Comparison Console
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point vs Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 6% 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$99.99Cheapest
US$138Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)
122 g (4.30 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)
216 mm (8.50 in)
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
6061 Aluminum
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Satin polished blade, hard-anodized gun metal grey handle
Satin
Lock type
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Lockback
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless pocket/belt clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility usesSelf defenseCutting ropeSlicing fruitGarden pruningLaw enforcement everyday carry
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryDurable and sturdy constructionComfortable handle with thumb rest and finger groovesExcellent lock mechanism (Tri-Ad lock)Sharp razor polished bladeAmbidextrous opening and clip
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
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