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Cold Steel AD-15 vs Zero Tolerance 0200
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0200 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$160Cheapest
US$175Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Black coated (DLC as per partial serrated model)
Lock type
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Flipper, dual thumb studs
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-Up, Tip-Down
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useHunting
Everyday CarryTactical useMilitary and Law Enforcement use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and secure Scorpion Lock mechanismDurable blade steels (CPM-S35VN or AUS 10A)Comfortable and sturdy handle materialsGood balance of portability and strength
Durable and tough blade steel (154CM)Solid liner-lock mechanism feels like a fixed bladeDual opening methods including flipper and thumb studs for ambidextrous use3D-molded G-10 handle provides excellent gripHeavy and robust build quality
Common complaints
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
The textured handle can make pocket entry and exit challenging
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