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Spyderco Civilian vs Zero Tolerance 0920
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$300Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 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
Finish
Unknown
Stonewash (blade) and bead-blasted (handle)
Lock type
Back Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Side to side reversible bronze anodized titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Personal ProtectionUndercover Law Enforcement Use
Everyday CarryCampingHikingHunting
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
Lightweight For Its SizeRugged And Tough DesignSmooth Flipping ActionHigh Quality Blade Steel With Excellent Edge RetentionComfortable And Textured Titanium Handle
Common complaints
Not Intended Or Designed For General Utility Or Everyday UseH2 Steel Version Prone To Surface Rust After Marine Use
Large Size May Not Fit All Pockets ComfortablyFingerprints Show On Titanium Handle Finish
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