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Microtech MSI G10 vs Zero Tolerance 0303
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$328Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Stonewash, Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Thumb hole, cutout for reverse flick or thumb roll
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty UseTactical Use
Everyday CarryTactical UseCombat Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable And Heavy Duty DesignHighly Secure Ram Lok Locking SystemExcellent Edge Retention With M390mk SteelAmbidextrous With Reversible ClipVersatile Opening Methods
Durable Blade Steel With Excellent Wear And Corrosion ResistanceTiger Stripe Dlc Coating Enhances Hardness And Reduces FrictionAmbidextrous Assisted Opening And Reversible ClipSolid Lockup With Titanium Frame LockField Adjustable Pivot
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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