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Microtech Cypher T/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 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$477Most expensive
US$400Cheapest
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)
126 mm (4.96 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Black Aluminum
Blue carbon fiber composite
Finish
Black
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Lock type
Slide lock
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Double action out-the-front (D/A OTF) automatic
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Clip type
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional useCollectors
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance due to premium Bohler M390MK steelUltra-smooth blade deployment and retraction with dual-spring drivetrainSecure grip enhanced by handle jimping and ergonomic designCompact and lightweight for easy everyday carryHigh-quality craftsmanship and reliability
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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