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Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Zero Tolerance 0203
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$209.99Cheapest
US$304Most expensive
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Lightest
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Olive G10
Finish
Coated black blade
Black PVD / Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS® lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Manual, thumb stud
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryDurability And ReliabilityOne Handed Automatic Opening
Hard Use TasksEDCTactical UsePrecision And Heavy Duty Cutting
Not best for
Non Automatic Knife Preferences
Unknown
Common praise
Durable And Strong ConstructionLightweight Despite Sturdy MaterialsSmooth And Reliable Automatic Axis® Opening MechanismGood Combo Edge Blade For Versatile Cutting TasksDeep Carry Reversible Clip For Comfortable Carry
Outstanding Edge Retention And Toughness From CPM M4 SteelReliable And Secure Duralock MechanismSolid 3d Machined Olive G10 Handle Offering Excellent GripReversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip For Versatile CarryMade In The USA With Overbuilt Quality And Durable Construction
Common complaints
Price Point Higher Than Some Comparable KnivesNot Ideal For Those Preferring Manual Opening Mechanisms
Relatively Heavy At 6.6 Ounces (187 Grams) Compared To Typical EDC Knives
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