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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs Zero Tolerance 0300
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$113
Unknown
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Textured G10 over stainless steel liner and titanium frame lock side
Finish
Dark coating
Tungsten Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted opening with Kershaw SpeedSafe, deployable by thumbstud or flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Stiff pocket clip mountable on all 4 corners
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Utility tasks with heavy useUsers wanting high durability and solidityCollectors or users valuing USA made, premium design
Not best for
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Lightweight everyday carry due to heavy weight (8.6 oz)Users who prefer smaller or lighter knives
Common praise
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Exceptional build quality and fit and finishExcellent ergonomics and grip with zero hot spotsStrong and durable blade with a thick 4mm profileHigh quality Tungsten DLC blade coating for durability and corrosion resistanceSecure and versatile four-position pocket clipAmbidextrous assisted opening with thumbstud and flipper
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Relatively heavy weight may deter some users for everyday carry
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