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Spyderco Tusk vs Zero Tolerance 0808
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$230Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Hollow grind
Satin, stonewashed
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up
Reversible metal pocket clip (left/right), tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Maritime and nautical applicationsEveryday carryKnot loosening and shackle manipulation
Everyday carry (EDC)Left or right hand carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceHighly functional marlinspike toolStrong and secure locking mechanismsPrecision-machined titanium handleVersatile for nautical tasks
Smooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper opening systemHigh quality CPM S35VN steel with good edge retentionSolid and durable titanium handle with chamfered edgesSecure frame lock with steel lockbar insertReversible pocket clip for left or right-handed carryCompact and practical size for everyday carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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