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Cold Steel AD-10 vs Zero Tolerance 0808
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$180Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
197.4 g (6.96 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
224 mm (8.82 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
109 mm (4.29 in)
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Satin, stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb studs
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible metal pocket clip (left/right), tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor TasksHeavy Use Cutting Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Left Or Right Hand Carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Extremely Solid Lockup With No Blade PlaySmooth And Easy DeploymentRobust Blade And Handle ConstructionComfortable Handle With Good GripGood Edge Retention With S35VN Steel
Smooth And Fast Kvt Ball Bearing Flipper Opening SystemHigh Quality CPM S35VN Steel With Good Edge RetentionSolid And Durable Titanium Handle With Chamfered EdgesSecure Frame Lock With Steel Lockbar InsertReversible Pocket Clip For Left Or Right Handed CarryCompact And Practical Size For Everyday Carry
Common complaints
Stiff Lock Release Requiring Significant PressureJimping Edges Could Be SmootherMinor Fit And Finish Issues On Production Models Compared To Handmade Demko Versions
Unknown
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