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Zero Tolerance 0300 vs Zero Tolerance 0550

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Thinnest

Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Thickest

Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 2% 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.

Zero Tolerance 0300 — Blade length: 95 mm (3.74 in)Zero Tolerance 0300 — Overall length: 229 mm (9.02 in)Zero Tolerance 0300 — Blade thickness: 4 mm (0.16 in)Zero Tolerance 0300 — Weight: 244 g (8.61 oz)Zero Tolerance 0550 — Blade length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Zero Tolerance 0550 — Overall length: 206 mm (8.11 in)Zero Tolerance 0550 — Blade thickness: 4.1 mm (0.16 in)Zero Tolerance 0550 — Weight: 164.5 g (5.80 oz)Blade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessWeight
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$250
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
164.5 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
118 mm (4.65 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Textured G10 over stainless steel liner and titanium frame lock side
G10, titanium, stainless steel
Finish
Tungsten Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with Kershaw SpeedSafe, deployable by thumbstud or flipper
Flipper, thumb stud
Clip type
Stiff pocket clip mountable on all 4 corners
Ambidextrous 4-way steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Utility Tasks With Heavy Use▣Users Wanting High Durability And Solidity▣Collectors Or Users Valuing USA Made, Premium Design
▣Hard Use▣Tactical Applications▣Everyday Carry
Not best for
!Lightweight Everyday Carry Due To Heavy Weight (8.6 Oz)!Users Who Prefer Smaller Or Lighter Knives
!Lightweight Use!Fine Slicing
Common praise
✓Exceptional Build Quality And Fit And Finish✓Excellent Ergonomics And Grip With Zero Hot Spots✓Strong And Durable Blade With A Thick 4mm Profile✓High Quality Tungsten Dlc Blade Coating For Durability And Corrosion Resistance✓Secure And Versatile Four Position Pocket Clip✓Ambidextrous Assisted Opening With Thumbstud And Flipper
✓Durable Build Quality✓Excellent Edge Retention✓Solid Ergonomics✓Ambidextrous Opening Options
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy Weight May Deter Some Users For Everyday Carry
⚠Detent Is Excessively Strong Making Blade Opening Difficult⚠Handle G10 Scale Pattern Is Polarizing⚠Weight May Be Heavy For Some Users

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