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Microtech DOC vs Zero Tolerance 0203
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$350Most expensive
US$304Cheapest
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Olive G10
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Black PVD / Black Cerakote
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
DuraLock
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Manual, thumb stud
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseAssisted Opening Folder Collectors
Hard Use TasksEDCTactical UsePrecision And Heavy Duty Cutting
Not best for
Those Preferring Very Smooth Opening As Zt 0801Users Wanting Smaller Or Lighter Knife
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative Assisted Flipper DesignSolid Build QualityStrong S30V Blade Steel With Good Edge RetentionExcellent Grip With Traction InsertsWell Centered BladeRazor Sharp Out Of Box
Outstanding Edge Retention And Toughness From CPM M4 SteelReliable And Secure Duralock MechanismSolid 3d Machined Olive G10 Handle Offering Excellent GripReversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip For Versatile CarryMade In The USA With Overbuilt Quality And Durable Construction
Common complaints
Bulky And Protruding Pocket ClipSomewhat Heavy At 7 OuncesOpening With Thumb Studs Is Less Smooth Than Flipper
Relatively Heavy At 6.6 Ounces (187 Grams) Compared To Typical EDC Knives
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