CS Pro Lite Series?

[johnnywizzo]

My CS catalog from 2017 lists the Pro Lite series of knives as new. They are not in the 2018 or 2019 catalogs. What happened? Didn't they sell as expected? I just recently purchased a Pro Lite clip point, and I am quite impressed. I know that the German 4116 steel is not considered the best, but mine is razor sharp and the knife feels good in hand. The clip works well, not like some of the other CS clips that are way too stiff. The knife is easy to open, and the Tri-Ad lock functions well. It is rapidly becoming one of my favorites, and the price was a real bargain for a decent folding knife. I've also got a Tuff Lite on order (I believe that it was introduced in 2017 also, and that one is still in production. Any thoughts on why the Pro Lite series was dropped? I'm tempted to buy another one while they are still on the market with some dealers.

 

[Cold Steel Knives]

We stopped making the Pro Lite and started making the Working Man, which is essentially the same knife with different blade profile and the Steve Austin branding. Pro Lite's are still being sold because there are so many of them out there, also hence why they're ~$20.

 

[BMCGear]

My CS catalog from 2017 lists the Pro Lite series of knives as new. They are not in the 2018 or 2019 catalogs. What happened? Didn't they sell as expected? I just recently purchased a Pro Lite clip point, and I am quite impressed. I know that the German 4116 steel is not considered the best, but mine is razor sharp and the knife feels good in hand. The clip works well, not like some of the other CS clips that are way too stiff. The knife is easy to open, and the Tri-Ad lock functions well. It is rapidly becoming one of my favorites, and the price was a real bargain for a decent folding knife. I've also got a Tuff Lite on order (I believe that it was introduced in 2017 also, and that one is still in production. Any thoughts on why the Pro Lite series was dropped? I'm tempted to buy another one while they are still on the market with some dealers.

It's hard to beat the Pro Lite. 4116 from what I understand is extremely corrosion resistant. I had one as my "beach knife" when we went on vacation. I ended up giving it away but should probably pick up another one. A great value from Cold Steel Knives

 

[johnnywizzo]

We stopped making the Pro Lite and started making the Working Man, which is essentially the same knife with different blade profile and the Steve Austin branding. Pro Lite's are still being sold because there are so many of them out there, also hence why they're ~$20.

Thanks for the response. However, the Working Man (according to the 2017 CS catalog) also came out in 2017, along with the Pro Lite series.