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Cold Steel Espada Medium vs Microtech MSI RAM-LOK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% 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 MSI RAM-LOK 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$194Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
98.55 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
226.7 mm (8.93 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
Polymer or aluminum depending on model
Finish
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Stonewash, Apocalyptic, Two-Tone, or Cerakote (varies by model)
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
RAM-LOK bar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday Carry)Cutting, Slashing, Piercing TasksTactical Use
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty UseHard Use TasksUsers Wanting Robust And Reliable Lock
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
Robust And Confidence Inspiring Ram Lok LockupExcellent Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Of M390mk SteelSmooth One Handed Operation Ambidextrous LockVariety Of Handle Materials And Blade FinishesDurable And Reliable For Hard Use Tasks
Common complaints
Large Size May Hinder Pocket ComfortPotential Wear Of G 10 Handle Near Clip Area
Some FRN Polymer Handles Have Sharp Edges Out Of Production That Can Be Smoothed With Sanding
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