Comparison Console
Kershaw Knockout vs Zero Tolerance 0700
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 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$125Cheapest
US$136Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
119.09 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
206.375 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Textured G-10
Finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Flipper and ambidextrous thumbstud
Clip type
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Reversible pocket clip, tri-mount (tip up/down, single position)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Everyday useTacticalOutdoor use
Not best for
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
Robust and thick blade with strong lockupHigh quality materials and build precisionComfortable textured G-10 handle scalesAmbidextrous opening options and clip carry
Common complaints
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
Item has been discontinued and is out of stockHeavier than typical lightweight folders due to thick blade
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