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Benchmade Mini Loco vs Zero Tolerance 0850
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$355Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Blue carbon fiber composite
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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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 edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelLightweight design due to blue carbon fiber handle and titanium clipStrong and reliable Sub-Frame Lock mechanism with hardened steel insertSmooth manual opening with aluminum thumb studMade in the USA with quality construction and attractive finish
Common complaints
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