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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Spyderco Endura 4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% 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.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$143Cheapest
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Black DLC coating
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Law Enforcement UseTactical TasksOutdoor Tasks
Everyday CarryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty PryingFood Prep With The Saber Ground BladeDeep Pocket Covert Carry
Common praise
Smooth Action And Solid LockupExceptional Edge Retention And ToughnessAmbidextrous Design And Reliable Locking MechanismDurable And Lightweight G 10 HandleGood Value For Price
Lightweight Yet Rugged ConstructionSecure Grip With Bi Directional TexturingEasy Ambidextrous One Handed OpeningStrong And Reliable Lock BackHigh Quality Vg 10 Blade Steel With Good Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance
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
Handle Not Suitable For Hard Use Despite Steel LinersSlight Blade Play May Develop After Extended Use
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