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Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Zero Tolerance 0560
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$364Most expensive
US$250Cheapest
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
Elmax
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Push Button
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
Compact pocket carry given large size
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
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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