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Benchmade PSK vs Zero Tolerance 0300BW

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0300BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Benchmade PSK — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)Benchmade PSK — Overall length: 213 mm (8.39 in)Benchmade PSK — Closed length: 126 mm (4.96 in)Benchmade PSK — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Benchmade PSK — Weight: 150.95 g (5.32 oz)Benchmade PSK — Retail price: US$400Zero Tolerance 0300BW — Blade length: 95.25 mm (3.75 in)Zero Tolerance 0300BW — Overall length: 219.1 mm (8.63 in)Zero Tolerance 0300BW — Closed length: 130.2 mm (5.13 in)Zero Tolerance 0300BW — Blade thickness: 4 mm (0.16 in)Zero Tolerance 0300BW — Weight: 226.8 g (8.00 oz)Zero Tolerance 0300BW — Retail price: US$340Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
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 Carry▣Survival▣Bushcraft▣Outdoor Use▣Camping
▣Combat Tasks▣Hard Use Tasks▣Durability▣Utility Tasks
Not best for
!Heavy Chopping Or Log Splitting!Very Small Hand Use
!Light EDC When Weight Is An Issue!Stabbing Tasks
Common praise
✓Strong, Corrosion Resistant Magnacut Steel Blade With Excellent Edge Retention✓Robust Axis Assist Locking Mechanism With Spring Assisted Opening✓Full Steel Liners And G 10 Or Carbon Fiber Handle Scales Provide Strength And Grip✓Includes Ferro Rod Striking Choil For Fire Starting✓Lifetime Warranty And Lifesharp Maintenance Service
✓Excellent Ergonomics With Aggressive Handle Texture✓Strong, Durable S30V Steel Blade With Superior Edge Retention✓Robust Titanium Frame Lock Provides Secure Blade Lockup✓Speedsafe Assisted Opening Allows Fast One Handed Deployment✓Quad Mount Pocket Clip For Versatile Carry Options
Common complaints
⚠Two Hand Closure May Be Inconvenient For Some Users⚠Blade Thickness And Assisted Mechanism May Not Excel In Hard Use Tasks Like Log Splitting⚠Size And Weight May Be Too Large For Small Hands
⚠Relatively Heavy At 8 Ounces (226.8 Grams) Which May Deter Some Users⚠Not Ideal For Users Preferring Lighter Or Smaller EDC Knives

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