Comparison Console
Cold Steel Espada Medium vs Microtech Amphibian Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$179.99Cheapest
US$337Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
137.16 mm (5.40 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
G10 (fluted black)
Finish
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Everyday Carry)Cutting, slashing, piercing tasksTactical use
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
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
Innovative Ram-Lok crossbar lock for secure and smooth operation.High-quality Bohler M390MK blade steel.Ambidextrous thumb stud and reversible pocket clip allows left or right carry.Durable fluted black G10 or titanium handle with secure grip.Made in the USA with high craftsmanship.
Common complaints
Large size may hinder pocket comfortPotential wear of G-10 handle near clip area
Unknown
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