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Microtech Tachyon II vs Zero Tolerance 0562MIC
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. 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 0562MIC 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, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
209 mm (8.23 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium
Micarta (front), Titanium (back)
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts and lockbar stabilization
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Everyday CarrySlicing efficiencyTough point usage
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
Excellent build quality and finishSmooth and nearly frictionless opening actionComfortable and durable handle materialsSecure frame lock with lockbar stabilizationReversible deep carry pocket clip
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
None noted explicitly in sources
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