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Spyderco Civilian 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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$287.25Cheapest
US$320Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 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 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium, earth brown G10
Finish
Unknown
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Lock type
Back Lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Use case profile
Best for
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Not best for
General utilityEveryday use
Unknown
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
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
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
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