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Zero Tolerance 0350TS vs Zero Tolerance 0551
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350TS stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$235Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
158.8 g (5.60 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.5 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
206 mm (8.11 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Elmax
Handle material
Black G-10
Titanium & G-10
Finish
Tiger stripe Tungsten DLC coating (Blade), Cerakote finish (Blade according to SMKW)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner lock (also described as framelock at SMKW source)
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (blade flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Quad-mount, tip-up and tip-down, left and right sides
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useQuick deployment
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard use knifeTactical situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable build qualityExcellent build and mechanical qualityEffective assisted opening mechanismMultiple clip mounting options
High quality fit and finishVery strong and durable steel (Elmax) bladeRobust titanium frame lockErgonomic handle with textured G-10 scaleAmbidextrous thumb studs for easy openingReversible pocket clip for varied carry optionsBlade is sharp and holds edge wellKnife is sturdy and solid, suitable for heavy use
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy at 162 grams, which might not suit all usersPrice is on the higher end for folding knives
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