Comparison Console
Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0562TI
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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562TI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562TI stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562TI stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$320
US$320
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM 20CV (sources mention both, precise variant not conclusively determined)
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
Titanium
Finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Stonewashed finish on blade flats, satin finish on blade grinds, stonewashed finish on handle
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Titanium frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
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 deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Everyday CarryWorkTactical
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
High wear and corrosion resistance of blade steelSmooth and nearly frictionless opening actionSecure lockup with lockbar inserts and stabilizerLightweight yet sturdy titanium handleReversible deep carry pocket clip
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
Unknown
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