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Kershaw Filter vs Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 624% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$41.99Cheapest
US$304Most expensive
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
130.64 g (4.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
104.14 mm (4.10 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
236.22 mm (9.30 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
131.02 mm (5.16 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
4Cr14 stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Stainless steel
Blue Carbon Fiber with stainless steel back
Finish
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Manual KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Reversible pocket clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical useOutdoor activities
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
High-quality CPM MagnaCut steel with excellent toughness and edge retentionLightweight and ergonomic designSmooth and reliable KVT ball-bearing opening systemReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
None clearly documented in provided sources
Unknown
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