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Benchmade Contego vs Zero Tolerance 0350M390
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0350M390 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 0350M390 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350M390 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350M390 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350M390 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$245Most expensive
US$196Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted opening
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Quad-mount (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasks
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
High-performance M390 steel bladeVersatile quad-mount clip systemAssisted opening for quick deploymentDurable G10 handle with secure gripMade in USA quality
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
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