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Benchmade Nimravus vs Zero Tolerance 0055
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0055 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for overall 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$250Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Unknown
Framelock
Opening method
Unknown
SLT hidden flipper tab, manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Left/right reversible bent titanium clip
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEveryday CarrySurvivalOperational UseMOLLE Attachment Compatibility
Collectors And Enthusiasts Looking For A Unique And Technically Precise Folding KnifeEveryday Carry For Users Accustomed To Unusual Blade Shapes And Handling
Not best for
Unknown
Users Seeking A Classic Or Highly Practical Drop Point Blade StyleNovice Sharpeners Or Those Requiring An Easy To Use Field Knife
Common praise
High Build QualityDurable And Reliable After Many Years Of UseGood Blade Steel (154CM) With Sustained SharpnessSecure Grip Via Anodized Aluminum HandleWell Balanced Fixed BladeMOLLE Sheath IncludedPartially Serrated Blade Useful For Rope Cutting
High Quality American Manufacturing And MaterialsSmooth, Precise Action With The Kvt Ball Bearing SystemUnique And Striking Blade And Handle DesignDurable S35VN Steel Blade With Good Edge Retention
Common complaints
Some Users Report Issues With Factory Plastic Sheath DurabilityHandle Finish May Show Wear Over YearsManufacturer Customer Service For Sheath Problems Reported As Unresponsive
Non Traditional Blade Shape With No Belly Can Be Challenging To Use For Some Cutting TasksComplex Compound Grind Is Difficult To Sharpen And MaintainErgonomics May Feel Unusual And Less Comfortable For Extended Heavy UseNot Suited For Users Wanting A Traditional Or Very Practical Pocket Knife
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