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Spyderco Amalgam vs Zero Tolerance 0223
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$330Most expensive
US$320Cheapest
Weight
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Lightest
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Titanium, earth brown G10
Finish
Full-flat grind
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Lock type
Compression Lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Exceptional edge retention and hardnessSmooth and reliable lockup with frame lockErgonomic handle with secure gripAmbidextrous pocket clip and flipper openingHigh-quality materials and craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
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