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Zero Tolerance 0551 vs Zero Tolerance 0561
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% 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 0561 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 0561 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$260Cheapest
Weight
162 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
164.4 g (5.80 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
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
Elmax stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium & G-10
3D machined G-10 front, 3D machined titanium back
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Titanium frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumbstud, flipper with KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Quad-mount deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard use knifeTactical situations
EDCHard use knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Smooth deployment due to KVT ball bearing systemStrong and solid lockup with titanium frame lock and lockbar stabilizerVersatile deep carry quad-mount pocket clipHigh quality materials and American madeHandle design is ergonomic and attractive
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 162 grams, which might not suit all usersPrice is on the higher end for folding knives
None clearly stated in provided sources
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