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Spyderco Paysan vs Zero Tolerance 0640BLK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the lightest option for weight. Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$920Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Titanium
Carbon Fiber & Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
DLC
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up, right side
Right or left hand, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth opening action with ball bearing washersPremium CPM S90V blade steelDurable titanium handle with Reeve Integral LockCompact and ergonomic designHigh-quality construction and finish
High-quality build and materialsExcellent blade steel (CPM 20CV)Lightweight despite sturdy constructionGood ergonomics and designReliable frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Right-hand only pocket clip orientation
Discontinued hence harder to find newRelatively high price point compared to some alternatives
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