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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Zero Tolerance 0551
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% 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 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$275Most expensive
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Elmax
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium & G-10
Finish
Black DLC coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard use knifeTactical situations
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
High quality fit and finishVery strong and durable steel (Elmax) bladeRobust titanium frame lockErgonomic handle with textured G-10 scaleAmbidextrous thumb studs for easy openingReversible pocket clip for varied carry optionsBlade is sharp and holds edge wellKnife is sturdy and solid, suitable for heavy use
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
Relatively heavy at 162 grams, which might not suit all usersPrice is on the higher end for folding knives
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