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Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Zero Tolerance 0560
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 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$250Cheapest
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 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
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Elmax
Handle material
G10 (fluted black)
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Compact pocket carry given large size
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.
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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