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CIVIVI Placoid vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for closed length.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$63.5
Unknown
Weight
131.5 g (4.64 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.3 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
220.7 mm (8.69 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.4 mm (5.02 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
S-30V
Handle material
Shredded G10
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
Satin Finished
Black DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingGeneral outdoor use
Everyday carryTactical useWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy bushcraft
Common praise
Smooth action with ceramic ball bearing pivotErgonomic handle with palm swellGood corrosion resistance and edge retention of 14C28N steel
Excellent build qualityReliable assisted opening mechanismStrong S-30V steel bladeComfortable grip due to Trac-Tec insertsAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Lacks a sheathHandle may feel small for some users
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