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Zero Tolerance 0302 vs Zero Tolerance 0562CF

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Zero Tolerance 0302 — Blade length: 95 mm (3.74 in)Zero Tolerance 0302 — Overall length: 220 mm (8.66 in)Zero Tolerance 0302 — Closed length: 133 mm (5.24 in)Zero Tolerance 0302 — Weight: 244 g (8.61 oz)Zero Tolerance 0302 — Retail price: US$330Zero Tolerance 0562CF — Blade length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Zero Tolerance 0562CF — Overall length: 210 mm (8.27 in)Zero Tolerance 0562CF — Closed length: 122 mm (4.80 in)Zero Tolerance 0562CF — Weight: 156 g (5.50 oz)Zero Tolerance 0562CF — Retail price: US$260Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$330Most expensive
US$260Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel with tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating
CPM-20CV or CTS-204P stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium frame with textured Coyote Brown G10 overlay and black G10 backspacer
Carbon fiber front handle, stonewashed titanium back handle
Finish
Tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating on blade; black finish hardware and pivot screws
Stonewashed and satin finish blade
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via ambidextrous thumbstuds or back lever
KVT ball-bearing opening
Clip type
Black finish steel pocket clip, tip down
Reversible deep-carry stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useCombat folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)SlicingSurvival toolCutting boxesSelf-defenseTactical useCampingFishingHuntingUtilityOutdoor activities
Not best for
!Cutting wood!Heavy chopping
Unknown
Common praise
High build qualitySpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable and ergonomic handleStrong frame lockGood blade control and retentionBeautiful design collaboration between Strider and Ken Onion
Excellent edge retention on M390 steelGreat slicing performanceHigh quality materials and fit and finishDeep carry reversible pocket clipComfortable ergonomics with smooth chamfered edgesStrong and smooth deployment and lockup
Common complaints
Blade play requiring pivot adjustment after heavy useBlade size possibly too large for wood cuttingNot a Strider brand level knife
Unknown

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