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Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Zero Tolerance 0300BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$337Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
G10 (fluted black)
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening (spring assisted), ambidextrous thumb studs or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty EDCAmbidextrous Use
Combat TasksHard Use TasksDurabilityUtility Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Light EDC When Weight Is An IssueStabbing Tasks
Common praise
Innovative Ram Lok Crossbar Lock For Secure And Smooth Operation.High Quality Bohler M390mk Blade Steel.Ambidextrous Thumb Stud And Reversible Pocket Clip Allows Left Or Right Carry.Durable Fluted Black G10 Or Titanium Handle With Secure Grip.Made In The USA With High Craftsmanship.
Excellent Ergonomics With Aggressive Handle TextureStrong, Durable S30V Steel Blade With Superior Edge RetentionRobust Titanium Frame Lock Provides Secure Blade LockupSpeedsafe Assisted Opening Allows Fast One Handed DeploymentQuad Mount Pocket Clip For Versatile Carry Options
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively Heavy At 8 Ounces (226.8 Grams) Which May Deter Some UsersNot Ideal For Users Preferring Lighter Or Smaller EDC Knives
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