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Microtech Scarab II Gen III vs Zero Tolerance 0392
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$547Most expensive
US$400Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
CTS-204P
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Satin, PVD coating (Black version)
Lock type
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Frame lock
Opening method
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Tip-up / Tip-down, deep carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryMilitary And Law Enforcement
Everyday CarryTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Of M390mk SteelSmooth And Reliable Dual Action Otf MechanismDurable And Lightweight Aluminum HandleStonewash And Cerakote Finishes For Durability And AestheticsWell Suited For Tactical, Utility, And Collecting Purposes
Excellent Build Quality With Precise Manufacturing.Robust And Smooth Flipping Action With A Heavy Detent.Durable And Corrosion Resistant Cts 204p Blade Steel.Comfortable And Ergonomic Handle With Working Finish To Hide Wear.Strong, Secure Lockup With Dual Stop Pins And Lock Bar Insert.
Common complaints
No Specific Common Complaints Found In Source Texts
Heaviest Detent Of Any Owned Knife, Requiring Some Break In.Flipper Tab Can Be Pointy If Not Used Properly.
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