Comparison Console
Kershaw Cryo II vs Zero Tolerance 0562CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% 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 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 229% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$260Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)
156 g (5.50 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CPM-20CV or CTS-204P stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Carbon fiber front handle, stonewashed titanium back handle
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Stonewashed and satin finish blade
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
KVT ball-bearing opening
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Reversible deep-carry stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)SlicingSurvival toolCutting boxesSelf-defenseTactical useCampingFishingHuntingUtilityOutdoor activities
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Excellent edge retention on M390 steelGreat slicing performanceHigh quality materials and fit and finishDeep carry reversible pocket clipComfortable ergonomics with smooth chamfered edgesStrong and smooth deployment and lockup
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
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