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Zero Tolerance 0393 vs Zero Tolerance 0470
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the longest option for blade length, 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$340Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
209 mm (8.23 in)Longest
198.12 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Titanium, glow-in-the-dark carbon fiber overlay
Titanium and marbled carbon fiber
Finish
Working finish
Two-tone satin and stonewash blade finish
Lock type
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper with KVT ball bearing pivot
Clip type
Reversible (right/left, tip-up)
Titanium pocket clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)Work tasksPractical pocketknife use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM 20CV steelSmooth flipper opening with KVT ball bearing systemReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryDurable titanium frame lock with hardened steel insertGlow-in-the-dark handle overlays enhance visibility in low light
High wear resistance and corrosion resistance of blade steelSmooth opening action with KVT ball bearingsSophisticated look due to marbled carbon fiber insertPractical size and weight for everyday carry
Common complaints
Discontinued, harder to find new unitsRelatively heavy at 142 grams for a folding knife
Unknown
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