Comparison Console
Microtech DOC vs Zero Tolerance 0301
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 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% 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 0301 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 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.
Zero Tolerance 0301 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$295Cheapest
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Lightest
227.6 g (8.03 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 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Tactical useLaw enforcementEMS useHarsh environmentsHeavy use
Not best for
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Lightweight carrySmall slim penknife substitute
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
Extremely durable and tough, almost as tough as a fixed bladeLarge, visible thumb studs and flipper operable with glovesSolid purchase on handle due to scalloped titanium and G10 panels and serrationsQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry optionsHigh corrosion resistance and edge retention of S30V blade with DLC coating
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses
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