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Kershaw Cryo II vs Zero Tolerance 0566
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% 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 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II 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$79Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)
83 mm (3.27 in)
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Stainless steel
Textured G10 front, stainless steel back
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useAmbidextrous carry
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
Robust and sturdy constructionExcellent edge retention and toughness of CPM S35VN steelGood grip with textured G10 and ergonomic handleSmooth and rapid assisted openingQuad-mount deep-carry clip allows versatile carry optionsWell balanced size for EDC
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 compared to titanium framed alternativesSome users find assisted opening aggressiveInitial lock stick that can go away with use
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