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Benchmade Crooked River vs Zero Tolerance 0223
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$360Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Titanium & G-10
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Split Arrow
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
Excellent hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV steelReliable titanium frame lock with steel insertSmooth and quick manual opening with flipper and ball bearingsComfortable grip due to earth brown G10 scales wrapping the titanium handleRobust construction and durable materials made in the USA
Common complaints
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
No assisted opening, manual onlyWeight may be heavier compared to ultralight folders
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