Comparison Console
Kershaw Cannonball vs Zero Tolerance 0551
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 244% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 carryWork tasksUsers with larger hands
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard use knifeTactical situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durability and toughnessExcellent edge retention on D2 bladeComfortable handle for larger handsReliable SpeedSafe assisted flipper openingReversible deep-carry pocket clip for convenience
High quality fit and finishVery strong and durable steel (Elmax) bladeRobust titanium frame lockErgonomic handle with textured G-10 scaleAmbidextrous thumb studs for easy openingReversible pocket clip for varied carry optionsBlade is sharp and holds edge wellKnife is sturdy and solid, suitable for heavy use
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy at 162 grams, which might not suit all usersPrice is on the higher end for folding knives
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