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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Zero Tolerance 0561
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0561 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% 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 0561 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 0561 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$260Most expensive
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
164.4 g (5.80 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)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Elmax stainless steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
3D machined G-10 front, 3D machined titanium back
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumbstud, flipper with KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Split Arrow
Quad-mount deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
EDCHard use knife
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Unknown
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
Smooth deployment due to KVT ball bearing systemStrong and solid lockup with titanium frame lock and lockbar stabilizerVersatile deep carry quad-mount pocket clipHigh quality materials and American madeHandle design is ergonomic and attractive
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
None clearly stated in provided sources
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