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Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$190Cheapest
US$264Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)
83 mm (3.27 in)
Overall length
192 mm (7.56 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Gray anodized aluminum
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Blackwash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Speed safe assisted flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip (tip-up)
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useGeneral utility
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
High-quality S35VN steel bladeAssist opening mechanism is smooth and fastComfortable ergonomic handle with good gripReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryDurable blackwash blade finish hides scratches
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Some variation in weight between sourcesBlade steel is sometimes reported as Elmax but consensus is S35VNNot intended for heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
None explicitly cited in the provided sources
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