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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0561
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0561 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0561 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$260Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
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
223.52 mm (8.80 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)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
Elmax stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
3D machined G-10 front, 3D machined titanium back
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Titanium frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Thumbstud, flipper with KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Quad-mount deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
EDCHard use knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Smooth deployment due to KVT ball bearing systemStrong and solid lockup with titanium frame lock and lockbar stabilizerVersatile deep carry quad-mount pocket clipHigh quality materials and American madeHandle design is ergonomic and attractive
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
None clearly stated in provided sources
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