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Benchmade CLA vs Zero Tolerance 0609
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$350Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM 20CV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium, anodized bronze
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewashed & satin finish
Lock type
Button lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system with flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryGentleman's knifeEDC folding knife use
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
High-quality steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceStrong and smooth frame lock mechanismAttractive anodized titanium handle with good gripCompact and carry-friendly size and weight
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Unknown
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