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Cold Steel Espada Large vs Zero Tolerance 0560
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% 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$250Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
Elmax
Handle material
G10 and 7075 Aluminum
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Satin
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Disk (patented Demko Thumb Plate)
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Steel pocket clip mounted at butt end
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical usePocket sword style cutting tasks
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Compact pocket carry given large size
Common praise
Large, robust blade with excellent edge retentionSmooth and quick deployment with thumb diskStrong and reliable Tri-Ad lockErgonomic handle with secure grip
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 9 oz.Large size may not be discreet for all users
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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