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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Kershaw Lucha
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$156.99Cheapest
US$164.95Most expensive
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
143.51 mm (5.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Black DLC coating
Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Latch lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
FlippingEDCWorkTactical 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
Smooth and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
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 shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
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