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Benchmade Casbah vs Zero Tolerance 0470
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, 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$190Cheapest
US$220Most expensive
Weight
97.24 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)
86.36 mm (3.40 in)
Overall length
198.12 mm (7.80 in)
198.12 mm (7.80 in)
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)
111.76 mm (4.40 in)
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Blue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
Titanium and marbled carbon fiber
Finish
Satin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Two-tone satin and stonewash blade finish
Lock type
Push-button with front-mounted slide safety (plunge lock)
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Side-opening automatic, push-button activated coil spring
Flipper with KVT ball bearing pivot
Clip type
Deep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Titanium pocket clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Duty useTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Work tasksPractical pocketknife use
Not best for
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Common praise
Lightweight and excellent ergonomicsSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S30V blade steelFast, smooth, and reliable automatic deploymentComfortable, secure grip with textured Grivory handle and jimpingDeep carry reversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carryMade in the USA with Benchmade's Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp sharpening
High wear resistance and corrosion resistance of blade steelSmooth opening action with KVT ball bearingsSophisticated look due to marbled carbon fiber insertPractical size and weight for everyday carry
Common complaints
Some users find the pocket clip only tip-up carry limitingForce of blade deployment considered moderate by some usersTexturing on the backside of the handle could be improved
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