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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Zero Tolerance 0456
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$425Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Titanium
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
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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
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
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