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Cold Steel AD-15 vs Zero Tolerance 0566
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 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 7% 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$200Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
Textured G10 front, stainless steel back
Finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useHunting
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useAmbidextrous carry
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
Robust and sturdy constructionExcellent edge retention and toughness of CPM S35VN steelGood grip with textured G10 and ergonomic handleSmooth and rapid assisted openingQuad-mount deep-carry clip allows versatile carry optionsWell balanced size for EDC
Common complaints
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
Heavier compared to titanium framed alternativesSome users find assisted opening aggressiveInitial lock stick that can go away with use
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