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Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK vs Zero Tolerance 0456
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$274Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
213 g (7.51 oz)Heaviest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
77.47 mm (3.05 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
181.36 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
RAM-LOK (Bar Lock)
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual folder
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryControl And ReliabilityPremium Performance
Everyday CarryUtility Cutting TasksCollectors
Not best for
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Common praise
Secure Lockup With Ram Lok Bar LockLightweight And Durable Aluminum HandleExceptional Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Of M390mk SteelSmooth, Confident Manual OperationCompact And Aggressive Design Suited For EDC
Smooth And Quick ActionExcellent Cutting And Edge RetentionHigh Quality Materials And FinishSolid And Durable BuildAttractive Design With Blue Hardware Accents
Common complaints
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