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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0850
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$438Most expensive
US$400Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Blue carbon fiber composite
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Lock type
Slide lock
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelLightweight design due to blue carbon fiber handle and titanium clipStrong and reliable Sub-Frame Lock mechanism with hardened steel insertSmooth manual opening with aluminum thumb studMade in the USA with quality construction and attractive finish
Common complaints
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