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Spyderco Tusk vs Zero Tolerance 0808BLK
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. Spyderco Tusk stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 0808BLK 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 0808BLK 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 0808BLK 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$230Cheapest
US$270Most expensive
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 stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Hollow grind
Black DLC coated (blade and handle)
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Unknown
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing flipper system
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Maritime and nautical applicationsEveryday carryKnot loosening and shackle manipulation
EDC usageEveryday carryQuick reliable openingDurable gripLeft 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
Excellent blade steel with great edge retention (CPM S35VN)Smooth and quick opening via KVT ball bearing flipper systemDurable titanium handle with black DLC coatingStrong and secure frame lock with steel lockbar insertReversible clip allows left or right handed use
Common complaints
Unknown
Limited availability due to sprint run natureNot allowed for international sale by manufacturer
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