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Benchmade CLA vs Zero Tolerance 0044
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA 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$400Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
81.28 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
191.77 mm (7.55 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Longest
110.49 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday CarryGentleman’s carryUsers valuing edge retention and corrosion resistance
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth and fast manual opening with flipperDurable and lightweight titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for left or right hand useElegant, minimalist design with fine craftsmanship
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Unknown
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