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Benchmade Fact vs Zero Tolerance 0551
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for blade 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$230Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
91.85 g (3.24 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.2 mm (4.77 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Elmax
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Titanium & G-10
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-Carry Tip-Up
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard use knifeTactical situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and well balancedDurable CPM S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous use with reversible clip and thumb studs
High quality fit and finishVery strong and durable steel (Elmax) bladeRobust titanium frame lockErgonomic handle with textured G-10 scaleAmbidextrous thumb studs for easy openingReversible pocket clip for varied carry optionsBlade is sharp and holds edge wellKnife is sturdy and solid, suitable for heavy use
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy at 162 grams, which might not suit all usersPrice is on the higher end for folding knives
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