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Microtech Tachyon II vs Zero Tolerance 0650ST
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$375Most expensive
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with black textured G-10 overlays
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Unknown
CrossFire Auto Lock
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Automatic with button slide
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible/removable tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary
Not best for
Unknown
Sheath carryFixed blade tasks
Common praise
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Smooth and reliable automatic deploymentSolid lockdown with CrossFire lock systemHigh quality materials and finishComfortable textured gripReversible and removable pocket clip
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
CrossFire safety can be too easy to disengage accidentallyGrip feels slightly blocky for some usersDiscontinued and thus harder to findButton safety may be disengaged by clothing or gear contact
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