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Spyderco Efficient vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 20% 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$65
Unknown
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
S-30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Black DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useValue-oriented users
Everyday carryTactical useWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy bushcraft
Common praise
Good value for the priceSolid build quality for a budget bladeComfortable ergonomic handleEffective and secure liner lock mechanismReversible clip for versatile carry options
Excellent build qualityReliable assisted opening mechanismStrong S-30V steel bladeComfortable grip due to Trac-Tec insertsAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Blade steel is lower-end (8Cr13MoV) compared to high-end knives
Lacks a sheathHandle may feel small for some users
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