Comparison Console
Cold Steel American Lawman vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 162% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$59.99Cheapest
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)
88.9 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black DLC coating
Bead Blast
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
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
Not assisted opening, manual only
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