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CIVIVI Cetos vs Zero Tolerance 0900
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 392% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$48.75Cheapest
US$240Most expensive
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
EDCTactical useDurable backup knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those needing lighter knifeThose needing very thin blade
Common praise
Smooth and swift flipper openingReliable frame lock mechanismGood balance of toughness and corrosion resistance with 14C28N blade steelPleasant handle materials and design
Excellent build qualityComfortable ergonomic titanium handleSmooth flipper action with KVT bearingDurable and resistant CPM S35VN blade steelCompact size ideal for EDC
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Heavier than typical for blade lengthChunky blade thicknessHandle clip requires appropriate pants for secure carry
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