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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Zero Tolerance 0551
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$275Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
Elmax
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Titanium & G-10
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard use knifeTactical situations
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
High quality fit and finishVery strong and durable steel (Elmax) bladeRobust titanium frame lockErgonomic handle with textured G-10 scaleAmbidextrous thumb studs for easy openingReversible pocket clip for varied carry optionsBlade is sharp and holds edge wellKnife is sturdy and solid, suitable for heavy use
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Relatively heavy at 162 grams, which might not suit all usersPrice is on the higher end for folding knives
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