! & Never made any cuts with it! Anyone interested or can help me out plz lmk! Can provide pics & contact info upon request! Sorry for the little rant but this just happened & I'm pissed man, ya know?!? Thanks Fella's!!!🤘

The way you close knives bugs me lmao

Ah. Super jew steave. His people are always sturring the pot

$300 for a knife with an aluminum handle and a liner lock. How do you think that is a good price? Bro you can get a cold steel sr1 for less then half that that will outperform that. I can't believe I watched 5 minutes of that. Shoot a benchmade adamas or contego are alot less $ then that and way better and you get the butterfly.

Idk why anyone likes this knife.. its so ugly. Looks cheap too

Awful review.