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Spyderco Shaman vs Zero Tolerance 0393BRZ
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0393BRZ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393BRZ stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393BRZ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393BRZ stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393BRZ stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$240Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)
210 mm (8.27 in)
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
CPM S35VN
Handle material
FRN or G-10
Titanium, G10
Finish
DLC coating or Plain finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Compression Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper, thumb stud, KVT ball-bearing opening
Clip type
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Tip-up, left or right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCampingOutdoor FieldworkTactical Use
EDCTactical UseHard Use
Not best for
Heavy Duty Prying
Sheath Carry
Common praise
Lightweight Yet Strong DesignVersatile Carry Options With Four Position ClipSuperior Edge Retention Especially With Magnacut SteelGood Grip Texture On Handle MaterialsReliable And Safe Compression Lock Mechanism
Excellent Build QualitySmooth Opening ActionGood Weight Balance And Ergonomics
Common complaints
Some Models Heavier Than OthersNot Suitable For Prying TasksLimited Blade Length For Some Heavy Users
Clip Only Supports Tip Up Carry
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