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Zero Tolerance 0203 vs Zero Tolerance 0303
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 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$304Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
Olive G10
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Black PVD / Black Cerakote
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
DuraLock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Manual, thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-use tasksEDCTactical usePrecision and heavy-duty cutting
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Outstanding edge retention and toughness from CPM M4 steelReliable and secure DuraLock mechanismSolid 3D-machined olive G10 handle offering excellent gripReversible deep-carry pocket clip for versatile carryMade in the USA with overbuilt quality and durable construction
Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistanceTiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces frictionAmbidextrous assisted opening and reversible clipSolid lockup with titanium frame lockField adjustable pivot
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 6.6 ounces (187 grams) compared to typical EDC knives
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