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Spyderco Efficient vs Zero Tolerance 0700
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 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$65Cheapest
US$136Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
119.09 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
206.375 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Textured G-10
Finish
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
Flipper and ambidextrous thumbstud
Clip type
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Reversible pocket clip, tri-mount (tip up/down, single position)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useValue-oriented users
Everyday useTacticalOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Robust and thick blade with strong lockupHigh quality materials and build precisionComfortable textured G-10 handle scalesAmbidextrous opening options and clip carry
Common complaints
Blade steel is lower-end (8Cr13MoV) compared to high-end knives
Item has been discontinued and is out of stockHeavier than typical lightweight folders due to thick blade
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