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Microtech Tachyon III 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 III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% 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 III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 22% 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$289Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 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
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
209 mm (8.23 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
123 mm (4.84 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 MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum
Micarta (front), Titanium (back)
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts and lockbar stabilization
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Everyday CarrySlicing efficiencyTough point usage
Not best for
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
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
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
None noted explicitly in sources
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