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Zero Tolerance 0302 vs Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$330Cheapest
US$395Most expensive
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
201.59 g (7.11 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
220 mm (8.66 in)Shortest
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel with tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium frame with textured Coyote Brown G10 overlay and black G10 backspacer
Aluminum with G10 overlays
Finish
Tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating on blade; black finish hardware and pivot screws
Black Tungsten DLC coated blade (also available in dark stonewashed or black Cerakote)
Lock type
Frame lock
RAM lock (sealed pivot lock with neoprene and rubber seals)
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via ambidextrous thumbstuds or back lever
Dual thumbstuds
Clip type
Black finish steel pocket clip, tip down
Deep pocket reversible clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useCombat folding knife
Tactical useHeavy-duty EDCOutdoorsWaterborne missions (due to sealed pivot and lock)
Not best for
Cutting woodHeavy chopping
Lightweight EDC carryUsers seeking ultra-light knives
Common praise
High build qualitySpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable and ergonomic handleStrong frame lockGood blade control and retentionBeautiful design collaboration between Strider and Ken Onion
Exceptional sealed pivot and lock design prevents dirt/grime interferenceRobust and heavy-duty constructionSmooth operation and solid lockupDeep pocket clip allows discreet carryUnique and durable coating on the blade
Common complaints
Blade play requiring pivot adjustment after heavy useBlade size possibly too large for wood cuttingNot a Strider brand level knife
Heavier and thicker than typical lightweight foldersPocket clip could be less durable due to single screw mountingRelatively high price point (discontinued)
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