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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Cold Steel American Lawman 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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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.

Cold Steel American Lawman — Blade length: 88.9 mm (3.50 in)Cold Steel American Lawman — Overall length: 206.4 mm (8.13 in)Cold Steel American Lawman — Weight: 127.6 g (4.50 oz)Cold Steel American Lawman — Retail price: US$156.99Cold Steel American Lawman — Closed length: 117.5 mm (4.63 in)Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD — Blade length: 82.55 mm (3.25 in)Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD — Overall length: 200 mm (7.87 in)Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD — Weight: 158.7 g (5.60 oz)Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD — Retail price: US$179Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD — Closed length: 117.5 mm (4.63 in)Blade lengthOverall lengthWeightRetail priceClosed length
Price & carry
Retail price
US$156.99Cheapest
US$179Most expensive
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
158.7 g (5.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)
117.5 mm (4.63 in)
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
S30V stainless steel with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Textured black G-10
Finish
Black DLC coating
Non-reflective, self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
SpeedSafe locking liner
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Dual pocket clips with quad mounting system for tip-up, tip-down, left- or right-handed carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Everyday carryGlass-breaking emergencies
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
Lightweight yet strong bladeSmooth and fast SpeedSafe assisted openingRugged constructionVersatile dual pocket clips and quad mounting systemIntegrated carbide glass breaker tip
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
Retention clip may be tight and difficult to unclip from thick pocket hemsThumb-stud opening is difficult with gloves

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