Comparison Console
Microtech MSI G10 vs Zero Tolerance 0393GLCF
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 0393GLCF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393GLCF 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 0393GLCF 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 0393GLCF 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 with glow-in-the-dark carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Stonewash, Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Working finish
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb hole, cutout for reverse flick or thumb roll
Manual with KVT ball bearings, opens with flipper
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible tip-up pocketclip for right/left carry
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
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM 20CV steelDurable and comfortable titanium frame with unique glow-in-the-dark carbon fiber overlaySmooth opening with KVT ball bearing system and flipperReversible pocketclip allows versatile carry optionsWorking finish hides wear well
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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