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Zero Tolerance 0302 vs Zero Tolerance 0888
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0888 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0888 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% 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 0888 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0888 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0302 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0888 stands out as the longest option for overall 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$330
Unknown
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
215.3 g (7.59 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
220 mm (8.66 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
136.5 mm (5.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel with tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating
Composite of S110V and 14C28N
Handle material
Titanium frame with textured Coyote Brown G10 overlay and black G10 backspacer
Titanium
Finish
Tiger stripe tungsten DLC coating on blade; black finish hardware and pivot screws
Satin finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via ambidextrous thumbstuds or back lever
Flipper
Clip type
Black finish steel pocket clip, tip down
Tip up bead blasted titanium pocket clip, can be positioned for left or right carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useCombat folding knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers valuing high quality materials and craftsmanship
Not best for
Cutting woodHeavy 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
High-quality materials and buildExceptional ergonomic design and fitInnovative and elegant clip designAwarded 2012 Overall Knife of the Year
Common complaints
Blade play requiring pivot adjustment after heavy useBlade size possibly too large for wood cuttingNot a Strider brand level knife
Limited production and availabilityPreowned items may show light wear
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