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Kershaw Outlier vs Zero Tolerance 0357BW

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 202% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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.

Kershaw Outlier — Blade length: 66 mm (2.60 in)Kershaw Outlier — Overall length: 178 mm (7.01 in)Kershaw Outlier — Closed length: 127 mm (5.00 in)Kershaw Outlier — Blade thickness: 2.7 mm (0.11 in)Kershaw Outlier — Weight: 102 g (3.60 oz)Kershaw Outlier — Retail price: US$64.99Zero Tolerance 0357BW — Blade length: 83 mm (3.27 in)Zero Tolerance 0357BW — Overall length: 196 mm (7.72 in)Zero Tolerance 0357BW — Closed length: 112 mm (4.41 in)Zero Tolerance 0357BW — Blade thickness: 3.1 mm (0.12 in)Zero Tolerance 0357BW — Weight: 122 g (4.30 oz)Zero Tolerance 0357BW — Retail price: US$196Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.99Cheapest
US$196Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM S45VN
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Black G10
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
BlackWash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Reversible deep-carry (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
Everyday carryOutdoor useWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Ergonomic design with multiple grip options including a finger ringQuick, smooth assisted openingGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of 8Cr13MoV steelVersatile reversible pocket clipCompact and durable for everyday carry
Excellent edge retention with CPM S45VN steelStrong assisted opening mechanismComfortable G10 handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carryDurable blackwash finish that hides scratches
Common complaints
None explicitly mentioned in sources
Unknown

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