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Microtech MSI S/E vs Zero Tolerance 0456
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$309Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Titanium
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
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 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 CarryUtility Cutting TasksCollectors
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
Smooth And Quick ActionExcellent Cutting And Edge RetentionHigh Quality Materials And FinishSolid And Durable BuildAttractive Design With Blue Hardware Accents
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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