Comparison Console
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 vs Zero Tolerance 0456
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the longest option for overall length, 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$229.99Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
208.1 mm (8.19 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.13 mm (4.69 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Black G10
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
Atlas Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel tip-up pocket clip
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryDaily cutting tasksOutdoor adventures
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retentionCorrosion resistanceDurability of handle materialSmooth blade deploymentAmbidextrous operationSecure lock mechanism
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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