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Cold Steel Recon Scout vs Zero Tolerance 0303
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 45% 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$325Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
269 g (9.49 oz)Heaviest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
317.5 mm (12.50 in)Longest
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
7.95 mm (0.31 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V Tool Steel
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
Kray-Ex
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Satin
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
Fixed
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Unknown
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
SurvivalCombatHuntingBushcraftHeavy field utility
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Extreme durabilityBalanced cutting powerStrong piercing abilityNon-slip Kray-Ex handleRobust spineFull tang constructionSecure-Ex sheath for dependable carry
Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistanceTiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces frictionAmbidextrous assisted opening and reversible clipSolid lockup with titanium frame lockField adjustable pivot
Common complaints
Minor quirks in sheath fit or deployment speed
Unknown
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