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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Microtech Amphibian Auto
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% 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 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$337Most expensive
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 (fluted black)
Finish
Black DLC coating
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
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
Innovative Ram-Lok crossbar lock for secure and smooth operation.High-quality Bohler M390MK blade steel.Ambidextrous thumb stud and reversible pocket clip allows left or right carry.Durable fluted black G10 or titanium handle with secure grip.Made in the USA with high craftsmanship.
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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