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Spyderco P'Kal vs Zero Tolerance 0350TS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS 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$389Most expensive
US$235Cheapest
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
158.8 g (5.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
82.5 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Black G-10
Finish
Unknown
Tiger stripe Tungsten DLC coating (Blade), Cerakote finish (Blade according to SMKW)
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
Liner lock (also described as framelock at SMKW source)
Opening method
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
SpeedSafe assisted opening (blade flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud)
Clip type
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Quad-mount, tip-up and tip-down, left and right sides
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useQuick deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Durable build qualityExcellent build and mechanical qualityEffective assisted opening mechanismMultiple clip mounting options
Common complaints
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved
Unknown
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