Recommendation? Ti-Lite -- Which version??

[MTHall720]

Is there a version of the Ti Lite which has all of the following features: 4 inch, bright/polished blade (not bead blasted or black), with aluminum handles instead of Zytel?

Thanks for all input.

 

[G. Scott H.]

Nope. You'd have to buy the 4" alu. version and polish the blade yourself.

 

[BitingSarcasm]

Alternately, I have an old Ti-Lite with a polished blade and titanium handles. I think the steel is AUS8, definitely not the new Carpenter stuff, but it meets the metal handle/blade polish criteria. They come up for sale on the exchange from time to time.

 

[jlauffer]

And there was one year where it was titanium with VG-1...those go for a bit more than the ones with AUS8. Nice thing is that it actually says VG-1 on the blade, so you don't have to worry about which one it is.

 

[M31943]

The older Japanese versions had polished blades and Titanium Handles as mentioned, AUS8 except for one year 2007 VG-1 was used. They are knida pricey though, I just sold a like new AUS8 for $145.00. The titanium and Japanese quality is an awesome combination.

 

[MTHall720]

And there was one year where it was titanium with VG-1...those go for a bit more than the ones with AUS8. Nice thing is that it actually says VG-1 on the blade, so you don't have to worry about which one it is.

Wish those were more readily available.

 

[MTHall720]

Thanks for the information everyone