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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0200ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0200ST 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 0200ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$240Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Black G-10
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Flipper and dual thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Removable, reversible, 4-way adjustable stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
MilitaryLaw EnforcementEveryday CarryExtreme Conditions
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
Robust and durable buildSolid lockup comparable to fixed bladesAmbidextrous easy openingExcellent grip with textured G-10Adjustable pivot for deployment preference
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Thick handle makes pocket carry less comfortable
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