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Spyderco Civilian vs Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$304Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
130.64 g (4.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
104.14 mm (4.10 in)Longest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Shortest
236.22 mm (9.30 in)Longest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
131.02 mm (5.16 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Blue Carbon Fiber with stainless steel back
Finish
Unknown
Stonewash
Lock type
Back Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Reversible pocket clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical useOutdoor activities
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
High-quality CPM MagnaCut steel with excellent toughness and edge retentionLightweight and ergonomic designSmooth and reliable KVT ball-bearing opening systemReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
Unknown
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