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Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto vs Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$138Cheapest
US$190Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
192 mm (7.56 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Gray anodized aluminum
Finish
Satin
Blackwash
Lock type
Lockback
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Speed safe assisted flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
Everyday carryTactical useGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Common praise
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
High-quality S35VN steel bladeAssist opening mechanism is smooth and fastComfortable ergonomic handle with good gripReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryDurable blackwash blade finish hides scratches
Common complaints
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
Some variation in weight between sourcesBlade steel is sometimes reported as Elmax but consensus is S35VNNot intended for heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
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