Comparison Console
CRKT Squid II vs Zero Tolerance 0350
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$185
Unknown
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
175.8 g (6.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
193.7 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
118.1 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
Olive wood
Textured G-10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewash
Tungsten DLC black coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud and flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening (flipper and right side thumb stud)
Clip type
Deep carry pocket clip, right-hand tip-up only
Quad-mount clip (ambidextrous tip-up or tip-down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers Requiring A Durable And Refined Folder
Everyday CarryTactical UseMedium Sized Knife NeedsSecure Grip Use
Not best for
Those Seeking A Reversible Pocket ClipUsers Wanting A Hollow Grind Blade
Users Needing Fixed BladesUsers Preferring Very Lightweight Knives
Common praise
Excellent Edge Retention And Wear Resistance Due To M390 SteelSmooth Opening Action With Ikbs Ball Bearing PivotComfortable Ergonomic Olive Wood HandleSecure Liner LockDeep Carry Clip For Low Profile Pocket CarryRobust, Refined Build Quality Comparable To High End Custom KnivesExceptional Value At Its Price Point
Excellent Build QualitySecure And Comfortable GripEffective Speedsafe Assisted DeploymentHigh Quality S30V Steel Blade With Durable Dlc CoatingWell Executed Liner Lock With Good LockupVersatile Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Heavy Compared To Ultralight FoldersNon Reversible Pocket Clip Limits Carry OptionsLock Disengagement Area Can Feel AwkwardSome Wish For Hollow Grind Blade Instead Of Flat Grind
Relatively Heavy For Some EDC UsersLeft Side Thumb Stud Less Accessible
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