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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0562MIC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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
US$300
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
209 mm (8.23 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Micarta (front), Titanium (back)
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts and lockbar stabilization
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 pocket clip for tip-up carry (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday CarrySlicing efficiencyTough point usage
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
Excellent build quality and finishSmooth and nearly frictionless opening actionComfortable and durable handle materialsSecure frame lock with lockbar stabilizationReversible deep carry pocket clip
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
None noted explicitly in sources
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