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#1
Cold Steel Air Lite Folding Knife with Japanese 10A Steel Blade, Tri-Ad Lock, Pocket Clip and G-10 Handle, Drop Point
A feather light (3.2 oz) ultra slim (8.8 mm thick) folder that can be carried 24/7 while still leaving room in the pocket for other essential gear
Blade made from costly Japanese 10A stainless steel famed for its edge holding ability, strength and toughness
Handle is laser cut from real G-10 for toughness, durability and comfort
Comes with our Tri-Ad Locking mechanism, proven time and time again to be the strongest, safest locking mechanism available
Specifications - Blade Length: 3 1/2 inches; Handle Length: 4 1/2 inches; Weight: 3.2 ounces
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#2
Cold Steel Air Lite Folding Knife with Japanese 10A Steel Blade, Tri-Ad Lock, Pocket Clip and G-10 Handle, Tanto Point
A feather light (3.2 oz) ultra slim (8.8 mm thick) folder that can be carried 24/7 while still leaving room in the pocket for other essential gear
Blade made from costly Japanese 10A stainless steel famed for its edge holding ability, strength and toughness
Handle is laser cut from real G-10 for toughness, durability and comfort
Comes with our Tri-Ad Locking mechanism, proven time and time again to be the strongest, safest locking mechanism available
Specifications - Blade Length: 3 1/2 inches; Handle Length: 4 1/2 inches; Weight: 3.2 ounces
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#3
Cold Steel SR1 Series Tactical Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip, SR1 Lite
While not significantly lighter in weight, our SR1 Lite is indisputably lighter on the wallet
Mimics its big brother in every respect with the exceptions of having substituted the G-10 handle with a Griv-Ex one
Uses the more affordable 8Cr13MoV blade steel
Comes razor sharp and ready for your toughest task or biggest adventure
Specifications - Blade Length: 4 inches; Handle Length: 5 3/8 inches; Weight: 6.9 ounces
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#4
Cold Steel Recon 1 Folder Clip Pt. 4In Bold 9-3/8In Overall Folding Camping Knives, Black
GREAT FOR THE TOUGHEST JOBS: The Recon 1 is a popular knife with Military and Law Enforcement Personnel, Fire and Rescue crews and civilians and is trusted to perform in even the toughest jobs and the most taxing conditions
PREMIUM STEEL: Features exceptional CPM-S35VN steel, which is very tough and durable, highly corrosion resistant, and able to take and hold a fine razor sharp edge; Commonly used steel in high-end, superior quality custom knives
COMFORTABLE, SECURE GRIP: Tough and durable G-10 handle material provides a secure and comfortable grip in all conditions
ULTRA-RELIABLE LOCKING MECHANISM: Features custom knife-maker Andrew Demko's famous TriAd lock that has been proven over time to be unsurpassed in strength, shock resistance and durability and gives unrivaled protection for your irreplaceable fingers
SPECIFICATIONS: Weight - 5.3 ounces; Blade Length - 4 inches; Handle Length - 5 3/8 inches; Overall Length - 9 3/8 inches
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#5
Cold Steel SR1 Series Tactical Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip, SR1 Tanto Lite
While not significantly lighter in weight, our SR1 Lite is indisputably lighter on the wallet
Mimics its big brother in every respect with the exceptions of having substituted the G-10 handle with a Griv-Ex one
Uses the more affordable 8Cr13MoV blade steel
Comes razor sharp and ready for your toughest task or biggest adventure
Specifications - Blade Length: 4 inches; Handle Length: 5 3/8 inches; Weight: 6.9 ounces
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#6
Cold Steel Recon 1 Series Tactical Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip - Made with Premium CPM-S35VN Steel, Tanto Half Serrated
GREAT FOR THE TOUGHEST JOBS: The Recon 1 is a popular knife with Military and Law Enforcement Personnel, Fire and Rescue crews and civilians and is trusted to perform in even the toughest jobs and the most taxing conditions
PREMIUM STEEL: Features exceptional CPM-S35VN steel, which is very tough and durable, highly corrosion resistant, and able to take and hold a fine razor sharp edge; Commonly used steel in high-end, superior quality custom knives
COMFORTABLE, SECURE GRIP: Tough and durable G-10 handle material provides a secure and comfortable grip in all conditions
ULTRA-RELIABLE LOCKING MECHANISM: Features custom knife-maker Andrew Demko's famous TriAd lock that has been proven over time to be unsurpassed in strength, shock resistance and durability and gives unrivaled protection for your irreplaceable fingers
Weight: 5.2oz
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm
Blade Length: 4"
Overall Length: 9-3/8"
Blade Steel: American S35VN with DLC Coating
Handle Length/Material: 5-3/8" G-10
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#7
Cold Steel Recon 1 Series Tactical Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip - Made with Premium CPM-S35VN Steel, Spear Point
GREAT FOR THE TOUGHEST JOBS: The Recon 1 is a popular knife with Military and Law Enforcement Personnel, Fire and Rescue crews and civilians and is trusted to perform in even the toughest jobs and the most taxing conditions
PREMIUM STEEL: Features exceptional CPM-S35VN steel, which is very tough and durable, highly corrosion resistant, and able to take and hold a fine razor sharp edge; Commonly used steel in high-end, superior quality custom knives
COMFORTABLE, SECURE GRIP: Tough and durable G-10 handle material provides a secure and comfortable grip in all conditions
ULTRA-RELIABLE LOCKING MECHANISM: Features custom knife-maker Andrew Demko's famous TriAd lock that has been proven over time to be unsurpassed in strength, shock resistance and durability and gives unrivaled protection for your irreplaceable fingers
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#8
Cold Steel AD-10 and AD-15 Tactical Folding Knife with Lock and Pocket Clip - Premium S35VN Steel Blade, AD-10
PREMIUM, ALL-PURPOSE BLADE: Features an ultra-wide saber ground blade with a sturdy drop point perfect for everyday carry (EDC), a big game hunt, dangerous expedition, or exciting adventure; Made with premium, ultra tough S35VN steel
HIGH PERFORMANCE IN EVERY SITUATION: Ground thin at the edge and honed to razor sharpness for unprecedented cutting, shearing, and piercing power in a sub 4-inch blade while remaining remarkably resistant to bending, breaking or chipping
COMFORTABLE, SECURE GRIP: The handle is strong and user-friendly with heat-treated, full-length aluminum liners, 3D machined G-10 scales, and oversized pins and bolts; Fits snugly in the hand due to precise contouring and integral finger guard
ULTRA-RELIABLE LOCKING MECHANISM: Uses custom knife-maker Andrew Demko's famous TriAd lock that has been proven over time to be unsurpassed in strength, shock resistance and durability and gives unrivaled protection for your irreplaceable fingers
USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Equipped with an ambidextrous thumb stud and dual pocket clips for lightning quick deployment and convenient carry
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#9
Cold Steel Recon Tanto Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath, SK-5 Steel, 7.0" (49LRT)
DEVELOPED AND REFINED: Through our pioneering research, this blade shape has proven the value of the "American Tanto" style reinforced point beyond question
TRUSTED: Having seen active military application in numerous conflicts, it is on its way to becoming the preferred fixed blade for special military units and SWAT teams
this blade shape has proven the value of the “American Tanto” style reinforced point beyond question
The Recon Tanto continues to redefine the standard for combat knives around the globe
Specifications - Blade Length: 7 inches; Handle Length: 4 3/4 inches; Weight: 9 ounces
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#10
Cold Steel San Mai Tanto Series Fixed Blade Knife - Made with Premium San Mai Steel, Magnum Tanto XII, One Size (35AE)
All of our Tantos feature a deep lustrous satin finish on the hollow ground blade bevels and a contrasting line grain finish on the blade flats; Blade Thickness: 3/16”, Blade Length: 12”
The Tanto’s come with our famous flattened oval Kraton handle; Handle Length/Material: 5-5/8" Kray-Ex
The oval shape provides a solid grip and resists rolling or twisting in the hand under hard use, the kind that, over time, would destroy a lesser knife; Overall Length: 17-5/8"
Designed to concentrate the full force of a crushing blow in a small area so that even a moderately powerful blow can be remarkably effective in disarming or otherwise incapacitating an attacker; Weight: 14.2oz
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#11
Cold Steel SRK Survival Rescue Tactical Fixed Blade Knife with Secure-Ex Sheath - Standard Issue Knife of The Navy Seals, San Mai Steel
EXTREME TOUGHNESS: The SRK (Survival Rescue Knife) was built with one aim in mind: to produce the toughest multi-purpose survival tool in the industry and is a knife you can trust with your life
TRUSTED BY SPECIAL FORCES: The SRK is the standard issue knife for Navy SEALs B.U.D.S. training and is trusted by the Military and Special Forces community for its versatility and durability in even the worst conditions
PREMIUM STEEL: Made with our exclusive San Mai steel, a 3-layer expertly laminated stainless steel that features a hard carbon center layer sandwiched between 2 layers of tough lower carbon spring steel, maximizing edge holding ability and toughness
COMFORTABLE, SECURE GRIP: The handle sports a single quillon finger guard and a deeply checkered Kray-Ex grip for a safe, secure hold in all conditions
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#12
Cold Steel Grik Folding Knife
Weight: 3oz
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm
Blade Length: 3"
Overall Length: 6-7/8"
Blade Steel: AUS8A
Handle Length/Material: 3-7/8" GFN
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Locking Mechanism: Tri-Ad Lock
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#13
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and G-10 Handle, One Size
Features an extra wide, drop point blade and stone wash finish, which is identical to the original 4-Max
Blade made from 5mm thick AUS 10A steel, for strength, toughness and edge holding potential
Handle made of tough and durable Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and a Griv-Ex back spacer
Equipped with Andrew Demko’s ground breaking Tri-Ad locking mechanism which passed every one of our grueling shock and impact tests and then went on to hold 600 lbs of free hanging weight with no damage
Specifications - Blade Length: 4 inches; Handle Length: 6 inches; Weight: 10.2 ounces
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#14
Cold Steel Voyager Series Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip, Tanto Plain, XL
Weight: 7.7oz
Blade Thickness: 4mm
Blade Length: 5-1/2"
Overall Length: 12-1/4"
Blade Steel: Japanese AUS10A
Ergonomic Griv-Ex handle (reinforced with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners) provides great comfort and a secure grip even under extended use in tough conditions
Blade Shape: Tanto
Locking Mechanism: Tri-Ad Lock
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#15
Cold Steel Luzon Series Folding Knife with Pocket Clip, Medium
Inspired by several balisongs in Lynns collection, but functioning as a flipper, the Luzons are a politically correct alternative for those who are unable to legally own balisongs.
The Luzons blades are comprised of 8Cr13MoV Stainless, and expertly hardened to 57-58 Rockwell and feature sharp, strong, points with just enough belly to make them equally useful for cutting and slashing.
Made of glass-filled nylon (GFN), the Luzons handles are impervious to the elements, and are unlike any handle weve ever made before.
Offering incomparable levels of safety, theyre equipped with a sturdy leaf-spring lock and a (patent-pending) secondary safety mechanism that, when its engaged is extremely resistant to shock and impact.
Weight: 3.5oz : Blade Thickness: 2.75mm : Blade Length: 4in : GFN Overall Length: 9in
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#16
Cold Steel Black Talon II Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip, Serrated, 4.0"
Weight: 4.8oz
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm
Blade Length: 4"
Overall Length: 9-1/2"
Blade Steel: American S35VN
Handle Length/Material: 5-1/2" G-10
Blade Shape: Hawkbill
Locking Mechanism: Tri-Ad Lock
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#17
Cold Steel Counter Point Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip, Counter Point 1
Weight: 4.7oz
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm
Blade Length: 4"
Overall Length: 9"
Blade Steel: Japanese AUS10A
Handle Length/Material: 5" Griv-Ex
Blade Shape: Spear Point
Locking Mechanism: Tri-Ad Lock
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#18
Cold Steel Rajah II Folding Knife, Black, 6.0"
Weight: 13.4oz
Blade Thickness: 4.8mm
Blade Length: 6"
Overall Length: 14"
Blade Steel: Japanese AUS10A with Stonewashed Finish
Handle Length/Material: 8" Griv-Ex
Blade Shape: Kukri
Locking Mechanism: Tri-Ad Lock
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#19
Cold Steel Crawford Model 1 Folding Knife with Pocket Clip, 3 1/2" Blade, Zy-Ex Handle
Designed in collaboration with custom knife maker Wes Crawford and is the inexpensive version of his pricey custom flipper
Blade features a wide saber grind and a strong, sharp point with plenty of belly for cutting and slashing; Integral "flipper" in the tang for lightning fast opening
Made from Japanese 4034 Stainless and is hollow ground to a thin, razor edge that will cut at the slightest touch
Handle made from strong glass reinforced nylon material that includes traction rubber inlays and a low-profile pocket clip; Equipped with our leaf spring lock and secondary safety mechanism for safety and extreme shock and impact resistance
Specifications: 3 1/2" blade length, 3 7/8" handle length, 4.1 oz weight
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#20
Cold Steel SR1 Knife, OD Green, 4-1/2"
Crafted from 5mm thick American CPM-S35VN Premium powdered steel
5-3/8” OD Green handle is made from premium G-10 with heat treated nested steel liners
Integrated lanyard hold and coarse-textured surface for a secure grip even in cold or wet conditions
Equipped with Tri-Ad locking mechanism
9-3/8” Overall length; Thickness - 4.8mm
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#21
Cold Steel Code 4 Folding Knife, 3 1/2" Satin Plain Blade, Clip Point, Aluminum Handle
Blade Length: 3. 50 In
Overall Length: 8. 50 In
Blade Material: S35Vn.Steel: Japanese Aus 8A Stainless
Handle Material: Aluminum
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#22
Cold Steel 1911 Folding Knife with Liner Lock, Checkered Griv-Ex Handle, Ambidextrous Pocket Clip, and Flipper
If you are a big fan of the 1911 semi auto pistol like we are we think you might also enjoy carrying our light handy 1911 liner lock folder as an everyday side kick
Designed to emulate the 1911’s iconic grip frame; Classically checkered Griv Ex handle and ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Lightning quick to draw and open thanks to its integral “flipper”
Once deployed, its super sharp, clip point blade can be made extra safe by engaging its patented secondary safety mechanism
Specifications - Blade Length: 3 inches; Handle Length: 4 inches; Weight: 3.1 ounces
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#23
Cold Steel Tiger Claw Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip, Plain Edge, 3.25 in
Weight: 5.1oz
Blade Length: 3-1/2"
Blade Thickness 3.5mm
Overall Length: 9"
Blade Steel: American S35VN
Handle Length/Material: 6" G-10
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#24
Cold Steel Marauder Fixed Blade Tactical Bowie Knife with Sheath, Serrated
Honoring the name of Merrill’s Marauders - also known as Code name “Galahad”, the United States renowned assault unit within the South East Asian Theater of conflict - our Marauder Bowie is rugged, relentless and reliable
Features an extra broad, razor sharp blade, with a continuously curved edge, deep wide blade bevels and formidable clip point
Suitable for many military, survival and hunting scenarios
Equipped with a versatile Secure-Ex sheath allowing the knife to be fastened comfortably and securely on a belt or pack, or LBV
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#25
Cold Steel Espada Series Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip, G-10 Espada Large
Inspired by the classical Navaja knives of Spain, but utterly modern in appearance and materials; Expertly designed to fit comfortably in your pocked, despite their imposing size; You'll soon forget you're carrying such a large and impressive blade
Equipped with the patented Demko Thumb Plate which can be used to open the knife as you draw it by snagging it on your pocket
Blade is made from premium AUS 10A Steel, which is strong, tough, and has great edge-holding ability; Handle made from tough and durable G-10 material
Equipped with our patented Tri-Ad locking mechanism, proven to have amazing shock resistance and strength; In our testing, the lock was capable of holding 600 lbs of free-hanging weight, and we even used it to support a hanging engine block
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