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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0550
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$400Most expensive
US$250Cheapest
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
164.5 g (5.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium & G-10
G10, titanium, stainless steel
Finish
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
Flipper, thumb stud
Clip type
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Ambidextrous 4-way steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Hard useTactical applicationsEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight useFine slicing
Common praise
Excellent hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV steelReliable titanium frame lock with steel insertSmooth and quick manual opening with flipper and ball bearingsComfortable grip due to earth brown G10 scales wrapping the titanium handleRobust construction and durable materials made in the USA
Durable build qualityExcellent edge retentionSolid ergonomicsAmbidextrous opening options
Common complaints
No assisted opening, manual onlyWeight may be heavier compared to ultralight folders
Detent is excessively strong making blade opening difficultHandle G10 scale pattern is polarizingWeight may be heavy for some users
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