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Kershaw Chive vs Zero Tolerance 0022
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Chive stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Chive stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Chive stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$109.99Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
48 g (1.69 oz)Lightest
50 g (1.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
48 mm (1.89 in)Longest
46 mm (1.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
420HC stainless steel (also available in Damascus steel)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
410 stainless steel
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Bead-blasted finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Flipper with KVT ball bearing opening system
Clip type
Single-position steel pocket clip, tip-down carry
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySmall utility cutting tasksPocket carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Full range of cutting tasks around home and officeDeep concealmentGentleman's knife for formal environments
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksTactical use requiring larger blade
Heavy duty knife fighting
Common praise
Compact and lightweightDurable steel and handleQuick assisted openingReliable frame lockGreat for everyday carry
High quality buildGood grip with deep finger contoursExcellent blade steel with superior hardness and edge retentionSmooth and easy opening with KVT ball bearingsLightweight and compact for deep concealmentAttractive design with blue anodized pivot and tube spacers
Common complaints
Small blade limits use to light tasksNot intended for heavy duty cutting
Small handle size may take getting used toInitial opening can cause hand nicks due to small handle
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