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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Zero Tolerance 0450
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 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$230Cheapest
US$240Most expensive
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
187.96 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
104.14 mm (4.10 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CPM S35VN
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Titanium
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewashed and satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday carry (EDC)Work useLight to moderate cutting tasks
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft
Common praise
Slim profile and lightweight for comfortable daily carryExcellent blade steel with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous Axis or Crossbar lock mechanism ensures secure and smooth operationDurable anodized aluminum or G-10 handle with good grip and ergonomic design
Excellent build quality and fit and finishSmooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper openingSolid, secure frame lock with steel insertLightweight and compact designSharp out of the box, good edge retention
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some competitorsSome users may prefer other blade styles or handle materialsNot all models have identical specifications which can cause confusion
Blade shape is somewhat narrow and less curved than preferred by someHandle may not be as grippy as G-10 under wet/oily conditions
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