Comparison Console
Benchmade Loco vs Cold Steel Espada Large
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 51% 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$240Cheapest
US$249.99Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 and 7075 Aluminum
Finish
Black (some sources mention satin finish variant)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Disk (patented Demko Thumb Plate)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep carry pocket clip
Steel pocket clip mounted at butt end
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseAmbidextrous UseDurable Grip Handling
Everyday CarryTactical UsePocket Sword Style Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust And Durable ConstructionComfortable And Ergonomic HandleReliable Axis Lock MechanismHigh Quality CPM S30V Steel BladeAmbidextrous Usability
Large, Robust Blade With Excellent Edge RetentionSmooth And Quick Deployment With Thumb DiskStrong And Reliable Tri Ad LockErgonomic Handle With Secure Grip
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively Heavy At 9 Oz.Large Size May Not Be Discreet For All Users
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