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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0650ST
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST 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 0650ST 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$375Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
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
222 mm (8.74 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
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with black textured G-10 overlays
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
CrossFire Auto Lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Automatic with button slide
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible/removable tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary
Not best for
Unknown
Sheath carryFixed blade tasks
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 reliable automatic deploymentSolid lockdown with CrossFire lock systemHigh quality materials and finishComfortable textured gripReversible and removable pocket clip
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
CrossFire safety can be too easy to disengage accidentallyGrip feels slightly blocky for some usersDiscontinued and thus harder to findButton safety may be disengaged by clothing or gear contact
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