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Microtech Tachyon II vs Zero Tolerance 0801TI
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 5% 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 0801TI 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801TI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801TI stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801TI 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
158.6 g (5.59 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
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Stonewashed blade, bead-blasted handle
Lock type
Unknown
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Manual flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible deep-carry titanium clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Everyday carryWorkTactical
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
Smooth and reliable opening actionComfortable and secure grip due to 3D-machined titanium handleRobust titanium frame lock and high-quality materialsExcellent edge retention and wear resistance from CPM S35VN steel
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Unknown
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