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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0220
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$285Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
175.8 g (6.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Titanium
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Stonewashed blade, bead-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
EDCCollectorsUsers wanting premium materials and good edge retention
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
High-quality S35VN steel blade with excellent edge retentionSmooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper openingAttractive stonewashed and bead blasted finishReversible deep-carry clip allows ambidextrous carryWell-built titanium frame lock with hardened steel insert
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Discontinued model and limited availability
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