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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Zero Tolerance 0560
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage 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 Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$225Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Elmax
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Satin
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Split Arrow
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Compact pocket carry given large size
Common praise
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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