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Microtech MSI S/E vs Zero Tolerance 0920BLK
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0920BLK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0920BLK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920BLK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920BLK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920BLK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$300Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Titanium
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Stonewash blade, bead-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
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
Side to side reversible bronze anodized titanium pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
EDCCampingHuntingHiking
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
Lightweight for its sizeSmooth flipping actionSolid and rugged buildPremium steel with excellent edge retentionComfortable gripNice stonewash finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Large size may not fit all pockets comfortablyHandle surface shows fingerprints easily
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