Microtech Socom Elite Auto Tanto Tactical Black Elmax Plain Edge Automatic Knife 161A-1T

The Microtech Socom Elite Tactical offers the high-end performance Microtech is known for in a button operated, full-size automatic tactical folder. This Tactical version features a plain edge Tanto blade in two-tone black Elmax stainless steel, black aircraft grade aluminum handles with traction inserts and all black hardware.

Brand new, direct from Microtech Knives, USA.

Blade: The Socom Elite sports a beefy 4-inch blade of high performance Bohler Elmax stailness steel with a subdued two-tone finish: black poly-ceramic Cerakote coating on the grinds and satin on the flats. The high height saber grind offers an excellent combination of durability and slicing performance while the Tanto point offers the ultimate in piercing capability while retaining a high level of toughness. The blade opens lightning quick via the large, high traction button actuator.

Handle: Constructed of durable aluminum handles that are both lightweight and tough, finished in a black hard anodization for a discreet look. Black traction inserts deliver security in the hand along with a jimped thumb ramp and jimping along both the top and bottom of the tapered pommel end. The same button that deploys the blade also disengages the rock solid plunge lock that delivers security in use. This Tactical version is completed with black Torx hardware, clip and hardened steel glass breaker insert. Each Socom Elite is individually serialized and dated on the front of the blade. 

Carries via a right hand, tip-down stainless steel pocket clip.

Bohler Elmax: Bohler Elmax is a popular choice for high-end user grade knives thanks to its excellent edge retention. Elmax has similar performance to the American S30V with a slight improvement in corrosion resistance and toughness.