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Cold Steel AD-15 vs Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$179Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
158.7 g (5.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
S30V stainless steel with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
Textured black G-10
Finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Non-reflective, self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
SpeedSafe locking liner
Opening method
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Dual pocket clips with quad mounting system for tip-up, tip-down, left- or right-handed carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useHunting
Everyday carryGlass-breaking emergencies
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
Lightweight yet strong bladeSmooth and fast SpeedSafe assisted openingRugged constructionVersatile dual pocket clips and quad mounting systemIntegrated carbide glass breaker tip
Common complaints
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
Retention clip may be tight and difficult to unclip from thick pocket hemsThumb-stud opening is difficult with gloves
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