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Benchmade Infidel vs Zero Tolerance 0223
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$550Most expensive
US$400Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
134 g (4.73 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Titanium & G-10
Finish
BK1 black coating
Black DLC coating blade and titanium handle, ceramic bead blasted non-glare finish
Lock type
Auto Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Manual with flipper, KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Deep Carry
Bent steel pocketclip with black Teflon finish, reversible right/left tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Unknown
Common praise
Solid build and smooth deploymentAmbidextrous operationHigh hardness and edge retention of D2 steelComfortable and ergonomic anodized aluminum handleDistinctive front-facing deployment button for ease of use with gloves
Excellent hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV steelReliable titanium frame lock with steel insertSmooth and quick manual opening with flipper and ball bearingsComfortable grip due to earth brown G10 scales wrapping the titanium handleRobust construction and durable materials made in the USA
Common complaints
D2 steel is difficult to sharpen and prone to patina without coatingBlade steel considered outdated for the priceHeavy and large size not suitable for all users
No assisted opening, manual onlyWeight may be heavier compared to ultralight folders
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