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Benchmade Freek vs Zero Tolerance 0640BLK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Zero Tolerance 0640BLK stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$350
US$350
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Carbon Fiber & Titanium
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
DLC
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Split Arrow
Right or left hand, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useCollectors
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
High-quality build and materialsExcellent blade steel (CPM 20CV)Lightweight despite sturdy constructionGood ergonomics and designReliable frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Discontinued hence harder to find newRelatively high price point compared to some alternatives
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