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Spyderco Salt 2 vs Zero Tolerance 0022
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 51% 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$154Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
50 g (1.76 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
46 mm (1.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
76 mm (2.99 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N
CPM 20CV
Handle material
FRN
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Unknown
Stonewashed
Lock type
Back Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Round hole in blade
Flipper with KVT ball bearing opening system
Clip type
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Everyday carry (EDC)Full range of cutting tasks around home and officeDeep concealmentGentleman's knife for formal environments
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
Heavy duty knife fighting
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
High quality buildGood grip with deep finger contoursExcellent blade steel with superior hardness and edge retentionSmooth and easy opening with KVT ball bearingsLightweight and compact for deep concealmentAttractive design with blue anodized pivot and tube spacers
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available
Small handle size may take getting used toInitial opening can cause hand nicks due to small handle
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