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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0300BW
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 27% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 0300BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$300Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
SpeedSafe assisted opening (spring assisted), ambidextrous thumb studs or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Combat tasksHard use tasksDurabilityUtility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Light EDC when weight is an issueStabbing tasks
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Excellent ergonomics with aggressive handle textureStrong, durable S30V steel blade with superior edge retentionRobust titanium frame lock provides secure blade lockupSpeedSafe assisted opening allows fast one-handed deploymentQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry options
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Relatively heavy at 8 ounces (226.8 grams) which may deter some usersNot ideal for users preferring lighter or smaller EDC knives
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