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Spyderco Matriarch 2 vs Zero Tolerance 0808
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$182Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 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 S35VN
Handle material
FRN
Titanium
Finish
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Satin, stonewashed
Lock type
Back Lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Four-position clip
Reversible metal pocket clip (left/right), tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Left or right hand carry
Not best for
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Smooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper opening systemHigh quality CPM S35VN steel with good edge retentionSolid and durable titanium handle with chamfered edgesSecure frame lock with steel lockbar insertReversible pocket clip for left or right-handed carryCompact and practical size for everyday carry
Common complaints
Unknown
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