Comparison Console
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW vs Zero Tolerance 0560
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% 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 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 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$30Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Elmax
Handle material
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Blackwashed stonewashed
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
Compact pocket carry given large size
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
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
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
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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