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Zero Tolerance 0308 vs Zero Tolerance 0609
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$445Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
195.67 g (6.90 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM 20CV
Handle material
G10 front scale, titanium back
Titanium, anodized bronze
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed & satin finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual flipper KVT ball-bearing system
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system with flipper
Clip type
Right or left hand reversible pocket clip
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical
Everyday carryGentleman's knifeEDC folding knife use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent hardness and edge retention of CPM 20CV steelSmooth and reliable KVT ball-bearing openingSolid frame lock mechanismGood grip with 3D machined handle scalesAdjustable pivot with custom nut
High-quality steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceStrong and smooth frame lock mechanismAttractive anodized titanium handle with good gripCompact and carry-friendly size and weight
Common complaints
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