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Cold Steel Espada Medium vs Zero Tolerance 0566
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$200Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
113 mm (4.45 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
Textured G10 front, stainless steel back
Finish
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Everyday Carry)Cutting, slashing, piercing tasksTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useAmbidextrous carry
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 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
Large size may hinder pocket comfortPotential wear of G-10 handle near clip area
Heavier compared to titanium framed alternativesSome users find assisted opening aggressiveInitial lock stick that can go away with use
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