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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs Zero Tolerance 0566
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 40% 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$113Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Textured G10 front, stainless steel back
Finish
Dark coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useAmbidextrous carry
Not best for
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Unknown
Common praise
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Robust and sturdy constructionExcellent edge retention and toughness of CPM S35VN steelGood grip with textured G10 and ergonomic handleSmooth and rapid assisted openingQuad-mount deep-carry clip allows versatile carry optionsWell balanced size for EDC
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Heavier compared to titanium framed alternativesSome users find assisted opening aggressiveInitial lock stick that can go away with use
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