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Benchmade Bailout vs Zero Tolerance 0230
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$350Most expensive
US$255Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
157 mm (6.18 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Stonewashed finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Manual washers, nail nick
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
No clip or reversible extra-deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carryWork useAreas with restrictive knife lawsNon-locking knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Heavy duty lock-requiring tasks
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Exceptional hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV blade steelLightweight carbon fiber handleDouble detent system for safe carrying and controlled open/closeStonewashed finish helps hide scratchesBlue anodized aluminum backspacer with integrated lanyard hole
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Older models lacked pocket clip
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