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Kershaw Cannonball vs Zero Tolerance 0551

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

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Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 244% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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.

Kershaw Cannonball — Overall length: 203 mm (7.99 in)Kershaw Cannonball — Closed length: 114 mm (4.49 in)Kershaw Cannonball — Weight: 153 g (5.40 oz)Kershaw Cannonball — Retail price: US$80Kershaw Cannonball — Blade length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Zero Tolerance 0551 — Overall length: 206 mm (8.11 in)Zero Tolerance 0551 — Closed length: 117 mm (4.61 in)Zero Tolerance 0551 — Weight: 162 g (5.71 oz)Zero Tolerance 0551 — Retail price: US$275Zero Tolerance 0551 — Blade length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Overall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail priceBlade length
Price & carry
Retail price
US$80Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
206 mm (8.11 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.85 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
Elmax
Handle material
Stainless steel
Titanium & G-10
Finish
BlackWash coating; Gray PVD coating on handle
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening via flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Work Tasks▣Users With Larger Hands
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Hard Use Knife▣Tactical Situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Durability And Toughness✓Excellent Edge Retention On D2 Blade✓Comfortable Handle For Larger Hands✓Reliable Speedsafe Assisted Flipper Opening✓Reversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip For Convenience
✓High Quality Fit And Finish✓Very Strong And Durable Steel (elmax) Blade✓Robust Titanium Frame Lock✓Ergonomic Handle With Textured G 10 Scale✓Ambidextrous Thumb Studs For Easy Opening✓Reversible Pocket Clip For Varied Carry Options✓Blade Is Sharp And Holds Edge Well✓Knife Is Sturdy And Solid, Suitable For Heavy Use
Common complaints
Unknown
⚠Relatively Heavy At 162 Grams, Which Might Not Suit All Users⚠Price Is On The Higher End For Folding Knives

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