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Cold Steel Counter TAC I vs Cold Steel Trail Master
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 542% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 282% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 55% 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$47.99Cheapest
US$307.99Most expensive
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
496.25 g (17.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Shortest
372.65 mm (14.67 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thinnest
7.94 mm (0.31 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
VG-1 San Mai III
Handle material
Kray-Ex polymer
Kray-Ex
Finish
Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
Fixed
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Self defenseBoot knife useClose quarters utilityGeneral duty tasks
Bowie style fixed blade knife usersBushcraftHuntingOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Folding knife enthusiastsAutomatic knife category
Common praise
Very sharp bladeComfortable and grippy handleDurable full tang constructionSecure sheath with good retention
High quality VG-1 San Mai III blade steelRobust and comfortable Kray-Ex handleWell balanced and substantial weight
Common complaints
Sheath clip may separate from sheath under heavy useNot ideal for defensive parrying and deflecting maneuvers
Currently out of stock according to sourcesPrice is relatively high
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