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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0801
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$270Cheapest
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
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
ELMAX
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Titanium
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
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 and dependable flipping actionStrong and secure titanium frame lockExcellent edge retention with ELMAX steelComfortable and secure grip due to machined titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for both left and right-handed carry
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams
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