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Cold Steel 4-Max Scout vs Zero Tolerance 0551
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$122Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
162 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
Elmax
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Titanium & G-10
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty Everyday CarryJob Site UseUtility Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hard Use KnifeTactical Situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very Strong And Durable DesignReliable Tri Ad LockGood Balance Of Size And Weight For Heavy UseGood Handle Grip And Materials
High Quality Fit And FinishVery Strong And Durable Steel (elmax) BladeRobust Titanium Frame LockErgonomic Handle With Textured G 10 ScaleAmbidextrous Thumb Studs For Easy OpeningReversible Pocket Clip For Varied Carry OptionsBlade Is Sharp And Holds Edge WellKnife Is Sturdy And Solid, Suitable For Heavy Use
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively Heavy At 162 Grams, Which Might Not Suit All UsersPrice Is On The Higher End For Folding Knives
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