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Microtech MSI S/E vs Zero Tolerance 0095BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$309Most expensive
US$274.95Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
124.46 mm (4.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
S35VN
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Titanium
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
BlackWash finish on blade and handle
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing opening system
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Everyday carryTactical useFans of premium materialsCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
High quality materials and craftsmanshipSmooth and effortless blade deploymentStrong and reliable titanium frame lockReversible pocket clip for convenient carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Out of stock and not widely available
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