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Microtech Exocet vs Zero Tolerance 0609PUR
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Exocet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 31% 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$299Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
49.5 mm (1.95 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK (Apocalyptic), CTS-204P, or varied steel types
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic, Anodized
Gray DLC (blade), PVD-coating (blade)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Frame lock
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic (thumb slider)
Flipper with KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Pocket clip doubling as money clip
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryDiscreet carryCalifornia legal carryUtility and practical use
Everyday carryEDCTactical useUtility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and lightweightInnovative money clip integrationCalifornia legal blade lengthHigh quality materials and constructionSharp dual-edge dagger blade
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipGood edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelAttractive anodized titanium handleSmooth ball bearing flipper deploymentRobust frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued availabilityLimited to right-handed users without clip adjustment
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