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Benchmade Onslaught vs Zero Tolerance 0203
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0203 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$185Cheapest
US$304Most expensive
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM M4
Handle material
G10 over stainless steel liners
Olive G10
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Black PVD / Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Manual, thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseCollectorsHeavy Use Folding Knife
Hard Use TasksEDCTactical UsePrecision And Heavy Duty Cutting
Not best for
Everyday Carry For Some Due To SizeHard Use Demanding Thicker Blade
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth Axis Locking MechanismExcellent Build QualityElegant DesignEffective Thumb Hole Deployment
Outstanding Edge Retention And Toughness From CPM M4 SteelReliable And Secure Duralock MechanismSolid 3d Machined Olive G10 Handle Offering Excellent GripReversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip For Versatile CarryMade In The USA With Overbuilt Quality And Durable Construction
Common complaints
Blade Is Relatively Thin And Delicate, Not Ideal For Hard UseHandle Lacks Jimping, May Reduce Grip For Some UsersLarge Size May Be Impractical For Everyday Carry
Relatively Heavy At 6.6 Ounces (187 Grams) Compared To Typical EDC Knives
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