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Spyderco Ayoob vs Zero Tolerance 0801
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$300Most expensive
US$270Cheapest
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM Cru-Wear
ELMAX
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
Back Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
Smooth and dependable flipping actionStrong and secure titanium frame lockExcellent edge retention with ELMAX steelComfortable and secure grip due to machined titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for both left and right-handed carry
Common complaints
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams
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