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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0850
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$400
US$400
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 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 stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium & G-10
Blue carbon fiber composite
Finish
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Lock type
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Clip type
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryWorkTactical Use
Everyday CarryCollectorsPrecision Cutting 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
Excellent Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance From CPM 20cv SteelLightweight Design Due To Blue Carbon Fiber Handle And Titanium ClipStrong And Reliable Sub Frame Lock Mechanism With Hardened Steel InsertSmooth Manual Opening With Aluminum Thumb StudMade In The USA With Quality Construction And Attractive Finish
Common complaints
No Assisted Opening, Manual OnlyWeight May Be Heavier Compared To Ultralight Folders
Unknown
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