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Microtech Ultratech T/E vs Zero Tolerance 0462
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0462 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$437Most expensive
US$385Cheapest
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
133 mm (5.24 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6161-T6 aluminum
Red carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
DLC coating on blade
Satin / Stonewashed Flats
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Manual open with KVT ball-bearing system and built-in flipper
Clip type
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty UseTactical ProfessionalsLaw EnforcementEmergency Use With Glass Breaker
EDCCollectorsHard Use Users
Not best for
Users Desiring Single Edged Blade For Thumb Control
Unknown
Common praise
Extremely Rugged Construction And DesignZero Blade Play Mechanism Nearly Eliminates Blade MovementIntegrated Glass Breaker On HandleHigh Quality Materials And EngineeringStrong Pocket Clip With Smooth DeploymentDurable Dlc Coating On Blade
Exceptional Hardness And Edge Retention Of CPM 20cv SteelLightweight And Strong Carbon Fiber And Titanium HandleSmooth Deployment And Reliable Lockup With Kvt Ball Bearing System And Frame LockErgonomic Design With Excellent Balance And Cutting Precision
Common complaints
Double Edged Blade Limits Thumb Pressure Control During Cutting
Unknown
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