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Zero Tolerance 0303 vs Zero Tolerance 0456
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$340Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Titanium
Finish
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
Titanium frame lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
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Common praise
Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistanceTiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces frictionAmbidextrous assisted opening and reversible clipSolid lockup with titanium frame lockField adjustable pivot
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
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