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Zero Tolerance 0235 vs Zero Tolerance 0545
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$200Cheapest
US$280Most expensive
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
191 mm (7.52 in)Longest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Carbon Fiber or Black G-10
Titanium frame with carbon fiber show scale
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slipjoint
Titanium framelock
Opening method
Nail nick
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing pivot
Clip type
Extra-deep-carry pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Reversible mini deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Gentleman's KnifeCollectors Looking For Premium Slipjoint
Everyday CarryLightweight Daily TasksEDCProfessional Use
Not best for
Heavy Duty Tasks Requiring Locking BladeTactical Use Requiring Locking Mechanism
Unknown
Common praise
High Quality Materials And BuildExceptional Edge Retention With CPM 20cv SteelLightweight And Balanced DesignDeep Carry Pocket Clip For Discreet CarryStonewashed Finish Hides Wear Well
Lightweight And Slim ProfileHigh Quality Materials And BuildSmooth Action With Ball Bearing PivotStrong Lockup And CenteringDurable Magnacut Steel Blade
Common complaints
Slipjoint Mechanism May Not Suit Users Preferring A LockPrice Is Considered High By Some Buyers
Unknown
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