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Zero Tolerance 0551 vs Zero Tolerance 0560
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 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$275Most expensive
US$250Cheapest
Weight
162 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
Elmax
Handle material
Titanium & G-10
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Stonewashed
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hard Use KnifeTactical Situations
EDCTactical UseUtility WorkHard Use
Not best for
Unknown
Compact Pocket Carry Given Large Size
Common praise
High Quality Fit And FinishVery Strong And Durable Steel (elmax) BladeRobust Titanium Frame LockErgonomic Handle With Textured G 10 ScaleAmbidextrous Thumb Studs For Easy OpeningReversible Pocket Clip For Varied Carry OptionsBlade Is Sharp And Holds Edge WellKnife Is Sturdy And Solid, Suitable For Heavy Use
Balanced Weight Despite Large SizeHigh Edge RetentionDurable And Wear Resistant Elmax SteelAggressive Yet Comfortable GripPrecise Fit And Finish
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy At 162 Grams, Which Might Not Suit All UsersPrice Is On The Higher End For Folding Knives
Some Users Find Jimping Aggressive Or SharpSize Can Be Large For Some EDC Preferences
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