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Zero Tolerance 0393GLCF 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 0393GLCF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393GLCF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393GLCF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393GLCF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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 0393GLCF 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$340Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 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
209 mm (8.23 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Titanium with glow-in-the-dark carbon fiber overlay
Titanium
Finish
Working finish
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual with KVT ball bearings, opens with flipper
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocketclip for right/left carry
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM 20CV steelDurable and comfortable titanium frame with unique glow-in-the-dark carbon fiber overlaySmooth opening with KVT ball bearing system and flipperReversible pocketclip allows versatile carry optionsWorking finish hides wear well
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
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