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Spyderco Autonomy 2 vs Zero Tolerance 0223
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$434Most expensive
US$400Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Black textured G-10
Titanium & G-10
Finish
Black DLC or satin finish options
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
Lock type
Button lock with safety
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Automatic push button
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Excellent hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV steelReliable titanium frame lock with steel insertSmooth and quick manual opening with flipper and ball bearingsComfortable grip due to earth brown G10 scales wrapping the titanium handleRobust construction and durable materials made in the USA
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
No assisted opening, manual onlyWeight may be heavier compared to ultralight folders
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