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Benchmade Contego vs Zero Tolerance 0560
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$245Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
Elmax
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Compact pocket carry given large size
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
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
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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