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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Zero Tolerance 0808BLK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% 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 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808BLK 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 7% 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$270Most expensive
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Black DLC coating
Black DLC coated (blade and handle)
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing flipper system
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Law Enforcement UseTactical TasksOutdoor Tasks
EDC UsageEveryday CarryQuick Reliable OpeningDurable GripLeft Or Right Hand Carry
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
Excellent Blade Steel With Great Edge Retention (CPM S35VN)Smooth And Quick Opening Via Kvt Ball Bearing Flipper SystemDurable Titanium Handle With Black Dlc CoatingStrong And Secure Frame Lock With Steel Lockbar InsertReversible Clip Allows Left Or Right Handed 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
Limited Availability Due To Sprint Run NatureNot Allowed For International Sale By Manufacturer
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