Comparison Console
Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Zero Tolerance 0308
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$364Cheapest
US$445Most expensive
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
195.67 g (6.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)
95 mm (3.74 in)
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
G10 front scale, titanium back
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Push Button
Manual flipper KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Right or left hand reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryHard Use Cutting Tasks
Everyday CarryWorkTactical
Not best for
Left Handed Users (right Hand Only Clip And Deployment)
Unknown
Common praise
Fast And Reliable Automatic DeploymentStrong And Durable ConstructionUnique And Functional Safety KillswitchHigh Quality Premium Steel Blade (elmax)Versatile Blade Profile And Edge Types
Excellent Hardness And Edge Retention Of CPM 20cv SteelSmooth And Reliable Kvt Ball Bearing OpeningSolid Frame Lock MechanismGood Grip With 3d Machined Handle ScalesAdjustable Pivot With Custom Nut
Common complaints
Right Hand Only Pocket Clip And OpenerRelatively Heavy For A Folding Knife
Unknown
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