Comparison Console
Kershaw Dawnstar vs Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 288% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar 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$48.99Cheapest
US$190Most expensive
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
192 mm (7.56 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Gray anodized aluminum
Finish
BlackWash coating
Blackwash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Speed safe assisted flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Reversible deep-carry clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCutting ropeOpening boxesUtility tasks
Everyday carryTactical useGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Common praise
Ergonomic textured handleAssisted opening with flipper for quick blade deploymentHawkbill blade shape effective for rope and box cuttingLightweight with weight-relieving handle pocketsReversible deep-carry pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
High-quality S35VN steel bladeAssist opening mechanism is smooth and fastComfortable ergonomic handle with good gripReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryDurable blackwash blade finish hides scratches
Common complaints
Unknown
Some variation in weight between sourcesBlade steel is sometimes reported as Elmax but consensus is S35VNNot intended for heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
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