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Spyderco Southard vs Zero Tolerance 0640
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Southard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0640 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0640 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0640 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0640 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0640 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$289.95Most expensive
US$268Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
202 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.9 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-204P
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G10, Titanium
Titanium with green carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Stonewashed, satin finish (depending on variant)
Stonewashed flats with satin grinds on the blade, stonewashed titanium handle
Lock type
Frame lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Thumb disk, manual opening
Clip type
Stainless steel, tip-up, right side carry
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCHigh-performance folding knife use
Everyday CarryWorkTactical
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent ergonomicsAdvanced materials and constructionSolid locking mechanismAmbidextrous one-hand opening
High wear resistance and edge retention due to CPM 20CV steelGood corrosion resistanceSecure titanium frame lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous one-handed opening with thumb diskErgonomic and visually interesting handle with green carbon fiber overlaysMade in the USA
Common complaints
Flipper opening can be stiff and cause finger discomfort without break-inLockup may feel less than ideal to some users (~60-70%)
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