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Zero Tolerance 0456 vs Zero Tolerance 0562MIC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% 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 0562MIC 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$325Most expensive
US$300Cheapest
Weight
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
209 mm (8.23 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium
Micarta (front), Titanium (back)
Finish
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Stonewashed
Lock type
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts and lockbar stabilization
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Everyday CarrySlicing efficiencyTough point usage
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Excellent build quality and finishSmooth and nearly frictionless opening actionComfortable and durable handle materialsSecure frame lock with lockbar stabilizationReversible deep carry pocket clip
Common complaints
Unknown
None noted explicitly in sources
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