Comparison Console
Microtech Tachyon II vs Zero Tolerance 0095BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$295Most expensive
US$274.95Cheapest
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)
150.3 g (5.30 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
124.46 mm (4.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
S35VN
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
BlackWash finish on blade and handle
Lock type
Unknown
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing opening system
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Everyday carryTactical useFans of premium materialsCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
High quality materials and craftsmanshipSmooth and effortless blade deploymentStrong and reliable titanium frame lockReversible pocket clip for convenient carry
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Out of stock and not widely available
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