Looking at the photos, I was skeptical about this knife - but it is very handy and comfortable to use. The lock holds the blade well with no looseness. The knife can be easily opened with your thumb using the stud. I am very satisfied with the purchase.
Cold Steel Grik AUS-8A Folding Knife
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Cold Steel Grik AUS-8A Folding Knife
Folding EDC (Every Day Carry) knife, engineered in partnership with renowned knifemaker Andrew Demko. Features a Drop-Point blade crafted from Japanese AUS-8A stainless steel and finished with a refined satin polish. The handle, in black, is constructed from durable glass-filled nylon (GFN) and offers a non-slip textured grip. Deployment is enhanced with the HTR system, while a secure open position is maintained by the robust Tri-Ad Lock. Equipped with a green polymer clip for convenient carry, the package also includes an additional clip for mounting on the opposite side of the handle, allowing for personalized carry preferences.
AUS-8A stainless steel
The blade features Japanese AUS-8A stainless steel, known for exceptional strength, resistance to corrosion, and outstanding edge retention. When subjected to proper heat treatment, AUS-8A steel reaches a hardness of 58–60 HRC.
Drop-Point blade with satin finish
Featuring a Drop-Point blade measuring 76 mm in length and 3.5 mm in thickness, this blade receives a satin finish for a semi-matte look that enhances both visual appeal and scratch resistance. Along the spine, a subtle notch functions effectively as a thumb rest during intense cutting tasks or as a finger hold to support precision work with the tip.
GFN handle, wide polymer clip
A handle constructed from GFN (Glass Filled Nylon)—glass-filled nylon—delivers a lightweight, durable build with excellent moisture resistance and resistance to numerous chemicals. Integrated glass fibers boost rigidity and wear resistance. Contoured shaping combined with a non-slip surface improves grip stability. The model is equipped with a replaceable and reversible, wide polymer clip, making pocket carry convenient.
Tri-Ad Lock, HTR opening system
Featuring a Tri-Ad Lock, the knife utilizes one of the toughest locking mechanisms found in folding blades. The design employs a stop pin that absorbs impacts directed at the blade and channels them into the handle structure, significantly reducing wear on the mechanism. Ongoing self-adjustment compensates for normal wear, ensuring consistently secure lock engagement.
The HTR (Hollow Thumb Ramp) opening system incorporates an ergonomically shaped thumb rest with a non-slip texture, offering a solid point of leverage for reliable blade deployment, whether used with the right or left hand.
set elements
- Cold Steel Grik AUS-8A folding knife
- includes extra clip
main features
- Featuring a drop-point blade shape.
- Utilizes a satin polished finish.
- Constructed from AUS-8A stainless steel.
- Equipped with a thumb spine groove.
- Incorporates a GFN (Glass-Filled Nylon) handle.
- Designed with a textured, non-slip grip.
- Secured with the Tri-Ad Lock mechanism.
- Features the HTR rapid opening system.
- Includes a polymer pocket clip.
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Cold Steel is a renowned American brand of knives, machetes and tactical tools, founded in 1980 in Irving, California. The company has gained popularity thanks to innovative solutions such as Kraton® handles and American Tanto blades, which are appreciated by uniformed services and military enthusiasts. It has also introduced its own steel alloys, such as San Mai III®, which ensures high strength and wear resistance. Cold Steel has patented the Tri-Ad™ Lock blade locking mechanism, which guarantees safe use. The brand cooperates with renowned knifemakers, including the company's founder Lynn C. Thompson and Andrew Demko, whose passion and experience contribute to the high quality of the products.
| Type | Folder |
|---|---|
| Style | Multipurpose |
| Blade length | 76 mm |
| Blade thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Blade profile | Drop-Point |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Good |
| Corrosion resistance | Very good |
| Lock type | Tri-Ad Lock |
| Overall length | 174 mm |
| Blade material | AUS-8 |
| Opening method | Thumb hole |
| Handle | Fiberglass reinforced nylon |
| Clip for carrying | Yes |
| Holster included | No |
| Weight | 85 g |
| EAN | 705442017028 |
| Manufacturer code | CS-28E |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| EAN |
AUS-8A
AUS-8A is a Japanese stainless steel, equivalent to 440B steel, characterized by a good balance between corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and edge retention. The carbon content (0.7-0.75%) affects the hardness of the steel, while chromium (13-14.5%) provides very good corrosion and abrasion resistance. Vanadium additives (up to 0.26%) improve the homogeneity of the steel's crystal structure and increase the blade's resistance to abrasion. The steel also contains molybdenum (0.1-0.3%), manganese (0.5%), silicon (0.4-1%), and nickel (0.49%). After proper heat treatment, AUS-8 steel achieves a hardness of 58-60 HRC, making it a solid material with good cutting properties and durability. The steel is widely used in mid-range knives, mainly produced in Japan and Taiwan, such as the popular Ontario RAT 1.
HTR - Hollow Thumb Ramp
HTR (Hollow Thumb Ramp) is a solution patented by Cold Steel and used in the brand's knives to improve the ergonomics of opening the blade. It consists of a specially shaped sleeve with a non-slip texture on the blade, which can be used to open the knife with the thumb of either the right or left hand. The design was created by Andrew Demko and was implemented in the company's product range in 2017, including in the Golden Eye model. HTR is a kind of hybrid combining the advantages of a thumb hole and a thumb stud, providing a good resting point for the finger and facilitating confident, comfortable opening of the knife.
Tri-Ad Lock
Tri-Ad Lock is a lock developed by Cold Steel and Andrew Demko, considered one of the strongest systems in folding knives. Its key element is a stop pin, which takes the pressure from the blade and distributes it to the handle, protecting the lock from wear and overload. The mechanism is designed to self-adjust over time, which maintains the reliability of the lock even after prolonged use. In tests, it has proven resistant to loads of up to hundreds of pounds, confirming its durability.
Satin
Satin finishing is one of the most popular blade finishes, achieved by grinding the steel with fine-grained abrasives. Parallel micro-scratches remain on the surface, giving the knife a technical, matte appearance. Satin finishing has both aesthetic and practical significance - a smoothed blade is easier to clean, and the slightly reduced friction promotes smoother cutting. Depending on the direction and intensity of polishing, different effects are achieved - from a matte finish to an almost mirror-like finish. Satin is valued in both utility and collector's knives because it emphasizes the structure and quality of the steel while maintaining functionality.
GFN - Glass Filled Nylon
GFN (Glass Filled Nylon) is a nylon reinforced with glass fiber, offering low weight, high durability, and resistance to moisture and many chemicals. The material performs exceptionally well in demanding conditions, maintaining its strength even under intensive use. GFN surfaces may be completely smooth or textured to improve grip, providing better control and overall ergonomics. The robustness of GFN handles has made this material a standard in the production of EDC (Everyday Carry) knives as well as lightweight tactical designs.
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I had been considering buying this knife for a long time because it has an interesting look, is small, and made of Japanese steel. I bought it as a gift. My brother is satisfied.
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Very nice knife for reasonable money. Ideal for urban EDC.
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Great knife in this price range. I recommend it.
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Very good EDC. The plastic stud can be removed, which in my opinion gives better traction when opening.
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A very interesting design – something different, quite far from the average. Well made, handy and 'beautiful in its ugliness.' I think it's a cool addition to a collection.
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Very nice knife, it's worth mentioning that the clip is also for the left pocket; there is an extra one in the set that fits on the other side, so both right- and left-handed people should be satisfied with this knife. I just regret waiting so long to buy it. The knife is great for EDC – I recommend it.
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