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Zero Tolerance 0044 vs Zero Tolerance 0393
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$340
US$340
Weight
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.28 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
191.77 mm (7.55 in)Shortest
209 mm (8.23 in)Longest
Closed length
110.49 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium, glow-in-the-dark carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Working finish
Lock type
Button lock
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Reversible (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman’s carryUsers valuing edge retention and corrosion resistance
Everyday carryWorkTactical
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth and fast manual opening with flipperDurable and lightweight titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for left or right hand useElegant, minimalist design with fine craftsmanship
High edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM 20CV steelSmooth flipper opening with KVT ball bearing systemReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryDurable titanium frame lock with hardened steel insertGlow-in-the-dark handle overlays enhance visibility in low light
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued, harder to find new unitsRelatively heavy at 142 grams for a folding knife
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