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Cold Steel Espada Large vs Zero Tolerance 0220
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 57% 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$249.99Cheapest
US$285Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
175.8 g (6.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.97 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G10 and 7075 Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed blade, bead-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Disk (patented Demko Thumb Plate)
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Steel pocket clip mounted at butt end
Reversible deep-carry clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical usePocket sword style cutting tasks
EDCCollectorsUsers wanting premium materials and good edge retention
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Large, robust blade with excellent edge retentionSmooth and quick deployment with thumb diskStrong and reliable Tri-Ad lockErgonomic handle with secure grip
High-quality S35VN steel blade with excellent edge retentionSmooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper openingAttractive stonewashed and bead blasted finishReversible deep-carry clip allows ambidextrous carryWell-built titanium frame lock with hardened steel insert
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 9 oz.Large size may not be discreet for all users
Discontinued model and limited availability
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