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Microtech MSI G10 vs Zero Tolerance 0393
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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 0393 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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)
142 g (5.01 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
209 mm (8.23 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium, glow-in-the-dark carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Stonewash, Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Working finish
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb hole, cutout for reverse flick or thumb roll
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty useTactical use
Everyday carryWorkTactical
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
High edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM 20CV steelSmooth flipper opening with KVT ball bearing systemReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryDurable titanium frame lock with hardened steel insertGlow-in-the-dark handle overlays enhance visibility in low light
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued, harder to find new unitsRelatively heavy at 142 grams for a folding knife
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