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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire 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$264Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
None explicitly cited in the provided sources
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