Comparison Console
Kershaw Grid vs Zero Tolerance 0566
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Grid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Grid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 257% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Grid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Grid stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Grid stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$56Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Textured G10 front, stainless steel back
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade, stonewashed finish (variant)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper or thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility useTactical styleOutdoor activities
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useAmbidextrous carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Robust and sturdy constructionExcellent edge retention and toughness of CPM S35VN steelGood grip with textured G10 and ergonomic handleSmooth and rapid assisted openingQuad-mount deep-carry clip allows versatile carry optionsWell balanced size for EDC
Common complaints
Blade length varies slightly across sourcesSmall variations in reported weight and blade length
Heavier compared to titanium framed alternativesSome users find assisted opening aggressiveInitial lock stick that can go away with use
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online