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Microtech Scarab II S/E vs Zero Tolerance 0308
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$554Most expensive
US$445Cheapest
Weight
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
195.67 g (6.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
G10 front scale, titanium back
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Out The Front
Frame lock
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Manual flipper KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Right or left hand reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Everyday carryWorkTactical
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Excellent hardness and edge retention of CPM 20CV steelSmooth and reliable KVT ball-bearing openingSolid frame lock mechanismGood grip with 3D machined handle scalesAdjustable pivot with custom nut
Common complaints
Unknown
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