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Zero Tolerance 0301 vs Zero Tolerance 0630ORBLK Emerson
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0630ORBLK Emerson stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0630ORBLK Emerson stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0630ORBLK Emerson stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0630ORBLK Emerson stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0630ORBLK Emerson stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0630ORBLK Emerson stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0301 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$295Most expensive
US$275Cheapest
Weight
227.6 g (8.03 oz)Heaviest
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Longest
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel with tungsten DLC tiger stripe coating
CPM S35VN
Handle material
3D machined G10 front scales, titanium back handle/frame
G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Tiger striped tungsten DLC coating on blade
DLC coating on blade and titanium back
Lock type
Titanium frame lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper and ambidextrous thumbstuds
Emerson wave shaped opening feature, manual thumb disk opening
Clip type
Reversible black stainless steel quad-mount pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (left/right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEMS useHarsh environmentsHeavy use
Tactical useMilitary, rescue, law enforcementEveryday carry
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 instant Emerson wave openingHigh quality S35VN steel blade with DLC coatingStrong frame lock with hardened steel insertGood ergonomics with reversible clipMade in the USA craftsmanship
Common complaints
Too large and heavy for lightweight carry or slim penknife uses
Unknown
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