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Zero Tolerance 0452CF vs Zero Tolerance 0808BLK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0808BLK 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 0808BLK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0452CF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$280Most expensive
US$270Cheapest
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon fiber front and titanium back
Titanium
Finish
Dual finish: satin finish on the grind and stonewashed finish on the flats and handle
Black DLC coated (blade and handle)
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Manual flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing flipper system
Clip type
Reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLight tactical useSelf-defense
EDC usageEveryday carryQuick reliable openingDurable gripLeft or right hand carry
Not best for
Camp or survival knife
Unknown
Common praise
Very smooth and fast deploymentExcellent edge retention and toughnessLightweight yet solid and well balancedHandles comfortably with good ergonomicsDeep-carry pocket clip is discreet and secure
Excellent blade steel with great edge retention (CPM S35VN)Smooth and quick opening via KVT ball bearing flipper systemDurable titanium handle with black DLC coatingStrong and secure frame lock with steel lockbar insertReversible clip allows left or right handed use
Common complaints
Initial stiff detent requiring break-in and lubrication (resolves with use)
Limited availability due to sprint run natureNot allowed for international sale by manufacturer
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