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Benchmade Contego vs Zero Tolerance 0620CF
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 0620CF 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 0620CF 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0620CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0620CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0620CF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$240Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
177 g (6.24 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
124.5 mm (4.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CTS 204P
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon fiber front, stonewashed titanium back
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Stonewash and satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Emerson Wave feature, thumb disk manual opening
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Side to side reversible metal pocket clip, tip-up, left or right
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
EDCMilitaryRescueLaw enforcementTactical use
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
Excellent edge retention and toughness from CTS 204P steelFast deployment using Emerson Wave openerStrong and durable frame lock with hardened steel insertsLightweight and slim with carbon fiber handleAmbidextrous use with reversible clip and opening methods
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
Unknown
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