Comparison Console
Kershaw Cryo II vs Zero Tolerance 0350BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 147% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for blade 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$79Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
82.5 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CPM S30V
Handle material
Stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Blackwash (Tungsten DLC BlackWash coating)
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Flipper with SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
4-way reversible metal pocket clip (tip-up/down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Strong, durable blade steel S30VGood ergonomics and secure grip with G10 handleAmbidextrous opening and clip optionsRobust liner lock and SpeedSafe assisted opening
Common complaints
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
Heavier than some compact foldersDiscontinued model, limited availability
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