Comparison Console
Microtech Tachyon II vs Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK 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 0095S90BLK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$295Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
151 g (5.33 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S90V
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Blackwashed, DLC-coating
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Everyday carryTactical useDefensive use
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 constructionSmooth flipping action with KVT ball-bearing systemSleek, stealthy designGood edge retention with S90V steel
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Heavier than knives with lighter handle materialsStandard stamped pocket clip not premium milled type
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