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Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Zero Tolerance 0301
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% 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 0301 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 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$337Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
227.6 g (8.03 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 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
Closed length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.97 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
Handle material
G10 (fluted black)
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
Tactical useLaw enforcementEMS useHarsh environmentsHeavy use
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight carrySmall slim penknife substitute
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.
Extremely durable and tough, almost as tough as a fixed bladeLarge, visible thumb studs and flipper operable with glovesSolid purchase on handle due to scalloped titanium and G10 panels and serrationsQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry optionsHigh corrosion resistance and edge retention of S30V blade with DLC coating
Common complaints
Unknown
Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses
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