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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0301
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 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 0301 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 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$300Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
227.6 g (8.03 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 mm (8.62 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
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
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, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Tactical useLaw enforcementEMS useHarsh environmentsHeavy use
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight carrySmall slim penknife substitute
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Extremely durable and tough, almost as tough as a fixed bladeLarge, visible thumb studs and flipper operable with glovesSolid purchase on handle due to scalloped titanium and G10 panels and serrationsQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry optionsHigh corrosion resistance and edge retention of S30V blade with DLC coating
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses
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