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Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 vs Zero Tolerance 0450
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall 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$171Cheapest
US$240Most expensive
Weight
82.2 g (2.90 oz)
82.2 g (2.90 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
187.96 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
104.14 mm (4.10 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
H-2 stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
FRN
Titanium
Finish
Tumbled or black coated (variant dependent)
Stonewashed and satin finish
Lock type
Lockback
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Clip type
Four-position reversible pocket clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Saltwater environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor activities
Everyday carry (EDC)Work useLight to moderate cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft
Common praise
Exceptional corrosion resistanceLightweight and ergonomic handleReliable lockback mechanismVersatile blade edge options (PlainEdge and SpyderEdge)Four-position pocket clip for versatile carry
Excellent build quality and fit and finishSmooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper openingSolid, secure frame lock with steel insertLightweight and compact designSharp out of the box, good edge retention
Common complaints
Some users find the blade thickness thin for heavy-duty tasks
Blade shape is somewhat narrow and less curved than preferred by someHandle may not be as grippy as G-10 under wet/oily conditions
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