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Zero Tolerance 0300BW vs Zero Tolerance 0456
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$340Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Heaviest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
Titanium
Finish
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
Titanium frame lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (spring assisted), ambidextrous thumb studs or index finger protrusion
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Combat tasksHard use tasksDurabilityUtility tasks
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
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
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
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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