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Microtech Tachyon II vs Zero Tolerance 0200ST
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, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$240Cheapest
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium
Black G-10
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Unknown
Liner Lock
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Flipper and dual thumb studs
Clip type
Unknown
Removable, reversible, 4-way adjustable stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
MilitaryLaw EnforcementEveryday CarryExtreme Conditions
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
Robust and durable buildSolid lockup comparable to fixed bladesAmbidextrous easy openingExcellent grip with textured G-10Adjustable pivot for deployment preference
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Thick handle makes pocket carry less comfortable
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