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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF 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 7% 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$236Cheapest
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 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 S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Everyday carryUtility tasksTactical use
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
Lightweight yet strong and durableSmooth and fast blade deployment with KVT ball bearing systemSecure and reliable frame lockAttractive black and green anodized color schemeComfortable handle with carbon fiber and titanium
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
Relatively pricey compared to some competitors (as noted by some users)
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