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Microtech DOC vs Zero Tolerance 0300BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$340Cheapest
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Lightest
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)
95.25 mm (3.75 in)
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
SpeedSafe assisted opening (spring assisted), ambidextrous thumb studs or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Combat tasksHard use tasksDurabilityUtility tasks
Not best for
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Light EDC when weight is an issueStabbing tasks
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
Excellent ergonomics with aggressive handle textureStrong, durable S30V steel blade with superior edge retentionRobust titanium frame lock provides secure blade lockupSpeedSafe assisted opening allows fast one-handed deploymentQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry options
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
Relatively heavy at 8 ounces (226.8 grams) which may deter some usersNot ideal for users preferring lighter or smaller EDC knives
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