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Spyderco Dragonfly 2 vs Zero Tolerance 0235
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$119Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
51 g (1.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
58 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Closed length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM SPY27
CPM 20CV
Handle material
FRN
Carbon Fiber or Black G-10
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Back Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Nail nick
Clip type
Deep Carry
Extra-deep-carry pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight usage
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeCollectors looking for premium slipjoint
Not best for
Legal to carry in Germany
Heavy-duty tasks requiring locking bladeTactical use requiring locking mechanism
Common praise
Lightweight and compact sizeQuality blade steel and constructionConvertible deep carry clip
High-quality materials and buildExceptional edge retention with CPM 20CV steelLightweight and balanced designDeep carry pocket clip for discreet carryStonewashed finish hides wear well
Common complaints
Not legal to carry in Germany
Slipjoint mechanism may not suit users preferring a lockPrice is considered high by some buyers
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