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Cold Steel Ti-Lite 4" Kris Plain AUS10A Folding Knife
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Cold Steel Ti-Lite 4" Kris Plain AUS10A Folding Knife
A folding knife featuring a slender, elongated profile, drawing inspiration from the Malayan Kris daggers and noted for its distinct, serpentine wavy blade. Crafted from Japanese stainless steel AUS-10A, the blade is enhanced by a satin finish method that imparts an attractive semi-matte look. Deployment is facilitated by a thumb stud or a jimped flipper for swift access. A secure Spring Leaf Lock mechanism ensures the blade remains firmly locked during use to prevent accidental closure. The brown handle is constructed from durable Zy-Ex composite.
Japanese stainless steel AUS-10A
Forged from Japanese AUS-10A steel, the knife blade offers exceptional durability alongside outstanding resistance to corrosion and wear. When subjected to precise heat treatment, the blade reaches a hardness of 58-61 HRC, ensuring reliable performance for daily applications.
Blade profile inspired by Kris daggers
Featuring a slender profile inspired by Malayan Kris daggers, the blade measures 101 mm in length and 3 mm in thickness, offering a smooth cutting edge for precise slicing. Finished with the satin method, the blade displays a semi-matte surface that boosts its visual appeal and provides enhanced scratch resistance. The unique wavy blade geometry delivers aggressive cutting capability and excellent penetration, while maintaining superior rigidity. Such a profile is especially advantageous for tactical use.
Slim handle from Zy-Ex composite, steel clip
The handle is crafted from Zy-Ex composite, a polyamide material reinforced with glass fibers. Known for its excellent mechanical durability, resistance to abrasion, and protection against moisture, it offers reliability in demanding conditions. A slender grip with an anti-slip surface guarantees secure handling of the tool, even when hands are wet or dirty. Multiple perforations enhance the knife’s contemporary aesthetic while further minimizing the overall weight of the construction.
A steel tip-up clip is included for practical everyday carry and quick accessibility.
Spring Leaf Lock
Secured in the open position by the Spring Leaf Lock system—an enhanced iteration of the traditional Liner Lock—the blade features an extra spring bar that reinforces the liner, ensuring the knife remains locked and never folds unexpectedly, even under significant impact. A thumb-operated stud enables fast, one-handed deployment of the blade. Utilizing a jimped flipper, the blade may also be opened seamlessly on withdrawal from the pocket. Deployed flippers provide a compact double-sided cross guard that effectively safeguards the hand from slipping onto the blade.
Main features
- Design draws inspiration from the Malayan Kris dagger tradition
- Undulating blade profile
- Polished and smooth cutting edge
- Blade crafted from Japanese AUS-10A steel
- Satin-finished surface for the blade
- Deployment using a thumb stud
- Jimped flipper allows for rapid blade deployment
- Equipped with a Spring Leaf Lock mechanism
- Slimline handle constructed from Zy-Ex composite
- Handle features perforations to minimize overall weight
- Includes a steel pocket clip for easy carry
Militaria.pl is the official distributor of Cold Steel.
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 | 101 mm |
| Blade thickness | 3 mm |
| Blade profile | Other |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Good |
| Corrosion resistance | Very good |
| Lock type | Liner Lock |
| Overall length | 203 |
| Blade material | AUS-10 |
| Opening method | Thumb stud and flipper |
| Handle | Zytel compound |
| Clip for carrying | Yes |
| Holster included | No |
| Weight | 104 g |
| EAN | 705442020035 |
| Manufacturer code | CS-26SK4 |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| EAN |
AUS-10
AUS-10 is a high-quality stainless steel produced by the Japanese company Aichi Steel, considered one of the best in the AUS steel series, used mainly in mid-range and high-end utility knives, produced mainly in Japan and Taiwan. The carbon content (0.95-1.1%) ensures high hardness, while chromium (13-14.5%) guarantees very good corrosion and abrasion resistance. The steel also contains manganese (up to 1%), silicon (up to 1%), phosphorus (up to 0.025%), and sulfur (up to 0.025%), which affect hardenability, impact strength, elasticity, and machinability, improving structural stability and maintaining mechanical properties. After hardening, the steel achieves a hardness of 58-61 HRC, offering an excellent balance between strength, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. It is comparable to 440C steel, differing in carbon content and the addition of vanadium, which improves structural homogeneity and increases abrasion resistance.
Spring Leaf Lock
Spring Leaf Lock is a folding knife lock by Cold Steel, combining a classic Liner Lock with an additional spring bar. When the blade is opened, the spring secures the liner, preventing accidental folding even during strong shocks. To close the knife, first move the safety guard aside and then release the lock. This mechanism increases safety and reliability during use.
Zytel
Zytel is a glass fiber reinforced nylon, mainly used for the production of knife handles. It is manufactured using injection molding, which allows for easy forming of durable components. This material is lightweight, durable, resistant to abrasion, cracking, temperature, and moisture, and provides a secure grip thanks to its non-slip surface structure. Zytel can be more or less flexible depending on the glass fiber content. Due to its durability and performance characteristics, it is popular in bushcraft and tactical knives.
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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Number of reviews: 3
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Great knife! It's worth paying extra compared to the classic version!
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Very good knife, sharp, nice, and strong. Unfortunately, even though it did not come into contact with water, it rusted slightly, which is a shame :/. Still, I recommend it!
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