Comparison Console
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto vs CRKT Provoke X
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Provoke X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$138Most expensive
US$115Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
D2 high carbon stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Grivory (engineered thermoplastic)
Finish
Satin
Black stonewash
Lock type
Lockback
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Kinematic push of the thumb
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip down carry, tip down clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEDCCompact carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
Innovative Kinematic deployment systemCompact and lightweight designDurable constructionEasy to sharpen high carbon steel bladeSecure tip down carry with pocket clip
Common complaints
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
Unknown
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