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Zero Tolerance 0300BW vs Zero Tolerance 0560
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 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 0300BW stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for overall length, 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$340Most expensive
US$250Cheapest
Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)
95.25 mm (3.75 in)
Overall length
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
Closed length
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
Elmax
Handle material
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Titanium frame lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
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)
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Combat TasksHard Use TasksDurabilityUtility Tasks
EDCTactical UseUtility WorkHard Use
Not best for
Light EDC When Weight Is An IssueStabbing Tasks
Compact Pocket Carry Given Large Size
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
Balanced Weight Despite Large SizeHigh Edge RetentionDurable And Wear Resistant Elmax SteelAggressive Yet Comfortable GripPrecise Fit And Finish
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy At 8 Ounces (226.8 Grams) Which May Deter Some UsersNot Ideal For Users Preferring Lighter Or Smaller EDC Knives
Some Users Find Jimping Aggressive Or SharpSize Can Be Large For Some EDC Preferences
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