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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0566
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 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$200Cheapest
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 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
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
Textured G10 front, stainless steel 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
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseWork
Everyday Carry (EDC)Heavy Duty UseAmbidextrous Carry
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
Robust And Sturdy ConstructionExcellent Edge Retention And Toughness Of CPM S35VN SteelGood Grip With Textured G10 And Ergonomic HandleSmooth And Rapid Assisted OpeningQuad Mount Deep Carry Clip Allows Versatile Carry OptionsWell Balanced Size For EDC
Common complaints
Blade Not Very Sharp Out Of The Box According To Some Users
Heavier Compared To Titanium Framed AlternativesSome Users Find Assisted Opening AggressiveInitial Lock Stick That Can Go Away With Use
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