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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0350BW
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$320Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
82.5 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Blackwash (Tungsten DLC BlackWash coating)
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Flipper with SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
4-way reversible metal pocket clip (tip-up/down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Everyday carryTactical useWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and hardnessSmooth and reliable lockup with frame lockErgonomic handle with secure gripAmbidextrous pocket clip and flipper openingHigh-quality materials and craftsmanship
Strong, durable blade steel S30VGood ergonomics and secure grip with G10 handleAmbidextrous opening and clip optionsRobust liner lock and SpeedSafe assisted opening
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
Heavier than some compact foldersDiscontinued model, limited availability
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