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Spyderco Phoenix vs Zero Tolerance 0223
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$310Cheapest
US$320Most expensive
Weight
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
Closed length
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Titanium, earth brown G10
Finish
Satin finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Tip up steel pocket clip
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Exceptional edge retention and hardnessSmooth and reliable lockup with frame lockErgonomic handle with secure gripAmbidextrous pocket clip and flipper openingHigh-quality materials and craftsmanship
Common complaints
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
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