Microtech Ultratech D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0308
Microtech Ultratech D/E ($280) vs Zero Tolerance 0308 ($250) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right otf knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Microtech Ultratech D/E | Zero Tolerance 0308 |
|---|
| Price | $280 | $250 |
| Weight | 110g | 200g |
| Blade | 3.46" M390 | — |
| Type | OTF double action automatic | — |
| Handle | 6061-T6 aluminum | Titanium / G10 |
| Origin | Asheville, NC USA | — |
| Weight | 110g | 7.1 oz |
| Legal | Legal in many states — check yours | — |
| Blade Steel | — | CPM-20CV |
| Blade Length | — | 3.75" |
| Lock | — | Frame Lock |
| Pivot | — | KVT Ball Bearing |
Pros & Cons
Microtech Ultratech D/E
- M390 steel world-class
- OTF deploy fastest knife open
- CNC aluminum machined to tight tolerances
- Asheville NC American made
- Resale value holds extremely well
- OTF legality varies by state
- $280 for a single-function knife
- Not TSA legal ever
Zero Tolerance 0308
- CPM-20CV is top-tier blade steel
- Titanium frame construction
- KVT pivot is silky smooth
- 200g is heavy for daily carry
- $250 is serious premium pricing
- Too large for some pockets
Zero Tolerance 0308 is the better value at $250. If weight matters most, Microtech Ultratech D/E carries lighter at 110g. Both are part of our curated otf knife index — tap through to check current pricing.