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Kershaw Filter vs Zero Tolerance 0300
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Filter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 48% 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$41.99
Unknown
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
4Cr14 stainless steel
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Textured G10 over stainless steel liner and titanium frame lock side
Finish
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Tungsten Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Assisted opening with Kershaw SpeedSafe, deployable by thumbstud or flipper
Clip type
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Stiff pocket clip mountable on all 4 corners
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork
Utility tasks with heavy useUsers wanting high durability and solidityCollectors or users valuing USA made, premium design
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight everyday carry due to heavy weight (8.6 oz)Users who prefer smaller or lighter knives
Common praise
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Exceptional build quality and fit and finishExcellent ergonomics and grip with zero hot spotsStrong and durable blade with a thick 4mm profileHigh quality Tungsten DLC blade coating for durability and corrosion resistanceSecure and versatile four-position pocket clipAmbidextrous assisted opening with thumbstud and flipper
Common complaints
None clearly documented in provided sources
Relatively heavy weight may deter some users for everyday carry
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