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Benchmade Arcane vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$270Most expensive
US$264Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
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