Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Thinnest
Zero Tolerance 0620 stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Thickest
Zero Tolerance 0300 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% 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.
Textured G10 over stainless steel liner and titanium frame lock side
G10 front scale, titanium back scale
Finish
Tungsten Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating
Black Tungsten DLC coating on blade, stonewashed titanium back scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with Kershaw SpeedSafe, deployable by thumbstud or flipper
Thumb disk, Emerson Wave opener
Clip type
Stiff pocket clip mountable on all 4 corners
Reversible metal pocket clip, tip-up, left and right carry
Use case profile
Best for
▣Utility tasks with heavy use▣Users wanting high durability and solidity▣Collectors or users valuing USA made, premium design
▣Tactical use▣Military▣Rescue▣Law enforcement
Not best for
!Lightweight everyday carry due to heavy weight (8.6 oz)!Users who prefer smaller or lighter knives
!Small, lightweight pocket carry!Left-handed users without adjustment
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
✓Robust build quality and solid construction✓Excellent blade grind and edge retention✓Excellent ergonomics with secure grip✓Reliable and quick deployment with Emerson Wave feature
Common complaints
⚠Relatively heavy weight may deter some users for everyday carry
⚠Knife is heavy and thick for pocket carry⚠Not a small or lightweight folding knife⚠Locking hardware is beefy but not flush