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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Zero Tolerance 0303
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$350Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Longest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Unique and distinctive Scimitar blade shapeExcellent grip due to ergonomic handle design with finger grooves and guardUse of premium CPM S90V steel for blade durability and edge retentionSmooth and widely legal AXIS locking mechanismAvailable in multiple handle materials including textured G10 and marbled carbon fiberLightweight for its size, weighing under 5 ounces
Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistanceTiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces frictionAmbidextrous assisted opening and reversible clipSolid lockup with titanium frame lockField adjustable pivot
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
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