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Spyderco Tusk vs Zero Tolerance 0900
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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 0900 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$240Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
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
Stonewash
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Maritime and nautical applicationsEveryday carryKnot loosening and shackle manipulation
EDCTactical useDurable backup knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those needing lighter knifeThose needing very thin blade
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceHighly functional marlinspike toolStrong and secure locking mechanismsPrecision-machined titanium handleVersatile for nautical tasks
Excellent build qualityComfortable ergonomic titanium handleSmooth flipper action with KVT bearingDurable and resistant CPM S35VN blade steelCompact size ideal for EDC
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier than typical for blade lengthChunky blade thicknessHandle clip requires appropriate pants for secure carry
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