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Benchmade Contego vs Zero Tolerance 0801
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$270Most expensive
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 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
Titanium
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday carryWorkTactical 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
Smooth and dependable flipping actionStrong and secure titanium frame lockExcellent edge retention with ELMAX steelComfortable and secure grip due to machined titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for both left and right-handed carry
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
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams
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