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Microtech Dirac vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Dirac stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$309Most expensive
US$236Cheapest
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
69 g (2.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
Stonewash (blade) / Orange anodized (handle)
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
Out The Front
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Cover firing slider
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Pocket clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carryUtility tasksTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality and precision engineeringErgonomic handle design similar to HALO seriesInnovative internal mechanism and proprietary hardwareIntegrated glass breaker tip as an emergency utilityReliable dual action deployment and retraction
Lightweight yet strong and durableSmooth and fast blade deployment with KVT ball bearing systemSecure and reliable frame lockAttractive black and green anodized color schemeComfortable handle with carbon fiber and titanium
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively pricey compared to some competitors (as noted by some users)
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