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Zero Tolerance 0300 vs Zero Tolerance 0300BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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
Unknown
US$340
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
130.2 mm (5.13 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
Textured G10 over stainless steel liner and titanium frame lock side
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
Finish
Tungsten Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Lock type
Frame lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with Kershaw SpeedSafe, deployable by thumbstud or flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening (spring assisted), ambidextrous thumb studs or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Stiff pocket clip mountable on all 4 corners
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Utility tasks with heavy useUsers wanting high durability and solidityCollectors or users valuing USA made, premium design
Combat tasksHard use tasksDurabilityUtility tasks
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carry due to heavy weight (8.6 oz)Users who prefer smaller or lighter knives
Light EDC when weight is an issueStabbing tasks
Common praise
Exceptional build quality and fit and finishExcellent ergonomics and grip with zero hot spotsStrong and durable blade with a thick 4mm profileHigh quality Tungsten DLC blade coating for durability and corrosion resistanceSecure and versatile four-position pocket clipAmbidextrous assisted opening with thumbstud and flipper
Excellent ergonomics with aggressive handle textureStrong, durable S30V steel blade with superior edge retentionRobust titanium frame lock provides secure blade lockupSpeedSafe assisted opening allows fast one-handed deploymentQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry options
Common complaints
Relatively heavy weight may deter some users for everyday carry
Relatively heavy at 8 ounces (226.8 grams) which may deter some usersNot ideal for users preferring lighter or smaller EDC knives
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