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Cold Steel Engage 4.0 vs Zero Tolerance 0560
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$250Most expensive
Weight
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
208.1 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
Closed length
119.13 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Elmax
Handle material
Black G10
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Satin
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Atlas Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel tip-up pocket clip
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryDaily cutting tasksOutdoor adventures
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Compact pocket carry given large size
Common praise
Exceptional edge retentionCorrosion resistanceDurability of handle materialSmooth blade deploymentAmbidextrous operationSecure lock mechanism
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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