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Spyderco Civilian vs Zero Tolerance 0055
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$287.25Most expensive
US$275Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Unknown
Stonewash
Lock type
Back Lock
Framelock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SLT hidden flipper tab, manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Left/right reversible bent titanium clip
Use case profile
Best for
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Collectors and enthusiasts looking for a unique and technically precise folding knifeEveryday Carry for users accustomed to unusual blade shapes and handling
Not best for
General utilityEveryday use
Users seeking a classic or highly practical drop point blade styleNovice sharpeners or those requiring an easy-to-use field knife
Common praise
Effective cutting performance with fully serrated reverse 'S' bladeErgonomic handle with textured black G-10 scalesHigh-strength back lock mechanismTwo-position clip for versatile carryEstablished and respected design for self-defense
High-quality American manufacturing and materialsSmooth, precise action with the KVT ball-bearing systemUnique and striking blade and handle designDurable S35VN steel blade with good edge retention
Common complaints
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
Non-traditional blade shape with no belly can be challenging to use for some cutting tasksComplex compound grind is difficult to sharpen and maintainErgonomics may feel unusual and less comfortable for extended heavy useNot suited for users wanting a traditional or very practical pocket knife
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