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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0452CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0452CF 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 0452CF 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 0452CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$280Cheapest
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
Carbon fiber front and titanium back
Finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Dual finish: satin finish on the grind and stonewashed finish on the flats and handle
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Manual flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLight tactical useSelf-defense
Not best for
Unknown
Camp or survival knife
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
Very smooth and fast deploymentExcellent edge retention and toughnessLightweight yet solid and well balancedHandles comfortably with good ergonomicsDeep-carry pocket clip is discreet and secure
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
Initial stiff detent requiring break-in and lubrication (resolves with use)
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