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Benchmade Narrows vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 146% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$580Most expensive
US$236Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
69 g (2.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
Satin blade finish
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Everyday carryUtility tasksTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Lightweight yet strong and durableSmooth and fast blade deployment with KVT ball bearing systemSecure and reliable frame lockAttractive black and green anodized color schemeComfortable handle with carbon fiber and titanium
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
Relatively pricey compared to some competitors (as noted by some users)
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