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Microtech MSI Polymer vs Zero Tolerance 0350TS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$212Cheapest
US$235Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
158.8 g (5.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
82.5 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM S30V
Handle material
Polymer
Black G-10
Finish
Apocalyptic or Stonewash depending on model
Tiger stripe Tungsten DLC coating (Blade), Cerakote finish (Blade according to SMKW)
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Liner lock (also described as framelock at SMKW source)
Opening method
Unknown
SpeedSafe assisted opening (blade flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud)
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Quad-mount, tip-up and tip-down, left and right sides
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty UseUtilityOutdoorEmergency Personnel
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useQuick deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and reliable RAM-LOK locking mechanismExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelAmbidextrous one-handed operationGood grip and handle texturesPremium USA manufacturing quality
Durable build qualityExcellent build and mechanical qualityEffective assisted opening mechanismMultiple clip mounting options
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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