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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Zero Tolerance 0900
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0900 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 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 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.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0900 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$240Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
EDCTactical useDurable backup knife
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Those needing lighter knifeThose needing very thin blade
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
Excellent build qualityComfortable ergonomic titanium handleSmooth flipper action with KVT bearingDurable and resistant CPM S35VN blade steelCompact size ideal for EDC
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Heavier than typical for blade lengthChunky blade thicknessHandle clip requires appropriate pants for secure carry
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