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Microtech Exocet Tanto vs Zero Tolerance 0044
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 62% 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$320Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.3 mm (1.98 in)Shortest
81.28 mm (3.20 in)Longest
Overall length
142.2 mm (5.60 in)Shortest
191.77 mm (7.55 in)Longest
Closed length
91.9 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
110.49 mm (4.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.7 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
6061 T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic finish
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Lock type
Double-Action OTF automatic
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb slide double-action automatic
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket clip and integrated money clip
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Money clip useTactical and practical tasks
Everyday CarryGentleman’s carryUsers valuing edge retention and corrosion resistance
Not best for
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Common praise
Smooth deploymentHigh quality M390 blade steelLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated money clip designAmerican craftsmanship
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth and fast manual opening with flipperDurable and lightweight titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for left or right hand useElegant, minimalist design with fine craftsmanship
Common complaints
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