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Benchmade Bedlam vs Zero Tolerance 0650ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$450Most expensive
US$375Cheapest
Weight
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.3 mm (5.76 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with black textured G-10 overlays
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
CrossFire Auto Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Automatic with button slide
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible/removable tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryCutting Through Resistant MaterialsHooking And Slicing TasksUsers Needing Ambidextrous Operation
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseLaw EnforcementMilitary
Not best for
Precision Cutting TasksUsers Preferring Lightweight Knives For All Day Carry
Sheath CarryFixed Blade Tasks
Common praise
Strong And Durable Blade And Build QualityEffective Slicing And Hooking Performance With Scimitar BladeComfortable And Secure Grip With Textured Sculpted G10 HandleReliable Axis Lock Mechanism Is Ambidextrous And SmoothDeep Carry Reversible Pocket Clip Allows Subtle Carry Despite Large Size
Smooth And Reliable Automatic DeploymentSolid Lockdown With Crossfire Lock SystemHigh Quality Materials And FinishComfortable Textured GripReversible And Removable Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Heavier Than Some Everyday Carry KnivesMay Feel Bulky Or Large In HandPotential Difficulty Sharpening Scimitar Blade Shape
Crossfire Safety Can Be Too Easy To Disengage AccidentallyGrip Feels Slightly Blocky For Some UsersDiscontinued And Thus Harder To FindButton Safety May Be Disengaged By Clothing Or Gear Contact
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