Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0095S90BLK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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.
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Blackwashed, DLC-coating
Lock type
Fixed blade
Frame lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Hunting▣Everyday carry▣Climbing
▣Everyday carry▣Tactical use▣Defensive use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Extremely light weight (~47g)✓Excellent edge retention and cutting performance✓Comfortable and secure grip with carbon fiber handle✓Blade shape and size ideal for precise cutting and field dressing✓Sharpness lasts through extended use
✓High quality materials and construction✓Smooth flipping action with KVT ball-bearing system✓Sleek, stealthy design✓Good edge retention with S90V steel
Common complaints
⚠High retail price⚠Blade is difficult to resharpen manually
⚠Heavier than knives with lighter handle materials⚠Standard stamped pocket clip not premium milled type