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Microtech Tachyon III vs Zero Tolerance 0452CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$289Most expensive
US$280Cheapest
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Heaviest
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Overall length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
236 mm (9.29 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
132 mm (5.20 in)
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon fiber front and titanium back
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Dual finish: satin finish on the grind and stonewashed finish on the flats and handle
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Manual flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLight tactical useSelf-defense
Not best for
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Camp or survival knife
Common praise
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Very smooth and fast deploymentExcellent edge retention and toughnessLightweight yet solid and well balancedHandles comfortably with good ergonomicsDeep-carry pocket clip is discreet and secure
Common complaints
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
Initial stiff detent requiring break-in and lubrication (resolves with use)
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