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Benchmade Flyway vs Zero Tolerance 0230
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway 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$200Cheapest
US$255Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Longest
157 mm (6.18 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
94 mm (3.70 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Orange G10
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Stonewashed finish
Lock type
Unknown
Slipjoint
Opening method
Unknown
Manual washers, nail nick
Clip type
Unknown
No clip or reversible extra-deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Everyday carryWork useAreas with restrictive knife lawsNon-locking knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Heavy duty lock-requiring tasks
Common praise
Excellent edge retention due to CPM-154 steelCompact size ideal for precise tasksHigh visibility orange handle and sheathErgonomic handle with secure gripLightweight fixed blade with full tang constructionDurable Boltaron sheath suitable for pack or chest rig carry
Exceptional hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV blade steelLightweight carbon fiber handleDouble detent system for safe carrying and controlled open/closeStonewashed finish helps hide scratchesBlue anodized aluminum backspacer with integrated lanyard hole
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to basic knivesLimited color options (typically orange only)May be heavier than some other hunting knivesNot convenient for pocket carry due to fixed blade design
Older models lacked pocket clip
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