Comparison Console
Cold Steel Counter TAC I vs Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 36% 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$47.99Most expensive
US$45.79Cheapest
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
AUS10A
Handle material
Kray-Ex polymer
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Fixed
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Unknown
Dual thumb stud
Clip type
Unknown
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Self defenseBoot knife useClose quarters utilityGeneral duty tasks
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very sharp bladeComfortable and grippy handleDurable full tang constructionSecure sheath with good retention
Strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Common complaints
Sheath clip may separate from sheath under heavy useNot ideal for defensive parrying and deflecting maneuvers
Unknown
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