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Hey everyone, after not buying Cold Steel for ever, I think I want to try one. I was looking at either the medium Voyager or Mini tuff lite. I want a cheaper one at first, so that's why I like those two. Which would be better or any other cheap ones with a ~3" or less blade? Thanks.
 
Check out the Hold Out III, you can still find the AUS 8 version cheap right now. The lock will take time to break in, and you'll have to remove and adjust the clip but it's an awesome little knife.
 
jday2727 said:
Why is that, do you know?
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No idea, but CS has confirmed that it's discontinued since 2015. Most logical guess is because of sales.
+1 on the Hold Out III, voyager may not be very ergonomic for people with bigger hand, due to that "bump" at the end of the handle. Tuff lite is great, i have 2, but i just prefer a longer blade.
If you are willing to spend 30+ dollars, and accept knife longer than 3 inches, Finn Wolf makes a good choice too.
 
+3 on Hold Outs. Got a II in my pocket right now. All 3 I have are the serrated versions that I've grinded the serrations off cause A.) Cheaper than plain edge , and B.) They have a thicker spine than plain edge. Which prefer.

Honestly in my top 5 folder design. So simple, so good.

Plenty of nice cheap stuff to choose from Cold Steel.
 
Cold steel in XHP under 100 is where it's at. That with the tri- ad lock blows away the competition with the same steel in terms of VALUE.

I feel CS is the Spyderco of the 1990's, offering innovation + premium steel at ultra affordable able prices.
 
I ordered a Ti Lite last December and was surprised how much I like it. I have a medium voyager coming in the mail within the next week; I think it's going to see a lot of carry time. I'm assuming that bump won't be a problem with my smallish hands. Also, I like the blade steel. I don't mind sharpening knives, and have a much easier time with AUS-8A than I do with D2 or VG10. I'm pretty excited for this one.
 
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