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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Zero Tolerance 0630
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 17% 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 0630 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0630 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0630 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0630 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
124.46 mm (4.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G10, titanium
Finish
Satin
Blade satin and stonewashed, titanium stonewashed finish, DLC coating on blade and titanium back (some sources)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb disk and Emerson Wave feature for quick opening
Clip type
Split Arrow
Metal reversible pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseTactical Tasks
Tactical UseMilitaryRescueLaw EnforcementEDC Slicing Cuts
Not best for
Tactical & Self DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Quick Manual Thumb Disk Opening Initially Difficult
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
Solid Build Quality And CraftsmanshipFastest Deploying Knife Due To Emerson Wave FeatureStrong And Reliable Frame Lock With Steel InsertGood Ambidextrous Carry Options With Reversible ClipExcellent Slicing Blade Shape And Steel Quality
Common complaints
Pocket Clip Is Very Strong And May Damage Pockets Or Be UncomfortableSafety And Lock Mechanism Has A Learning Curve
Manual Opening With Thumb Disk Is Initially Very Stiff And DifficultLarge Size And Weight May Be Too Much For Some Users
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