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Cold Steel American Lawman vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$156.99Most expensive
US$113Cheapest
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
AUS-8
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black DLC coating
Dark coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
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
Pocket clip right-hand only
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