Comparison Console
Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
S-30V
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Black DLC coating on blade
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 with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy bushcraft
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 qualityReliable assisted opening mechanismStrong S-30V steel bladeComfortable grip due to Trac-Tec insertsAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Lacks a sheathHandle may feel small for some users
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