Comparison Console
Kershaw Swerve vs Zero Tolerance 0357
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Swerve stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Swerve stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 741% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Swerve stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Swerve stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Swerve stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$27.95Cheapest
US$235Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
465.82 mm (18.34 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM-20CV
Handle material
Glass-Filled Nylon (FRN) with K-Texture grip
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening via SpeedSafe flipper and thumb stud
Assisted opening, SpeedSafe flipper
Clip type
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork tasksGeneral cutting
Everyday carry (EDC)Tough conditions workAmbidextrous carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Comfortable contoured handleGood grip with K-TextureAssisted opening with both flipper and thumb studSolid 8Cr13MoV blade steelLightweight at 4.8 oz
High quality constructionReliable assisted openingGood edge retentionAmbidextrous clipBalanced design for daily use
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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