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Zero Tolerance 0300BW vs Zero Tolerance 0301
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the lightest option for weight. Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$340Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Lightest
227.6 g (8.03 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)
95.25 mm (3.75 in)
Overall length
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Longest
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
Closed length
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
Handle material
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
Finish
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Titanium frame lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (spring assisted), ambidextrous thumb studs or index finger protrusion
SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
Clip type
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Combat tasksHard use tasksDurabilityUtility tasks
Tactical useLaw enforcementEMS useHarsh environmentsHeavy use
Not best for
Light EDC when weight is an issueStabbing tasks
Lightweight carrySmall slim penknife substitute
Common praise
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
Extremely durable and tough, almost as tough as a fixed bladeLarge, visible thumb studs and flipper operable with glovesSolid purchase on handle due to scalloped titanium and G10 panels and serrationsQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry optionsHigh corrosion resistance and edge retention of S30V blade with DLC coating
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 8 ounces (226.8 grams) which may deter some usersNot ideal for users preferring lighter or smaller EDC knives
Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses
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