Comparison Console
Benchmade AFCK vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
S-30V
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Black DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryTactical useWork tasks
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy bushcraft
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Excellent build qualityReliable assisted opening mechanismStrong S-30V steel bladeComfortable grip due to Trac-Tec insertsAmbidextrous design with reversible 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
Lacks a sheathHandle may feel small for some users
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