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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Zero Tolerance 0460
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% 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 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman 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$156.99Cheapest
US$245Most expensive
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
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
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Bronze carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
Black DLC coating
Stonewashed flats and satin grinds on blade
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Stud
KVT ball-bearing manual flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Single-position, right and left reversible, black Teflon-coated pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard-use pocket folderOutdoor enthusiastsContractorsFirst respondersCarpentersLaw enforcement
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
Ergonomic and visually striking designLightweight yet tough and durableSharp and holds edge wellSecure lockupRight and left reversible clip
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 size may be small for some usersPressure on lockbar can make flipper opening difficult especially for left-handed users
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