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Benchmade Nimravus vs Zero Tolerance 0801
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$270Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
119 mm (4.69 in)
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
ELMAX
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
Unknown
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Unknown
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEveryday carrySurvivalOperational useMOLLE attachment compatibility
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Smooth and dependable flipping actionStrong and secure titanium frame lockExcellent edge retention with ELMAX steelComfortable and secure grip due to machined titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for both left and right-handed carry
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
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams
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