Comparison Console
Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0560
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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 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 0560 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
Elmax
Handle material
Titanium & G-10
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Compact pocket carry given large size
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
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
Common complaints
No assisted opening, manual onlyWeight may be heavier compared to ultralight folders
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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