//Cold Steel Tuff Lite Folder

//Two blade options

- straight edge
- serrated edge

//Great for dry environment utility jobs

//Easy to sharpen blade shape

//Super strong Tri-Ad Lock
//Very smooth opening and closing of knife

//Improved ergonomics for hands of all sizes

//Made in China

//AUS8 Steel

//Lean hollow ground blade with safety choil

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//One of Cold Steel's best utility folders available with modern safety features and a secure grip
//The Tuff Lite is one of the safest compact utility knives in the market
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//5 Point Review Cold Steel Tuff Lite

//Concept

> A modern style folder built using the tough Tri Ad Lock.
> The Tuff Lite has more modern user friendly features such as a built in integrated finger choil in the blade.
> One of the best folding knives for light to medium use is the Spyderco Sage 2. The Tuff Lite is similar to that knife except the hardware and materials.
> The locking mechanism means the knife is capable of handling more than just light tasks.

//Construction & Design

> The overall fit and finish of the knife is above average, not without some small flaws to the blade and other metal components
> There's some slight up and down and a little less side to side movement but that's because it's not a liner/frame lock. The Tri Ad lock is proven reliable.
> Cold Steel uses AUS8 but rust spots can form even though the blade has a somewhat high polish
> Since AUS8 isn't a very corrosion resistant steel getting the rust off isn't easy

//Performance

> The ACTION is very smooth
> The handle is designed so the pinky and ring finger have a nice comfortable surface no matter the hand size.
> Because of the design of the lock the blade doesn't drop down freely without pressure or movement for added safety
> Knife can be disassembled for maintenance

//Role & Application

> The straight razor blade and 4 finger grip really makes this a great knife for tasks ranging from warehouse or packaging to even drafting and artwork, to a medical kit
> The knife is relatively lightweight & inexpensive
> Not a very good knife for adverse weather situations that would require maintenance and rust resistance

//Final Impressions

> If a Spyderco Sage 2 appeals to you but you want a knife that's going to hold up to harder work and won't cost as much then the Tuff Lite is a great option
> Sharpening is easy because it's a straight edge hollow ground Aus8 so it isn't a difficult steel to strop, hone or reprofile
> The secure grip, sharp blade geometry & easy to use steel make it a very good work knife