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Microtech Troodon S/E vs Zero Tolerance 0454
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0454 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$500Cheapest
Weight
140.39 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
238.4 mm (9.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM D2 / 14C28N
Handle material
Aluminum
3D machined carbon fiber
Finish
Black (blade)
Unknown
Lock type
Out The Front
Sub-frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible titanium roller ball pocket clip
Single position titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelDuty CarryEveryday CarryHard-use situations
CollectorsEDC enthusiasts seeking high-quality limited edition folding knives
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy use cutting tasks (knife is primarily a collectible)
Common praise
Smooth and snappy OTF actionReliable and heavy-dutyExceptional grip from jimping and groovesExceptional build qualityQuick and effortless deployment
High-quality craftsmanshipLightweight despite size due to carbon fiber handleInnovative composite blade designAward-winning design by Dmitry Sinkevich
Common complaints
Unknown
Not intended for hard use; considered primarily a collectibleLimited availability due to rarity
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