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Cold Steel Espada Large vs Zero Tolerance 0566
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 69% 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$249.99Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G10 and 7075 Aluminum
Textured G10 front, stainless steel back
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Disk (patented Demko Thumb Plate)
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
Steel pocket clip mounted at butt end
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical usePocket sword style cutting tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useAmbidextrous carry
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
Robust and sturdy constructionExcellent edge retention and toughness of CPM S35VN steelGood grip with textured G10 and ergonomic handleSmooth and rapid assisted openingQuad-mount deep-carry clip allows versatile carry optionsWell balanced size for EDC
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 9 oz.Large size may not be discreet for all users
Heavier compared to titanium framed alternativesSome users find assisted opening aggressiveInitial lock stick that can go away with use
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