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Spyderco Tenacious vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$97
Unknown
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
S-30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Black DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Four-position Pocket Clip
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Everyday CarryTactical UseWork Tasks
Not best for
Heavy Duty Construction WorkLong Term Intensive Use
Heavy Bushcraft
Common praise
Incredible Value For MoneyReal G 10 Handles, Not Cheap PlasticAmbidextrous 4 Way Pocket ClipFull Flat Grind Provides Excellent SlicingSmooth Action With Bronze WashersSolid Lockup And Good Ergonomics
Excellent Build QualityReliable Assisted Opening MechanismStrong S 30v Steel BladeComfortable Grip Due To Trac Tec InsertsAmbidextrous Design With Reversible Pocket Clip
Common complaints
8cr13mov Steel Requires More Frequent SharpeningLiner Lock Is Less Advanced Than Compression LockNot A Deep Carry Pocket Clip; Knife Shows In PocketMade In China, Not USA
Lacks A SheathHandle May Feel Small For Some Users
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