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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0200
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$300Most expensive
US$175Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
G-10 Laminate
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Black coated (DLC as per partial serrated model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Flipper, dual thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up, Tip-Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday CarryTactical useMilitary and Law Enforcement use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Durable and tough blade steel (154CM)Solid liner-lock mechanism feels like a fixed bladeDual opening methods including flipper and thumb studs for ambidextrous use3D-molded G-10 handle provides excellent gripHeavy and robust build quality
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
The textured handle can make pocket entry and exit challenging
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