Comparison Console
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW vs Zero Tolerance 0452TIBLU
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452TIBLU stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452TIBLU stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452TIBLU stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452TIBLU stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$30Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
144.61 g (5.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
104.78 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
S35VN
Handle material
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
Anodized titanium
Finish
Blackwashed stonewashed
Blade has tumble finished flats and satin grinds
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Flipper
Clip type
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Tip up pocket clip, reversible left or right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
Everyday carryTactical useWork tool
Not best for
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
Unknown
Common praise
Comfortable and grippy handleSmooth assisted opening with SpeedSafeStrong frame lock with no blade playAffordable price with high performanceAesthetically pleasing designVersatile pocket clip options
High quality materialsExcellent build and finishFunctional design by Dmitry Sinkevich
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for some usersWeight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)Thumb studs are superfluousHandle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
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