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Benchmade Crooked River vs Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD 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$395Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
201.59 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
228 mm (8.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Aluminum with G10 overlays
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Black Tungsten DLC coated blade (also available in dark stonewashed or black Cerakote)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
RAM lock (sealed pivot lock with neoprene and rubber seals)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual thumbstuds
Clip type
Split Arrow
Deep pocket reversible clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor TasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood Preparation
Tactical UseHeavy Duty EDCOutdoorsWaterborne Missions (due To Sealed Pivot And Lock)
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight EDC CarryUsers Seeking Ultra Light Knives
Common praise
High Quality Materials And WorkmanshipSmooth And Reliable Axis Lock MechanismComfortable And Secure GripExcellent Edge RetentionAmbidextrous DesignLifetime Warranty With Lifesharp Service
Exceptional Sealed Pivot And Lock Design Prevents Dirt/grime InterferenceRobust And Heavy Duty ConstructionSmooth Operation And Solid LockupDeep Pocket Clip Allows Discreet CarryUnique And Durable Coating On The Blade
Common complaints
Slightly Heavier And Larger Than Comparable KnivesPremium Price PointWood Handle Can Be Smooth And May Require Roughening For Grip
Heavier And Thicker Than Typical Lightweight FoldersPocket Clip Could Be Less Durable Due To Single Screw MountingRelatively High Price Point (discontinued)
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