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Benchmade Fixed Adamas vs Zero Tolerance 0801
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$275Most expensive
US$270Cheapest
Weight
160.46 g (5.66 oz)Lightest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
106.7 mm (4.20 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
232.9 mm (9.17 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
119 mm (4.69 in)
Blade thickness
4.318 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-CruWear Premium Tool Steel
ELMAX
Handle material
Skeletonized with paracord wrap
Titanium
Finish
Cobalt Black
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
Fixed blade
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Unknown
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSurvivalBushcraftOutdoor useHeavy-duty tasks
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very durable and toughLightweight for a fixed blade of its sizeEdge retention in brutal conditionsVersatile for outdoor and tactical use
Smooth and dependable flipping actionStrong and secure titanium frame lockExcellent edge retention with ELMAX steelComfortable and secure grip due to machined titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for both left and right-handed carry
Common complaints
Tight sheath retention can make quick access difficultMOLLE carry system may be cumbersome for non-MOLLE gear users
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams
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