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Cold Steel Espada Medium vs Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0360.SKD stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$179Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
158.7 g (5.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
117.5 mm (4.63 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
S30V stainless steel with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
Textured black G-10
Finish
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Non-reflective, self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant Tungsten DLC coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
SpeedSafe locking liner
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Dual pocket clips with quad mounting system for tip-up, tip-down, left- or right-handed carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Everyday Carry)Cutting, slashing, piercing tasksTactical use
Everyday carryGlass-breaking emergencies
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
Lightweight yet strong bladeSmooth and fast SpeedSafe assisted openingRugged constructionVersatile dual pocket clips and quad mounting systemIntegrated carbide glass breaker tip
Common complaints
Large size may hinder pocket comfortPotential wear of G-10 handle near clip area
Retention clip may be tight and difficult to unclip from thick pocket hemsThumb-stud opening is difficult with gloves
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