4" Ti-Lite for EDC

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Datawraith

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Hi.
I'm just wondering how practical a 4" Ti-Lite would be for EDC carry.
Thoughts and opinions please.
Thanks.
 
If you're looking for a weapon, it's fine. The design is NOT really good for general use though, it's a stabber, not a slicer.
 
Depends on your definition of an "EDC" knife. If we're talking self-defense, maybe, but you'd have to ask someone else. As a utility knife, definitely not. If you want a utility knife from Cold Steel, try a Tuff-lite; I'm willing to bet you'll find that 2 inches goes a lot further than you'd think.
 
I absolutely hate the ti lite in my pocket with those sharp quillions they scratch my thigh.
 
I have one and it's more of a specialty item. I carry it for SD when I'm dressing light. As others here have mentioned, not a good choice for an EDC

My favorite EDC is a 4" Vaquero, serrated.
Nice and light, has a great blade design and fits my hand like it was made for it.
CS no longer makes them, but there are plenty available on the market for about $45.00

I can't recommend this knife enough as an EDC. I actually have two -- one serrated and one plain edge.

I absolutely love this knife and the TriAd lockback is infallible.
 
If your EDC task only really involve opening the occasional box and your mail, then it'd be fine. With that thin of a blade though and no belly, it's not the best blade for most task (outside of stabbing). Aside from that carry wise, it's under 4 ounces for a 4" blade, which is pretty sweet, and it doesn't take up a ton of pocket room.

Whether it'd make a practical EDC for you, well that's a matter of what you need in a EDC blade.
 
I carried one for quite some time several years ago as an EDC knife. It served me well enough, and endured some pretty serious abuse. The lock never failed me and it always cut what I needed it to cut, along with providing some sense of security. That said, there are better designs for everyday work. The slim profile and lack of belly make slicing more of a chore than it needs to be, although (as has been stated) it's a good piercing knife. The quillons will eat up your pockets, however.
 
I've used mine for work numerous times. If you keep it razor sharp it cuts and slices just fine. Not really a utility blade design but it can easily work as one when you get used to how to use it. The 6" version is not as easy to use as a utility knife and does not slice as well but it can handle the basics as long as no one gets upset about the size.
 
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