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Benchmade AFCK vs Zero Tolerance 0350
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$120
Unknown
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
175.8 g (6.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
193.7 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
118.1 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Textured G-10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Tungsten DLC black coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening (flipper and right side thumb stud)
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Quad-mount clip (ambidextrous tip-up or tip-down)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryTactical useMedium sized knife needsSecure grip use
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Users needing fixed bladesUsers preferring very lightweight knives
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Excellent build qualitySecure and comfortable gripEffective SpeedSafe assisted deploymentHigh quality S30V steel blade with durable DLC coatingWell executed liner lock with good lockupVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip
Common complaints
Handle flex with G-10 scales (addressed in later models or by replacing scales with aluminum)Heavier compared to some other folding knivesRight hand only clip and lock
Relatively heavy for some EDC usersLeft side thumb stud less accessible
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