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Zero Tolerance 0392 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 0392 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0392 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$400Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
208 mm (8.19 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-204P
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Satin, PVD coating (Black version)
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
Frame lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up / Tip-down, deep carry
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Excellent build quality with precise manufacturing.Robust and smooth flipping action with a heavy detent.Durable and corrosion resistant CTS-204P blade steel.Comfortable and ergonomic handle with working finish to hide wear.Strong, secure lockup with dual stop pins and lock bar insert.
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
Heaviest detent of any owned knife, requiring some break-in.Flipper tab can be pointy if not used properly.
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