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Spyderco Phoenix vs Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452BLUCF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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$310Most expensive
US$304Cheapest
Weight
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
130.64 g (4.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
104.14 mm (4.10 in)Longest
Overall length
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
236.22 mm (9.30 in)Longest
Closed length
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
131.02 mm (5.16 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Blue Carbon Fiber with stainless steel back
Finish
Satin finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip up steel pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical useOutdoor activities
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
High-quality CPM MagnaCut steel with excellent toughness and edge retentionLightweight and ergonomic designSmooth and reliable KVT ball-bearing opening systemReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price
Unknown
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