WE Knife Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
WE Knife Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
WE Knife Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
WE Knife Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
WE Knife Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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.
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
Finish
Satin
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Frame lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
Clip type
Tip-up (right)
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣EDC
▣Tactical use▣Law enforcement▣EMS use▣Harsh environments▣Heavy use
Not best for
Unknown
!Lightweight carry!Small slim penknife substitute
Common praise
✓Excellent build quality✓Smooth action with ceramic ball bearings✓Good blade steel and edge retention✓Ergonomic titanium handle
✓Extremely durable and tough, almost as tough as a fixed blade✓Large, visible thumb studs and flipper operable with gloves✓Solid purchase on handle due to scalloped titanium and G10 panels and serrations✓Quad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry options✓High corrosion resistance and edge retention of S30V blade with DLC coating
Common complaints
⚠No left-handed pocket clip option⚠Relatively heavy for EDC at 173g
⚠Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses