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Benchmade Altitude vs Zero Tolerance 0460
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% 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 0460 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$245Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
111.76 mm (4.40 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Bronze carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Stonewashed flats and satin grinds on blade
Lock type
Fixed blade
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Unknown
KVT ball-bearing manual flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Single-position, right and left reversible, black Teflon-coated pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard-use pocket folderOutdoor enthusiastsContractorsFirst respondersCarpentersLaw enforcement
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
Ergonomic and visually striking designLightweight yet tough and durableSharp and holds edge wellSecure lockupRight and left reversible clip
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Handle size may be small for some usersPressure on lockbar can make flipper opening difficult especially for left-handed users
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