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Benchmade Valet vs Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF

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

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Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Valet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade Valet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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 Valet — Blade length: 75.2 mm (2.96 in)Benchmade Valet — Overall length: 169.9 mm (6.69 in)Benchmade Valet — Closed length: 94.7 mm (3.73 in)Benchmade Valet — Blade thickness: 2.51 mm (0.10 in)Benchmade Valet — Weight: 61.8 g (2.18 oz)Benchmade Valet — Retail price: US$205Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF — Blade length: 83 mm (3.27 in)Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF — Overall length: 188 mm (7.40 in)Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF — Closed length: 104 mm (4.09 in)Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF — Blade thickness: 3.1 mm (0.12 in)Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF — Weight: 68 g (2.40 oz)Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF — Retail price: US$272Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$205Cheapest
US$272Most expensive
Weight
61.8 g (2.18 oz)Lightest
68 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
169.9 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.51 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Gray G10
Carbon Fiber, Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual opening
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible (right/left)
Tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGent's knife use
Everyday carryGentleman carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality M390 blade steelSmooth AXIS locking mechanismComfortable gray G10 handleReversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
High quality materials and fit & finishSmooth, fast flipping action with KVT bearingsExcellent edge retention and toughness of MagnaCut steelLightweight and comfortable handle balanceDurable and secure frame lock
Common complaints
Unknown
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