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Microtech Troodon D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0650ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST 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$375Cheapest
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 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
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with black textured G-10 overlays
Finish
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Slide lock
CrossFire Auto Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide open and lock
Automatic with button slide
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible/removable tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary
Not best for
Unknown
Sheath carryFixed blade tasks
Common praise
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Smooth and reliable automatic deploymentSolid lockdown with CrossFire lock systemHigh quality materials and finishComfortable textured gripReversible and removable pocket clip
Common complaints
Unknown
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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