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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0350
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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$300
Unknown
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
175.8 g (6.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
193.7 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
118.1 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Textured G-10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Tungsten DLC black coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
SpeedSafe assisted opening (flipper and right side thumb stud)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Quad-mount clip (ambidextrous tip-up or tip-down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useMedium sized knife needsSecure grip use
Not best for
Unknown
Users needing fixed bladesUsers preferring very lightweight knives
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Excellent build qualitySecure and comfortable gripEffective SpeedSafe assisted deploymentHigh quality S30V steel blade with durable DLC coatingWell executed liner lock with good lockupVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Relatively heavy for some EDC usersLeft side thumb stud less accessible
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