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Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$300Most expensive
US$264Cheapest
Weight
151 g (5.33 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Blackwashed, DLC-coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up (left/right)
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useDefensive use
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
High quality materials and constructionSmooth flipping action with KVT ball-bearing systemSleek, stealthy designGood edge retention with S90V steel
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Heavier than knives with lighter handle materialsStandard stamped pocket clip not premium milled type
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