Comparison Console
Kershaw Cryo II vs Zero Tolerance 0560
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% 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 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$250Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Elmax
Handle material
Stainless steel
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Compact pocket carry given large size
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
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
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
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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