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Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Zero Tolerance 0801
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$270Cheapest
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 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)
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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.
Smooth and dependable flipping actionStrong and secure titanium frame lockExcellent edge retention with ELMAX steelComfortable and secure grip due to machined titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for both left and right-handed carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams
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