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CRKT Fulcrum 2 vs Zero Tolerance 0990

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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.

CRKT Fulcrum 2 — Blade length: 71 mm (2.80 in)CRKT Fulcrum 2 — Overall length: 160 mm (6.30 in)CRKT Fulcrum 2 — Closed length: 98 mm (3.86 in)CRKT Fulcrum 2 — Blade thickness: 2.3 mm (0.09 in)CRKT Fulcrum 2 — Weight: 83 g (2.93 oz)Zero Tolerance 0990 — Blade length: 83 mm (3.27 in)Zero Tolerance 0990 — Overall length: 193 mm (7.60 in)Zero Tolerance 0990 — Closed length: 112 mm (4.41 in)Zero Tolerance 0990 — Blade thickness: 3.1 mm (0.12 in)Zero Tolerance 0990 — Weight: 82.2 g (2.90 oz)Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeight
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$264
Weight
83 g (2.93 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminium, FRN
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Matted
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Bolster
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-down clip, right side
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
!Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
Comfortable handle with aluminium and FRN materialsEffective liner-lock for safe usageCapable one-handed opening via bolster mechanismCompact size suitable for everyday carry
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
Unknown
None explicitly cited in the provided sources

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