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Benchmade Loco vs Zero Tolerance 0801
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$240Cheapest
US$270Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93 mm (3.66 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
ELMAX
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Black (some sources mention satin finish variant)
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Unknown
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep carry pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous useDurable grip handling
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handleReliable AXIS lock mechanismHigh-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous usability
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
Unknown
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams
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