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Zero Tolerance 0850 vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$264Cheapest
Weight
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Blue carbon fiber composite
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Flipper
Clip type
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
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 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
Unknown
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