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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF 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 0450CF 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 4% 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$236Most expensive
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday carryUtility tasksTactical use
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Unknown
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
Lightweight yet strong and durableSmooth and fast blade deployment with KVT ball bearing systemSecure and reliable frame lockAttractive black and green anodized color schemeComfortable handle with carbon fiber and titanium
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
Relatively pricey compared to some competitors (as noted by some users)
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