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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0562MIC
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$300Cheapest
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
209 mm (8.23 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
Micarta (front), Titanium (back)
Finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts and lockbar stabilization
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 pocket clip for tip-up carry (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Everyday CarrySlicing efficiencyTough point usage
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
Excellent build quality and finishSmooth and nearly frictionless opening actionComfortable and durable handle materialsSecure frame lock with lockbar stabilizationReversible deep carry pocket clip
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
None noted explicitly in sources
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