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Benchmade Adamas vs Zero Tolerance 0560
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$280Most expensive
US$250Cheapest
Weight
183.1 g (6.46 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
35.56 mm (1.40 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM Cru-Wear
Elmax
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Tungsten Grey, Flat Earth or Black
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCombatSurvivalDuty carryHard-use environments
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Lightweight ultralight carryDelicate tasks
Compact pocket carry given large size
Common praise
Extremely durable and toughExcellent edge retentionSmooth, reliable AXIS lockGood balance of size and carryability for heavy duty useAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
Common complaints
Knife size can be large and heavy for some usersSheath design criticized for not being MOLLE compatible in fixed blade models
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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