Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the longest option for blade 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.
S30V stainless steel with tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
Titanium frame with textured Coyote Brown G10 overlay and black G10 backspacer
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating on blade; black finish hardware and pivot screws
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via ambidextrous thumbstuds or back lever
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Black finish steel pocket clip, tip down
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Tactical use▣Combat folding knife
▣Everyday carry▣Tactical use▣Combat use
Not best for
!Cutting wood!Heavy chopping
Unknown
Common praise
✓High build quality✓SpeedSafe assisted opening✓Comfortable and ergonomic handle✓Strong frame lock✓Good blade control and retention✓Beautiful design collaboration between Strider and Ken Onion
✓Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistance✓Tiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces friction✓Ambidextrous assisted opening and reversible clip✓Solid lockup with titanium frame lock✓Field adjustable pivot
Common complaints
⚠Blade play requiring pivot adjustment after heavy use⚠Blade size possibly too large for wood cutting⚠Not a Strider brand level knife