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Spyderco Slysz Bowie vs Zero Tolerance 0850
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$400Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium
Blue carbon fiber composite
Finish
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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Common praise
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelLightweight design due to blue carbon fiber handle and titanium clipStrong and reliable Sub-Frame Lock mechanism with hardened steel insertSmooth manual opening with aluminum thumb studMade in the USA with quality construction and attractive finish
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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