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Zero Tolerance 0357 vs Zero Tolerance 0357BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% 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$235Most expensive
US$196Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)
122 g (4.30 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)
83 mm (3.27 in)
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)
196 mm (7.72 in)
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)
112 mm (4.41 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
CPM S45VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Black G10
Finish
Stonewashed
BlackWash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening, SpeedSafe flipper
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible deep-carry (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tough conditions workAmbidextrous carry
Everyday carryOutdoor useWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality constructionReliable assisted openingGood edge retentionAmbidextrous clipBalanced design for daily use
Excellent edge retention with CPM S45VN steelStrong assisted opening mechanismComfortable G10 handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carryDurable blackwash finish that hides scratches
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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