Tuff Lite - The left pocket knife that makes sense

[MolokaiRider]

The Cold Steel Tuff Lite.

When I showed my son, he said, "You finally got a normal pocket knife".

I wasn't sure what to make of that, as this Cold Steel has a unique look.

But when I think more about it, I realize that this is a great design for a folder.

I carry one in my left pocket pretty much everyday. It's that knife that gets tape schmootz all over it, cuts up cardboard, whittles the pencil, cuts the straps or bailing twine, digs out thorns from boots, etc. etc. etc.

A quick shot of PB Blaster, then hot soapy water bath, followed by a drop of pivot oil, cleans it up.

A few passes on green compound puts the AUS-8A back into the sharp zone, and it's ready for the next day.

I love these things.

 

[MolokaiRider]

GSM if you are watching... please keep this model going.

Keep the color variations, it's nice to have a little spice in life.

 

[Drop bear]

And for all you lefties. You will need to hit the hole with a dremel. As one side isn't really smothed out.

 

[GAGL]

World's best cardboard cutter!

I used my TL a lot for work, curs easily through thick cardboard, plastic straps, rubber mats etc.

Handle is comfortable too!

 

[PsychoSword]

Hehe, I was just reading some youtuber claim that if he uses his AUS-8 knife on a cardboard box it turns into a butter knife. Has never been my experience with AUS-8. Some people with strange ideas out there.

 

[ChuteTheMall]

With it's 2.5 inch non-stabby blade and pretty colors, this might be the closest thing to a 50 state legal knife for travelers. But I'm not a lawyer.

 

[MolokaiRider]

Hehe, I was just reading some youtuber claim that if he uses his AUS-8 knife on a cardboard box it turns into a butter knife. Has never been my experience with AUS-8. Some people with strange ideas out there.

I hear ya.

It actually holds up better than I thought it would.

A couple of swipes on a strop and it's back in business.

 

[MolokaiRider]

And for all you lefties. You will need to hit the hole with a dremel. As one side isn't really smothed out.

Now that you mention it I can see what you mean, I haven't really noticed it.

I imagine a couple of swipes with a small honing rod should knock that shoulder down a bit.

 

[Drop bear]

Now that you mention it I can see what you mean, I haven't really noticed it.

I imagine a couple of swipes with a small honing rod should knock that shoulder down a bit.

I am a leftie and almost gave up on the knife. But five minutes on a dremel and it has come good.

 

[1911bphil]

I have one and carry it frequently. It's not a pretty knife, but it works. I was concerned about the handle because I have an XL hand, but it's comfortable for me.

 

[The Hawk]

I used my Tuff Lite last weekend to cut a coupon out at a restaurant. My friends were amazed at how well it worked.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

It's my absolute favorite little big knife. Just a solid, inexpensive, utilitarian blade that does what it's supposed to.

 

[DocJD]

Use mine more than my disposable blade box cutters, for small repair projects .

Recently cut out a pleather patch to rescue my ole lounge chair . Pics in reverse order of events .

 

[Blue Sky]

The Tuff Lite is an all time favorite. Not so stylish maybe, but who cares it works. I bought one for everyone in my family, plus spares.