Comparison Console
Microtech DOC vs Zero Tolerance 0650ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech DOC 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$350Cheapest
US$375Most expensive
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 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)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with black textured G-10 overlays
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
CrossFire Auto Lock
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Automatic with button slide
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Reversible/removable tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary
Not best for
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Sheath carryFixed blade 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
Smooth and reliable automatic deploymentSolid lockdown with CrossFire lock systemHigh quality materials and finishComfortable textured gripReversible and removable pocket clip
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
CrossFire safety can be too easy to disengage accidentallyGrip feels slightly blocky for some usersDiscontinued and thus harder to findButton safety may be disengaged by clothing or gear contact
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