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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 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$264Cheapest
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
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 edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
None explicitly cited in the provided sources
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