Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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.
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣First Responders▣Lightweight Durable Work Knife
▣Everyday Carry▣Gentleman’s Carry▣Users Valuing Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance
Not best for
!Delicate Or Fine Slicing Tasks!Heavy Prying And Chipping!Corrosive Environments
Unknown
Common praise
✓Excellent Edge Retention And Toughness Of CPM M4 Steel✓Lightweight Yet Rugged And Durable✓Smooth Ambidextrous Axis Lock Mechanism✓Deep Carry Clip For Discreet Carry
✓Exceptional Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance✓Smooth And Fast Manual Opening With Flipper✓Durable And Lightweight Titanium Handle✓Reversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip For Left Or Right Hand Use✓Elegant, Minimalist Design With Fine Craftsmanship
Common complaints
⚠Clip Can Be Tight For Thick Pockets⚠3v Steel (early Version) Is Not Fully Stainless And Requires Maintenance