Microtech Socom Elite Manual Tanto Apocalyptic Plain M390 Black Aluminum 161-10AP

The Microtech Socom Elite offers the high-end performance Microtech is known for in a manual operation, full-size tactical folder. This manual version features a Tanto point blade in Apocalyptic finished Bohler M390 and Black aircraft grade aluminum handles with traction inserts.

Brand new, direct from Microtech Knives, USA.

Blade: The Socom Elite sports a beefy 4-inch blade of high performance, Bohler M390 stainless steel with a rugged Apocalyptic finish. The Apocalyptic finish is a combination blasted/stonewashed finish that deliver a non-reflective and wear hiding look. The high height saber grind offers an excellent combination of durability and slicing performance while the Tanto point delivers both toughness and exceptional piercing power. The blade is fast and smooth on a ceramic ball bearing pivot and is deployed via generous dual thumb studs for decisive action. Each knife is individually serialized and dated on the front of the blade.

Handle: Constructed of durable aluminum handles that are both light weight 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. An inset titanium liner lock mechanism delivers solid and reliable lock up and smooth operation thanks to the hardened steel insert. The Socom Elite is completed with Torx hardware and hardened steel glass breaker insert.

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

Bohler M390: Bohler M390 has become an extremely popular choice for high-end, user grade knives thanks to its high level edge retention and exceptional corrosion resistance making it very low maintenance. It also resists burr formation for greater ease of sharpening. Comparable steels are CTS-204P and CPM-20CV.