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Kershaw Cryo II vs Zero Tolerance 0700
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% 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 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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 0700 stands out as the longest option for blade 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$136Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
119.09 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
206.375 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
S30V
Handle material
Stainless steel
Textured G-10
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Flipper and ambidextrous thumbstud
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Reversible pocket clip, tri-mount (tip up/down, single position)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday useTacticalOutdoor use
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 thick blade with strong lockupHigh quality materials and build precisionComfortable textured G-10 handle scalesAmbidextrous opening options and clip carry
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
Item has been discontinued and is out of stockHeavier than typical lightweight folders due to thick blade
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