Comparison Console
Zero Tolerance 0560 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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562MIC 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$250Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
209 mm (8.23 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Micarta (front), Titanium (back)
Finish
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
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
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Everyday CarrySlicing efficiencyTough point usage
Not best for
Compact pocket carry given large size
Unknown
Common praise
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
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
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
None noted explicitly in sources
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