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Spyderco Ikuchi vs Zero Tolerance 0900
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$256Most expensive
US$240Cheapest
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Longest
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Titanium
Finish
Satin finish blade
Stonewash
Lock type
Compression Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
EDCTactical useDurable backup knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those needing lighter knifeThose needing very thin blade
Common praise
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
Excellent build qualityComfortable ergonomic titanium handleSmooth flipper action with KVT bearingDurable and resistant CPM S35VN blade steelCompact size ideal for EDC
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier than typical for blade lengthChunky blade thicknessHandle clip requires appropriate pants for secure carry
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