Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0560 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 0560 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
Elmax
Handle material
Titanium frame with textured Coyote Brown G10 overlay and black G10 backspacer
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating on blade; black finish hardware and pivot screws
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via ambidextrous thumbstuds or back lever
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Black finish steel pocket clip, tip down
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Tactical use▣Combat folding knife
▣EDC▣Tactical use▣Utility work▣Hard use
Not best for
!Cutting wood!Heavy chopping
!Compact pocket carry given large size
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
✓Balanced weight despite large size✓High edge retention✓Durable and wear resistant Elmax steel✓Aggressive yet comfortable grip✓Precise fit and finish
Common complaints
⚠Blade play requiring pivot adjustment after heavy use⚠Blade size possibly too large for wood cutting⚠Not a Strider brand level knife
⚠Some users find jimping aggressive or sharp⚠Size can be large for some EDC preferences