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Spyderco Phoenix vs Zero Tolerance 0808BLK
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$270Cheapest
Weight
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Titanium
Finish
Satin finish
Black DLC coated (blade and handle)
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing flipper system
Clip type
Tip up steel pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
EDC usageEveryday carryQuick reliable openingDurable gripLeft or right hand carry
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
Excellent blade steel with great edge retention (CPM S35VN)Smooth and quick opening via KVT ball bearing flipper systemDurable titanium handle with black DLC coatingStrong and secure frame lock with steel lockbar insertReversible clip allows left or right handed use
Common complaints
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price
Limited availability due to sprint run natureNot allowed for international sale by manufacturer
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