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Microtech Troodon D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0308
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$511Most expensive
US$445Cheapest
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)Lightest
195.67 g (6.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
G10 front scale, titanium back
Finish
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slide lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slide open and lock
Manual flipper KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Right or left hand reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carryWorkTactical
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Excellent hardness and edge retention of CPM 20CV steelSmooth and reliable KVT ball-bearing openingSolid frame lock mechanismGood grip with 3D machined handle scalesAdjustable pivot with custom nut
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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