Comparison Console
Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0456
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 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 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$325Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Titanium
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
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 clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseInnovative Knife Enthusiasts
Everyday CarryUtility Cutting TasksCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Versatile Dual Action Opening ModesSolid Liner Lock MechanismErgonomic Handle With Good Grip And JimpingInnovative Design Winner Of 2011 Blade Show Award
Smooth And Quick ActionExcellent Cutting And Edge RetentionHigh Quality Materials And FinishSolid And Durable BuildAttractive Design With Blue Hardware Accents
Common complaints
Price Varies And Can Be HighSome Users May Prefer Only One Opening Mechanism
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