The late great purveyor J.W. Denton said the best-looking knives were shaped like sports cars, and the Microtech Socom Delta—the Blade Magazine 2012 American-Made Knife Of The Year®—is one J.W. would have loved to take around the block for a cut or two.
MICROTECH SOCOM DELTA
•Pattern: Single-action folder
•Blade steel: Powdered CPM S35VN stainless
•Blade length: 3.75”
•Handle material: G10/carbon fiber
•Closed length: 5.25”
•Weight: 4.2 ozs.
•Special stuff: Carbon-fiber handle has a titanium lockbar w/removable insert to hold the blade securely in place; ceramic bearing system provides smooth, fast action
•MSRP: $330
•Available: Now
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