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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Zero Tolerance 0308
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0308 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas 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$425Cheapest
US$445Most expensive
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
195.67 g (6.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
G10 front scale, titanium back
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Manual flipper KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Right or left hand reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Everyday carryWorkTactical
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Exceptional balance of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistanceDurable and weight-conscious handle designFast and reliable blade deployment with secure lockupVersatile drop point blade profile suitable for various tasks
Excellent hardness and edge retention of CPM 20CV steelSmooth and reliable KVT ball-bearing openingSolid frame lock mechanismGood grip with 3D machined handle scalesAdjustable pivot with custom nut
Common complaints
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