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Benchmade PSK vs Zero Tolerance 0300BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$400Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
226.8 g (8.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
219.1 mm (8.63 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Machined black G-10 front, titanium back with BlackWash finish
Finish
Cerakote coating
BlackWash (Tungsten DLC coated then tumbled)
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
SpeedSafe assisted opening (spring assisted), ambidextrous thumb studs or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Quad-mount pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Combat tasksHard use tasksDurabilityUtility tasks
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Light EDC when weight is an issueStabbing tasks
Common praise
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Excellent ergonomics with aggressive handle textureStrong, durable S30V steel blade with superior edge retentionRobust titanium frame lock provides secure blade lockupSpeedSafe assisted opening allows fast one-handed deploymentQuad-mount pocket clip for versatile carry options
Common complaints
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
Relatively heavy at 8 ounces (226.8 grams) which may deter some usersNot ideal for users preferring lighter or smaller EDC knives
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