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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Zero Tolerance 0357
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$215Cheapest
US$235Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)
83 mm (3.27 in)
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM-20CV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Assisted opening, SpeedSafe flipper
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseHard Use ApplicationsMilitaryLaw EnforcementOutdoor ProfessionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tough Conditions WorkAmbidextrous Carry
Not best for
Lightweight/minimalist EDCDeep Pocket Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
Strong And Reliable ConstructionExcellent Toughness And Edge Retention Of CPM Magnacut SteelComfortable Ergonomics With Good Grip And JimpingDeep Carry Reversible Pocket ClipGood Balance Between Durability And Elegance Due To Marbled Carbon Fiber Handle
High Quality ConstructionReliable Assisted OpeningGood Edge RetentionAmbidextrous ClipBalanced Design For Daily Use
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy For An EDC Knife At 130 GramsLong Pocket Clip May Catch On Objects
Unknown
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