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Zero Tolerance 0301 vs Zero Tolerance 0303
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. 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 0303 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Zero Tolerance 0303 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$295Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
227.6 g (8.03 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 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Longest
Closed length
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
Titanium frame lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEMS useHarsh environmentsHeavy use
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
Not best for
Lightweight carrySmall slim penknife substitute
Unknown
Common praise
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
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
Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses
Unknown
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