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CIVIVI Odium vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Odium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 164% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$100Cheapest
US$264Most expensive
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
67.2 mm (2.65 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
157.2 mm (6.19 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Cuibourtia Wood
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Black Hand Rubbed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible left/right
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCGeneral utilityPocket carry
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Extreme heavy-duty tasksMarine environments due to Damascus steel
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
Good value for moneySmooth deployment via ceramic bearingsSolid lockup and build qualityAttractive Damascus blade with unique pattern
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Thumb hole does not reliably open the bladeBlade steel (D2/Damascus) prone to patina or corrosion with exposure
None explicitly cited in the provided sources
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