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Benchmade Contego vs Zero Tolerance 0200ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0200ST 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$245Most expensive
US$240Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Black G-10
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper and dual thumb studs
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Removable, reversible, 4-way adjustable stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
MilitaryLaw EnforcementEveryday CarryExtreme Conditions
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Robust and durable buildSolid lockup comparable to fixed bladesAmbidextrous easy openingExcellent grip with textured G-10Adjustable pivot for deployment preference
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySome find the handle gimping excessiveThumb studs can be stiffNot the most discreet knife due to size and weight
Thick handle makes pocket carry less comfortable
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