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Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD vs Zero Tolerance 0550
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0550 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$395Most expensive
US$250Cheapest
Weight
201.59 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
164.5 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with G10 overlays
G10, titanium, stainless steel
Finish
Black Tungsten DLC coated blade (also available in dark stonewashed or black Cerakote)
Stonewash
Lock type
RAM lock (sealed pivot lock with neoprene and rubber seals)
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual thumbstuds
Flipper, thumb stud
Clip type
Deep pocket reversible clip (tip-up)
Ambidextrous 4-way steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHeavy-duty EDCOutdoorsWaterborne missions (due to sealed pivot and lock)
Hard useTactical applicationsEveryday carry
Not best for
Lightweight EDC carryUsers seeking ultra-light knives
Lightweight useFine slicing
Common praise
Exceptional sealed pivot and lock design prevents dirt/grime interferenceRobust and heavy-duty constructionSmooth operation and solid lockupDeep pocket clip allows discreet carryUnique and durable coating on the blade
Durable build qualityExcellent edge retentionSolid ergonomicsAmbidextrous opening options
Common complaints
Heavier and thicker than typical lightweight foldersPocket clip could be less durable due to single screw mountingRelatively high price point (discontinued)
Detent is excessively strong making blade opening difficultHandle G10 scale pattern is polarizingWeight may be heavy for some users
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