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Microtech Scarab II Gen III vs Zero Tolerance 0650ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$375Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 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
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with black textured G-10 overlays
Finish
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
CrossFire Auto Lock
Opening method
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Automatic with button slide
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Reversible/removable tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary
Not best for
Unknown
Sheath carryFixed blade tasks
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
Smooth and reliable automatic deploymentSolid lockdown with CrossFire lock systemHigh quality materials and finishComfortable textured gripReversible and removable pocket clip
Common complaints
No specific common complaints found in source texts
CrossFire safety can be too easy to disengage accidentallyGrip feels slightly blocky for some usersDiscontinued and thus harder to findButton safety may be disengaged by clothing or gear contact
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