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Benchmade Valet 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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$205Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
61.8 g (2.18 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
169.9 mm (6.69 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Closed length
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.51 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Gray G10
Carbon Fiber or Black G-10
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Manual opening
Nail nick
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible (right/left)
Extra-deep-carry pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGent's Knife Use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Gentleman's KnifeCollectors Looking For Premium Slipjoint
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Tasks Requiring Locking BladeTactical Use Requiring Locking Mechanism
Common praise
High Quality M390 Blade SteelSmooth Axis Locking MechanismComfortable Gray G10 HandleReversible Pocket Clip For Tip Up Carry
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
Unknown
Slipjoint Mechanism May Not Suit Users Preferring A LockPrice Is Considered High By Some Buyers
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