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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 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 0990 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 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 19% 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$264Cheapest
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
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Flipper
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
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 edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
None explicitly cited in the provided sources
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