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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Zero Tolerance 0450
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$300Most expensive
US$240Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
187.96 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
104.14 mm (4.10 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Grivory
Titanium
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Stonewashed and satin finish
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carry (EDC)Work useLight to moderate cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft
Common praise
Strong and reliable automatic mechanismSuperior edge retention and toughness of CPM-D2 steelVersatile dual-serrated dagger bladeLightweight and ergonomic handleSecure safety lock and clip for tactical carry
Excellent build quality and fit and finishSmooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper openingSolid, secure frame lock with steel insertLightweight and compact designSharp out of the box, good edge retention
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Blade shape is somewhat narrow and less curved than preferred by someHandle may not be as grippy as G-10 under wet/oily conditions
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