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Cold Steel Ranch Hand Folding Knife SK-5

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Cold Steel Ranch Hand Folding Knife SK-5

The Folding EDC Knife from the Ranch series draws inspiration from traditional farmer knives. Outfitted with a clip-point blade crafted from high carbon SK-5 steel, valued for outstanding toughness and excellent edge retention. The brown handle is constructed from plastic that mimics bone. Opening is achieved via a nail notch, while a Liner Lock mechanism ensures safe operation for the user.

Durable and easy to sharpen SK-5 steel

Forged from high carbon tool steel SK-5, the knife blade delivers exceptional strength and is highly resistant to cracking, chipping, and dulling, while remaining easy to resharpen. Through heat treatment, the blade attains a hardness of 63-65 HRC, ensuring outstanding wear resistance and long-lasting durability.

Clip-Point blade, satin finish method

The Clip-Point blade offers a length of 76 mm and a thickness of 2.4 mm. Precision is delivered through a smooth edge, crafted with a full flat grind for outstanding slicing performance. Enhanced aesthetics and increased resistance to scratches come from a satin finish that provides a semi-matte look.

Ergonomic handle, hole for securing cord

Featuring an ergonomically designed handle, the construction incorporates a stainless steel core with plastic scales that mimic bone and a non-slip finish. The design includes a bolster for enhanced grip and is capped with a steel pommel. A hole at the pommel's end enables the attachment of a lanyard or securing cord.

Liner Lock

A dependable Liner Lock mechanism firmly secures the blade when opened. Deployment of the knife is facilitated by a nail notch.

Leather sheath

A brown sheath crafted from thick leather is provided, ensuring secure knife carry on a belt. A snap-fastened flap keeps the knife from falling out accidentally.

Main features

  • Featuring a clip point blade
  • crafted from SK-5 high carbon steel
  • Inspired by traditional farmer knives in its design
  • utilizing a full flat grind
  • finished with a satin treatment
  • equipped with plastic handle scales that replicate bone
  • incorporates a Liner Lock mechanism
  • operates via nail nick deployment
  • accented with steel bolster and pommel
  • includes a lanyard or cord hole in the handle
  • comes supplied with a heavy-duty leather sheath featuring a snap-closure flap
Cold Steel


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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.

More Information
Type Folder
Style Multipurpose
Blade length 76 mm
Blade thickness 2,4 mm
Blade profile Clip-Point
Blade edge Plain
Blunt resistance Good
Corrosion resistance Low
Lock type Liner Lock
Overall length 161 mm
Main color Brown
Blade material SK5
Opening method Nail nick
Handle Plastic
Clip for carrying No
Holster included Yes
Weight 68 g
EAN 888151037294
Manufacturer code CS-FL-3RB
Brand Cold Steel
SK-5 feature
SK-5

SK-5 steel belongs to a series of Japanese tool steel (Steel Kuogu) with high carbon content and good wear resistance. It is equivalent to American 1080 steel and is also designated as SK-85. It contains about 0.8-0.9% carbon, which gives it high hardness and very good cutting properties. The addition of manganese (0.1-0.5%) improves hardenability, silicon (0.1-0.35%) increases elasticity and strength, and small amounts of chromium (about 0.3%) and copper (up to 0.025%) promote the steel's wear resistance and slow down degradation processes. The presence of nickel (up to 0.25%) further enhances strength, while low sulfur and phosphorus content reduces the material's brittleness. After quenching, SK-5 reaches a hardness of up to 63-65 HRC, and its martensitic structure with fine carbides provides a favorable combination of wear resistance and mechanical strength. Thanks to these properties, the steel is used in chisels, saws, springs, drills, and in utility and tactical knives.

Satin feature
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.

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    An atmospheric classic American pocket knife in a version by Cold Steel. The whole set goes very well with the solid leather sheath. A very pleasant set. I recommend it.

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