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Spyderco Amalgam vs Zero Tolerance 0303
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 52% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 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 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$330Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Full-flat grind
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
Compression Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
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
Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistanceTiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces frictionAmbidextrous assisted opening and reversible clipSolid lockup with titanium frame lockField adjustable pivot
Common complaints
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