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Benchmade Boost vs Zero Tolerance 0357BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$140.25Cheapest
US$196Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM S45VN
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Black G10
Finish
Black non-reflective
BlackWash
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryOutdoor useWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
High traction Versaflex handle provides secure grip even when wet or glovedStrong CPM 3V blade with durable grind for tough tasksReliable and ambidextrous AXIS Assist lock mechanismSolid build quality and ergonomic design suited for heavy use
Excellent edge retention with CPM S45VN steelStrong assisted opening mechanismComfortable G10 handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carryDurable blackwash finish that hides scratches
Common complaints
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