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Zero Tolerance 0055 vs Zero Tolerance 0220
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 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$275Cheapest
US$285Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
175.8 g (6.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed blade, bead-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
Framelock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
SLT hidden flipper tab, manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Left/right reversible bent titanium clip
Reversible deep-carry clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Collectors and enthusiasts looking for a unique and technically precise folding knifeEveryday Carry for users accustomed to unusual blade shapes and handling
EDCCollectorsUsers wanting premium materials and good edge retention
Not best for
Users seeking a classic or highly practical drop point blade styleNovice sharpeners or those requiring an easy-to-use field knife
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality American manufacturing and materialsSmooth, precise action with the KVT ball-bearing systemUnique and striking blade and handle designDurable S35VN steel blade with good edge retention
High-quality S35VN steel blade with excellent edge retentionSmooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper openingAttractive stonewashed and bead blasted finishReversible deep-carry clip allows ambidextrous carryWell-built titanium frame lock with hardened steel insert
Common complaints
Non-traditional blade shape with no belly can be challenging to use for some cutting tasksComplex compound grind is difficult to sharpen and maintainErgonomics may feel unusual and less comfortable for extended heavy useNot suited for users wanting a traditional or very practical pocket knife
Discontinued model and limited availability
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