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Microtech Exocet D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 66% 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$299Most expensive
US$264Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Stonewashed
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
High-quality USA manufacturingSmooth and reliable double action OTF mechanismPremium steel blades such as M390MKVersatile double-edged dagger bladeUseful and sturdy money clip functionCompact and lightweight design
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
None explicitly cited in the provided sources
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