Cold Steel Tilite

I would think stainless steel, just like the Zytel ones (price point sounds right).

Unless it was made of aluminum too........ which i've never seen done before.
3Guardsmen said:
Andrew,
Since you work for Cold Steel, perhaps you can answer a question regarding the newer Ti-Lites (maybe they should change the name to Al-Lites now;)). I know that, in the description of the older, Ti-handled Ti-Lites, they were said to have a Titanium leaf-spring (liner) lock. What type of material is used for the leaf-spring (liner) lock on the newer Ti-Lites with Al handles?

Thanks,
3G
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Hmmm...I don't know what to think of the bead blasted steel on the new aluminum scaled Ti models...

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I got a CRKT M16 with bead blast (I think) aluminium handle scales. It's not too bad, more resistant finish than the titanium one I expect.

Though I'm getting (in the post office just gotta gettit but it's far and I'm feeling lazy) a Zytel 6 inch Ti-lite. Can't wait to get my hands on it and try it out myself. Just need to get my fat ass into the car in spite of my laziness :)
 
Cotherion said:
I got a CRKT M16 with bead blast (I think) aluminium handle scales. It's not too bad, more resistant finish than the titanium one I expect.
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Since the new Ti-Lites are made from 7075 Aluminum (very strong stuff), I'd expect them to be even more durable than the 6061 Aluminum handles on CRKT's 6061 M-16s.

Regards,
3G
 
That Peerless liner lock sold by Cold Steel is one of the strongest liner locks I've ever tested. They behave much the same as a lot of frame locks for wear and strength and are quite stout and reliable.

The only real draw back is that some of them are extremely stiff when new and can be some terrible skin peelers. But once broken in they tend to be very very good locks that can take a lot of abuse.

STR
 
STR said:
That Peerless liner lock sold by Cold Steel is one of the strongest liner locks I've ever tested. They behave much the same as a lot of frame locks for wear and strength and are quite stout and reliable.

The only real draw back is that some of them are extremely stiff when new and can be some terrible skin peelers. But once broken in they tend to be very very good locks that can take a lot of abuse.

STR
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I agree, mine was really stiff when it first came in, but it's smooth as butter now, flicks easily.

I oiled it quite a bit too so that helped.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I routinely carry a 6" Cold Steel Vaquero Grande in the woods. I use it to cut thorns and branches out of my way and to clear vines trapping my feet.

I beat their 6" X2 Voyager to death in no time trying to use it the same way. But the 5" Voyager makes a decent kitchen and carving knife, and so does the 5.5" CUDA Maxx bowie.

Not every big knife has to be seen as a weapon.
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Nothing like versatility in a knife. My Cold Steel "Master Hunter" (San Mai III stainless) is often used as a kitchen knife when it is not riding on my belt during deer season. It's 4.5" blade is plenty for preparing most meals and its kraton grip is handy when my hands are wet.
 
It is not ridiculous to need or want a big knife. Some of us are not little pip squeaks that can get what they need out of a knife from some little 3" leek or a Benchmade letter opener, or even hold one comfortably in our hands for that matter. People are not equal.

The Ti-Lite's blade is not shaped properly for anything beyond stabbing. The grind is a little off for my tastes and cannot even shear paper in a straight line. For heavy applications, the straight edge does not have enough leverage. As I said, it is good for quick dispachment or gut thrusts but not much more. The handle is too much like a toothbrush for my tastes either. I can wrap my hand into a full fist over the skinny scales.

Vaquero Grandes and X2's are the real deal for all utility purposes.
 
VanDro said:
It is not ridiculous to need or want a big knife. Some of us are not little pip squeaks that can get what they need out of a knife from some little 3" leek or a Benchmade letter opener, or even hold one comfortably in our hands for that matter. People are not equal.

The Ti-Lite's blade is not shaped properly for anything beyond stabbing. The grind is a little off for my tastes and cannot even shear paper in a straight line. For heavy applications, the straight edge does not have enough leverage. As I said, it is good for quick dispachment or gut thrusts but not much more. The handle is too much like a toothbrush for my tastes either. I can wrap my hand into a full fist over the skinny scales.

Vaquero Grandes and X2's are the real deal for all utility purposes.
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Same conclusion as myself after being with my Ti-Lite 6 inch for almost 2 weeks now.

I like the X2s but I seriously feel they should intro nested liners instead of just Zytel on their Voyager series. Also the Voyager series would have been nicer (and more desirable IMO) with large torx screws instead of rivet type thingys.
 
Yeah, the X2 is lacking in handle ridgidity if not practically but keeping the user in a good state of mind. Steel liners would take the jar and twist out of some of the batoning or chopping that I do. It would feel like a tank in my hands, which is a good thing.

Rivets would be nice so I could change the handle out with a custom steel or wood one to make it more like a navaja.
 
Well to kinda clear things up, The cold steel zytel handle is VERY strong trust me you can drop and such nothing gonna happen to it, nothing.
 
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