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Cold Steel American Lawman vs CRKT Provoke X
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Provoke X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% 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.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% 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$115Cheapest
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Longest
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
D2 high carbon stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Grivory (engineered thermoplastic)
Finish
Black DLC coating
Black stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Kinematic push of the thumb
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Tip down carry, tip down clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEDCCompact carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Innovative Kinematic deployment systemCompact and lightweight designDurable constructionEasy to sharpen high carbon steel bladeSecure tip down carry with pocket 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
Unknown
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