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Cold Steel Trail Master vs Zero Tolerance 0456
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 165% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0456 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 90% 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$307.99Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
496.25 g (17.50 oz)Heaviest
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
372.65 mm (14.67 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
7.94 mm (0.31 in)Thickest
3.95 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-1 San Mai III
CTS-204P (formerly listed as CPM-20CV)
Handle material
Kray-Ex
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Two-tone finish: stonewashed on flats, satin on grinds
Lock type
Unknown
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Bowie style fixed blade knife usersBushcraftHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
Folding knife enthusiastsAutomatic knife category
Unknown
Common praise
High quality VG-1 San Mai III blade steelRobust and comfortable Kray-Ex handleWell balanced and substantial weight
Smooth and quick actionExcellent cutting and edge retentionHigh-quality materials and finishSolid and durable buildAttractive design with blue hardware accents
Common complaints
Currently out of stock according to sourcesPrice is relatively high
Unknown
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