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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0562BLGRY
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0562BLGRY stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0562BLGRY stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562BLGRY stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562BLGRY stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562BLGRY stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 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$350Cheapest
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM-20CV
Handle material
Titanium & G-10
Blue carbon fiber front, titanium back with gray PVD coating
Finish
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
Gray PVD coating
Lock type
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts and lockbar stabilization
Opening method
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
KVT ball-bearing pivot
Clip type
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip, right or left hand, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday carrySlicing tasksPiercing tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
High edge retentionOutstanding corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable handleSecure frame lockSmooth KVT ball-bearing opening
Common complaints
No assisted opening, manual onlyWeight may be heavier compared to ultralight folders
Discontinued productPrice may be high for some users
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