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Benchmade Mini Loco vs Zero Tolerance 0300BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$355Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Lightest
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening (spring assisted), ambidextrous thumb studs or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Combat tasksHard use tasksDurabilityUtility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Light EDC when weight is an issueStabbing tasks
Common praise
Solid and robust build qualityPremium materials such as CPM-S30V steel and G10 handleEasy and ambidextrous one-handed opening via thumb holeReliable AXIS locking mechanismComfortable and secure grip with milled G-10 scalesReversible deep carry clip for convenient pocket carry
Excellent ergonomics with aggressive handle textureStrong, durable S30V steel blade with superior edge retentionRobust titanium frame lock provides secure blade lockupSpeedSafe assisted opening allows fast one-handed deploymentQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy at 8 ounces (226.8 grams) which may deter some usersNot ideal for users preferring lighter or smaller EDC knives
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