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Zero Tolerance 0203 vs Zero Tolerance 0456
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. Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$325Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Olive G10
Titanium
Finish
Black PVD / Black Cerakote
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
DuraLock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual, thumb stud
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-use tasksEDCTactical usePrecision and heavy-duty cutting
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
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
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 6.6 ounces (187 grams) compared to typical EDC knives
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