Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cetos vs Zero Tolerance 0888
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0888 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0888 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0888 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0888 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$48.75
Unknown
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
215.3 g (7.59 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Shortest
136.5 mm (5.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
Composite of S110V and 14C28N
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Satin finish
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip up bead blasted titanium pocket clip, can be positioned for left or right carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers valuing high quality materials and craftsmanship
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and swift flipper openingReliable frame lock mechanismGood balance of toughness and corrosion resistance with 14C28N blade steelPleasant handle materials and design
High-quality materials and buildExceptional ergonomic design and fitInnovative and elegant clip designAwarded 2012 Overall Knife of the Year
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Limited production and availabilityPreowned items may show light wear
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