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Benchmade Altitude vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 35% 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$235Cheapest
US$236Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
69 g (2.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)
188 mm (7.40 in)
Closed length
Unknown
104 mm (4.09 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
Fixed blade
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday carryUtility tasksTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Extremely light weight (~47g)Excellent edge retention and cutting performanceComfortable and secure grip with carbon fiber handleBlade shape and size ideal for precise cutting and field dressingSharpness lasts through extended use
Lightweight yet strong and durableSmooth and fast blade deployment with KVT ball bearing systemSecure and reliable frame lockAttractive black and green anodized color schemeComfortable handle with carbon fiber and titanium
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Relatively pricey compared to some competitors (as noted by some users)
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