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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$156.99Most expensive
US$99.99Cheapest
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061 Aluminum
Finish
Black DLC coating
Satin polished blade, hard-anodized gun metal grey handle
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Ambidextrous stainless pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
EDC utility usesSelf defenseCutting ropeSlicing fruitGarden pruningLaw enforcement everyday carry
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Lightweight and easy to carryDurable and sturdy constructionComfortable handle with thumb rest and finger groovesExcellent lock mechanism (Tri-Ad lock)Sharp razor polished bladeAmbidextrous opening and clip
Common complaints
Lock bar pressure can be stiffNo traditional detent to fully secure closed bladeOdd pocket clip design requiring swapping for left-hand carryMinor fit and finish issues
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