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Spyderco Southard vs Zero Tolerance 0920
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Southard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Southard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0920 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$289.95Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
202 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.9 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-204P
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G10, Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed, satin finish (depending on variant)
Stonewash (blade) and bead-blasted (handle)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Stainless steel, tip-up, right side carry
Side to side reversible bronze anodized titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCHigh-performance folding knife use
Everyday carryCampingHikingHunting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent ergonomicsAdvanced materials and constructionSolid locking mechanismAmbidextrous one-hand opening
Lightweight for its sizeRugged and tough designSmooth flipping actionHigh quality blade steel with excellent edge retentionComfortable and textured titanium handle
Common complaints
Flipper opening can be stiff and cause finger discomfort without break-inLockup may feel less than ideal to some users (~60-70%)
Large size may not fit all pockets comfortablyFingerprints show on titanium handle finish
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