Comparison Console
Benchmade PSK vs Zero Tolerance 0650ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0650ST 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$375Cheapest
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with black textured G-10 overlays
Finish
Cerakote coating
Black Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Assist
CrossFire Auto Lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Automatic with button slide
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Reversible/removable tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Sheath carryFixed blade 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
Smooth and reliable automatic deploymentSolid lockdown with CrossFire lock systemHigh quality materials and finishComfortable textured gripReversible and removable pocket clip
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
CrossFire safety can be too easy to disengage accidentallyGrip feels slightly blocky for some usersDiscontinued and thus harder to findButton safety may be disengaged by clothing or gear contact
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