Comparison Console
Kershaw Grid vs Zero Tolerance 0300
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Grid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Grid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Grid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Grid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$56
Unknown
Weight
173 g (6.10 oz)Lightest
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Textured G10 over stainless steel liner and titanium frame lock side
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade, stonewashed finish (variant)
Tungsten Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper or thumb stud
Assisted opening with Kershaw SpeedSafe, deployable by thumbstud or flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Stiff pocket clip mountable on all 4 corners
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility useTactical styleOutdoor activities
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
Assisted opening for easy one-handed useComfortable and secure gripGood edge retention and ease of sharpeningReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
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
Blade length varies slightly across sourcesSmall variations in reported weight and blade length
Relatively heavy weight may deter some users for everyday carry
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