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Zero Tolerance 0850 vs Zero Tolerance 0900
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% 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$400Most expensive
US$240Cheapest
Weight
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Blue carbon fiber composite
Titanium
Finish
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Frame Lock
Opening method
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Flipper
Clip type
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
EDCTactical useDurable backup knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those needing lighter knifeThose needing very thin blade
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelLightweight design due to blue carbon fiber handle and titanium clipStrong and reliable Sub-Frame Lock mechanism with hardened steel insertSmooth manual opening with aluminum thumb studMade in the USA with quality construction and attractive finish
Excellent build qualityComfortable ergonomic titanium handleSmooth flipper action with KVT bearingDurable and resistant CPM S35VN blade steelCompact size ideal for EDC
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier than typical for blade lengthChunky blade thicknessHandle clip requires appropriate pants for secure carry
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