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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0456
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 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$320Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
Titanium
Finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar 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 clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
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