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Benchmade Crooked River vs Zero Tolerance 0393
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0393 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.
Zero Tolerance 0393 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$360Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)
142 g (5.01 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
209 mm (8.23 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Titanium, glow-in-the-dark carbon fiber overlay
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Working finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Everyday carryWorkTactical
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
High edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM 20CV steelSmooth flipper opening with KVT ball bearing systemReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryDurable titanium frame lock with hardened steel insertGlow-in-the-dark handle overlays enhance visibility in low light
Common complaints
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Discontinued, harder to find new unitsRelatively heavy at 142 grams for a folding knife
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