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Zero Tolerance 0301 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 0301 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 0301 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% 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 0301 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$295Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
227.6 g (8.03 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 mm (8.62 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
Titanium
Finish
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
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, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEMS useHarsh environmentsHeavy use
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
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
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses
Unknown
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