Comparison Console
Kershaw Outlier vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 48% 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$64.99
Unknown
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
S-30V
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Black DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
Everyday carryTactical useWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy bushcraft
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 build qualityReliable assisted opening mechanismStrong S-30V steel bladeComfortable grip due to Trac-Tec insertsAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
None explicitly mentioned in sources
Lacks a sheathHandle may feel small for some users
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