Comparison Console
Cold Steel Espada Medium vs Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 293% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$179.99Most expensive
US$45.79Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
AUS10A
Handle material
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Finish
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Everyday Carry)Cutting, slashing, piercing tasksTactical use
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Not best for
Very compact carryLightweight carry
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, reliable Tri-Ad lockHigh-quality materials and craftsmanshipAmbidextrous pocket clipSharp out of the box
Strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Common complaints
Large size may hinder pocket comfortPotential wear of G-10 handle near clip area
Unknown
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