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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0920BLK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0920BLK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0920BLK 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 0920BLK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920BLK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Zero Tolerance 0920BLK stands out as the longest option for overall 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$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
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 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 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Titanium
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Stonewash blade, bead-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
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
Side to side reversible bronze anodized titanium pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
EDCCampingHuntingHiking
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
Lightweight for its sizeSmooth flipping actionSolid and rugged buildPremium steel with excellent edge retentionComfortable gripNice stonewash finish
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Large size may not fit all pockets comfortablyHandle surface shows fingerprints easily
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