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Microtech Makora D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0462
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$395Most expensive
US$385Cheapest
Weight
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
133 mm (5.24 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Red carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
Stonewash
Satin / Stonewashed Flats
Lock type
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb slide
Manual open with KVT ball-bearing system and built-in flipper
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
EDCCollectorsHard-use users
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Exceptional hardness and edge retention of CPM 20CV steelLightweight and strong carbon fiber and titanium handleSmooth deployment and reliable lockup with KVT ball-bearing system and frame lockErgonomic design with excellent balance and cutting precision
Common complaints
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
Unknown
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