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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs Zero Tolerance 0620
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% 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)
181.44 g (6.40 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
124.46 mm (4.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.9 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
Elmax stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 front scale, titanium back scale
Finish
Dark coating
Black Tungsten DLC coating on blade, stonewashed titanium back scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb disk, Emerson Wave opener
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible metal pocket clip, tip-up, left and right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Tactical useMilitaryRescueLaw enforcement
Not best for
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Small, lightweight pocket carryLeft-handed users without adjustment
Common praise
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Robust build quality and solid constructionExcellent blade grind and edge retentionExcellent ergonomics with secure gripReliable and quick deployment with Emerson Wave feature
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Knife is heavy and thick for pocket carryNot a small or lightweight folding knifeLocking hardware is beefy but not flush
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