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Spyderco Shaman vs Zero Tolerance 0900
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 25% 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$240
US$240
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
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
Finish
DLC coating or Plain finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Compression Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
EDCTactical useDurable backup knife
Not best for
Heavy-duty prying
Those needing lighter knifeThose needing very thin blade
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 qualityComfortable ergonomic titanium handleSmooth flipper action with KVT bearingDurable and resistant CPM S35VN blade steelCompact size ideal for EDC
Common complaints
Some models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users
Heavier than typical for blade lengthChunky blade thicknessHandle clip requires appropriate pants for secure carry
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