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Spyderco Rubicon vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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
Unknown
Unknown
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
S-30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
Satin
Black DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Tip-up (right)
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Everyday carryTactical useWork tasks
Not best for
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Heavy bushcraft
Common praise
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Excellent build qualityReliable assisted opening mechanismStrong S-30V steel bladeComfortable grip due to Trac-Tec insertsAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives
Lacks a sheathHandle may feel small for some users
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