Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0460 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.
Bronze carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Stonewashed flats and satin grinds on blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
KVT ball-bearing manual flipper
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Single-position, right and left reversible, black Teflon-coated pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC (every Day Carry)▣Collectors
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Hard Use Pocket Folder▣Outdoor Enthusiasts▣Contractors▣First Responders▣Carpenters▣Law Enforcement
Not best for
!Heavy Hard Use Due To Slick Handles, Lack Of Jimping
Unknown
Common praise
✓Smooth And Reliable Axis Lock Mechanism✓Attractive Red Anodized Aluminum Handle With Black G10 Inlay✓Lightweight At About 2.26 Oz✓Good Quality D2 Tool Steel Blade
✓Ergonomic And Visually Striking Design✓Lightweight Yet Tough And Durable✓Sharp And Holds Edge Well✓Secure Lockup✓Right And Left Reversible Clip
Common complaints
⚠Handle Can Be Slick And Lacks Texture For Grip⚠Blade Sharpening Is More Challenging Due To D2 Steel
⚠Handle Size May Be Small For Some Users⚠Pressure On Lockbar Can Make Flipper Opening Difficult Especially For Left Handed Users