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Microtech Dirac Delta vs Zero Tolerance 0850
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$429Most expensive
US$400Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)
95 mm (3.74 in)
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
221 mm (8.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Blue carbon fiber composite
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Lock type
Double action OTF
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance with M390 steelSmooth and ergonomic top-mounted thumb slide openingDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleVersatile ambidextrous use and integrated glass breaker
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
Unknown
Unknown
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