Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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.
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical use▣Collectors▣Heavy use folding knife
▣EDC▣Tactical use▣Utility work▣Hard use
Not best for
!Everyday carry for some due to size!Hard use demanding thicker blade
!Compact pocket carry given large size
Common praise
✓Smooth AXIS locking mechanism✓Excellent build quality✓Elegant design✓Effective thumb hole deployment
✓Balanced weight despite large size✓High edge retention✓Durable and wear resistant Elmax steel✓Aggressive yet comfortable grip✓Precise fit and finish
Common complaints
⚠Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard use⚠Handle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some users⚠Large size may be impractical for everyday carry
⚠Some users find jimping aggressive or sharp⚠Size can be large for some EDC preferences