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Zero Tolerance 0357BW vs Zero Tolerance 0456
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 27% 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$196Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
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)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S45VN
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Black G10
Titanium
Finish
BlackWash
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
Liner Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry (tip-up)
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useWork tasks
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
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
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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