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CIVIVI Wyvern vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 355% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$58Cheapest
US$264Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Fiber-glass Reinforced Nylon
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed or Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
6AL4V Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDC KnivesCamping KnivesHunting KnivesTactical Knives
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
Smooth operation with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotGood edge retention from D2 steelLightweight and comfortable FRN handleAffordable quality EDC knife
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
D2 steel is not stainless and requires maintenance to prevent rustFRN handle may feel less premium compared to other materialsLiner lock less robust than frame locks for heavy use
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