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WE Knife Swordfin vs Zero Tolerance 0223
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$294Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Lightest
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
Closed length
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Titanium & G-10
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical Knives
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality CPM 20CV blade steel.Lightweight and well balanced at 97.1 grams.Durable shredded carbon fiber handle with titanium liners.Smooth liner lock with reliable locking mechanism.Ergonomic front flipper and thumb stud opening methods.
Excellent hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV steelReliable titanium frame lock with steel insertSmooth and quick manual opening with flipper and ball bearingsComfortable grip due to earth brown G10 scales wrapping the titanium handleRobust construction and durable materials made in the USA
Common complaints
Premium price point compared to average EDC knives.
No assisted opening, manual onlyWeight may be heavier compared to ultralight folders
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