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Microtech DOC vs Zero Tolerance 0303

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Microtech DOC — Overall length: 228.6 mm (9.00 in)Microtech DOC — Closed length: 139.7 mm (5.50 in)Microtech DOC — Blade thickness: 4.064 mm (0.16 in)Microtech DOC — Weight: 198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Microtech DOC — Retail price: US$350Microtech DOC — Blade length: 95.25 mm (3.75 in)Zero Tolerance 0303 — Overall length: 219.08 mm (8.63 in)Zero Tolerance 0303 — Closed length: 127 mm (5.00 in)Zero Tolerance 0303 — Blade thickness: 15.9 mm (0.63 in)Zero Tolerance 0303 — Weight: 255.15 g (9.00 oz)Zero Tolerance 0303 — Retail price: US$340Zero Tolerance 0303 — Blade length: 95.25 mm (3.75 in)Overall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail priceBlade length
Price & carry
Retail price
US$350Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 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
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
Not best for
!Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801!Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
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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
Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistanceTiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces frictionAmbidextrous assisted opening and reversible clipSolid lockup with titanium frame lockField adjustable pivot
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
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