Comparison Console
Zero Tolerance 0022 vs Zero Tolerance 0230
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% 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$200Cheapest
US$255Most expensive
Weight
50 g (1.76 oz)Lightest
51 g (1.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
46 mm (1.81 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
157 mm (6.18 in)Longest
Closed length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Carbon fiber, titanium
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball bearing opening system
Manual washers, nail nick
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
No clip or reversible extra-deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Full range of cutting tasks around home and officeDeep concealmentGentleman's knife for formal environments
Everyday carryWork useAreas with restrictive knife lawsNon-locking knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Heavy duty knife fighting
Heavy duty lock-requiring tasks
Common praise
High quality buildGood grip with deep finger contoursExcellent blade steel with superior hardness and edge retentionSmooth and easy opening with KVT ball bearingsLightweight and compact for deep concealmentAttractive design with blue anodized pivot and tube spacers
Exceptional hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV blade steelLightweight carbon fiber handleDouble detent system for safe carrying and controlled open/closeStonewashed finish helps hide scratchesBlue anodized aluminum backspacer with integrated lanyard hole
Common complaints
Small handle size may take getting used toInitial opening can cause hand nicks due to small handle
Older models lacked pocket clip
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