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Benchmade 960 vs Zero Tolerance 0235
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$200
US$200
Weight
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Carbon Fiber or Black G-10
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Nail nick
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Extra-deep-carry pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeCollectors looking for premium slipjoint
Not best for
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Heavy-duty tasks requiring locking bladeTactical use requiring locking mechanism
Common praise
Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanismAttractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlayLightweight at about 2.26 ozGood quality D2 tool steel blade
High-quality materials and buildExceptional edge retention with CPM 20CV steelLightweight and balanced designDeep carry pocket clip for discreet carryStonewashed finish hides wear well
Common complaints
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel
Slipjoint mechanism may not suit users preferring a lockPrice is considered high by some buyers
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