Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0620CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Zero Tolerance 0620CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0620CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0620CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0620CF stands out as the longest option for blade 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.
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
Stonewash and satin
Lock type
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts
Opening method
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
Emerson Wave feature, thumb disk manual opening
Clip type
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Side to side reversible metal pocket clip, tip-up, left or right
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Work▣Tactical use
▣EDC▣Military▣Rescue▣Law enforcement▣Tactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Excellent hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV steel✓Reliable titanium frame lock with steel insert✓Smooth and quick manual opening with flipper and ball bearings✓Comfortable grip due to earth brown G10 scales wrapping the titanium handle✓Robust construction and durable materials made in the USA
✓Excellent edge retention and toughness from CTS 204P steel✓Fast deployment using Emerson Wave opener✓Strong and durable frame lock with hardened steel inserts✓Lightweight and slim with carbon fiber handle✓Ambidextrous use with reversible clip and opening methods
Common complaints
⚠No assisted opening, manual only⚠Weight may be heavier compared to ultralight folders