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Zero Tolerance 0300BW vs Zero Tolerance 0303
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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for overall length.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 298% 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$340
US$340
Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 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
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Tiger stripe DLC coating
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 with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
Combat tasksHard use tasksDurabilityUtility tasks
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
Not best for
Light EDC when weight is an issueStabbing tasks
Unknown
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
Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistanceTiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces frictionAmbidextrous assisted opening and reversible clipSolid lockup with titanium frame lockField adjustable pivot
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 8 ounces (226.8 grams) which may deter some usersNot ideal for users preferring lighter or smaller EDC knives
Unknown
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