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Spyderco Slysz Bowie vs Zero Tolerance 0350M390
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0350M390 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0350M390 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350M390 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350M390 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350M390 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$450Most expensive
US$196Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
M390
Handle material
Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Assisted opening
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Quad-mount (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasks
Not best for
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Unknown
Common praise
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
High-performance M390 steel bladeVersatile quad-mount clip systemAssisted opening for quick deploymentDurable G10 handle with secure gripMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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