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Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Zero Tolerance 0566
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$209.99Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Textured G10 front, stainless steel back
Finish
Coated black blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS® lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useAmbidextrous carry
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
Robust and sturdy constructionExcellent edge retention and toughness of CPM S35VN steelGood grip with textured G10 and ergonomic handleSmooth and rapid assisted openingQuad-mount deep-carry clip allows versatile carry optionsWell balanced size for EDC
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Heavier compared to titanium framed alternativesSome users find assisted opening aggressiveInitial lock stick that can go away with use
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