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Benchmade Emissary vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$235Cheapest
US$236Most expensive
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
69 g (2.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
Satin
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday carryUtility tasksTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Lightweight yet strong and durableSmooth and fast blade deployment with KVT ball bearing systemSecure and reliable frame lockAttractive black and green anodized color schemeComfortable handle with carbon fiber and titanium
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively pricey compared to some competitors (as noted by some users)
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