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Zero Tolerance 0230 vs Zero Tolerance 0460
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$255Most expensive
US$245Cheapest
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
157 mm (6.18 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Bronze carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
Stonewashed finish
Stonewashed flats and satin grinds on blade
Lock type
Slipjoint
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual washers, nail nick
KVT ball-bearing manual flipper
Clip type
No clip or reversible extra-deep-carry pocket clip
Single-position, right and left reversible, black Teflon-coated pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork useAreas with restrictive knife lawsNon-locking knife enthusiasts
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard-use pocket folderOutdoor enthusiastsContractorsFirst respondersCarpentersLaw enforcement
Not best for
Heavy duty lock-requiring tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV blade steelLightweight carbon fiber handleDouble detent system for safe carrying and controlled open/closeStonewashed finish helps hide scratchesBlue anodized aluminum backspacer with integrated lanyard hole
Ergonomic and visually striking designLightweight yet tough and durableSharp and holds edge wellSecure lockupRight and left reversible clip
Common complaints
Older models lacked pocket clip
Handle size may be small for some usersPressure on lockbar can make flipper opening difficult especially for left-handed users
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