Comparison Console
CRKT Avant vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$75
Unknown
Weight
153.09 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.65 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
109.52 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.63 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
S-30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber with G10 base
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
Satin
Black DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper with ambidextrous thumb studs and IKBS ball bearing pivot
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility Cutting TasksLight to Moderate Outdoor Use
Everyday carryTactical useWork tasks
Not best for
Heavy Duty ChoppingSurvival Scenarios Requiring Fixed Blade
Heavy bushcraft
Common praise
Smooth and reliable flipper openingLightweight yet sturdy carbon fiber handleGood balance of blade length and portabilityAttractive aesthetic with bronze accents
Excellent build qualityReliable assisted opening mechanismStrong S-30V steel bladeComfortable grip due to Trac-Tec insertsAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
None clearly supported by provided sources
Lacks a sheathHandle may feel small for some users
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