Cold Steel AIR LITE TANTO Folding Knife

Cold Steel AIR LITE TANTO Folding Knife.

We know that many of our customers are increasingly concerned about the weight and bulk of their EDC (everyday carry) knife, because pocket space is highly competitive. That’s why we focused on creating an ultra-slim knife with a thickness of 8.8 mm that is easy to carry while still leaving room in your pocket for other essential gear. But in our effort to make a superb EDC knife, we did not compromise on workmanship or materials. That is why every Tanto and Drop Point blade in our Air Lite series features flawless craftsmanship and premium materials. The blades are made from expensive Japanese 10A stainless steel, known for its edge retention, strength, and toughness, and the handles are laser-cut from genuine G-10. Even the locking mechanism is second to none, because when it comes to protecting your fingers, nothing beats our famous Tri-Ad Lock. Budget-friendly pricing, amazing sharpness, and exceptional comfort and usability make the Air Lite hard to beat for everyday carry!

Overall size: 208 mm

Steel pocket clip

Cold Steel is a company dedicated to producing the strongest and sharpest knives in the world. Over the past three decades, Cold Steel has been at the forefront of many innovations that have helped define the knife industry. Ongoing achievements, including the introduction of checkered Kraton® handles and tanto point blade styles, have evolved from curious innovations into industry hallmarks of quality and sophistication. New ground was also broken with the introduction of unique new blade steels such as San Mai III® and the Tri-Ad ™ Lock locking mechanism for folding knives. For example, the Tri-Ad ™ Lock has never been matched by any of Cold Steel’s competitors, and nothing they have made to date has been proven superior. Of course, Cold Steel always looks to the future and continually strives to make the strongest and sharpest knives in the world. This goal, as elusive and difficult to achieve as it is, has remained the same for the last forty years. Cold Steel Inc. is a company focused on producing the strongest and sharpest knives, swords, tomahawks, machetes, cutlery, and everyday carry tools: EDC. Quickly adopted by military personnel, special law enforcement units, emergency services workers, self-defense professionals, and members of the martial arts community, Cold Steel rapidly became famous for quality, strength, reliability, and dependable everyday carry performance (EDC). Our broad and diverse lineup quickly expanded to include not only a massive selection of folding knives (from smaller “EDC” blades to our iconic giant “mega folders”), but also fixed blades, swords, sabers, staffs, and halberds, as well as hunting gear, spears, blowguns, axes, machetes, tomahawks, and tools! Over the decades, Cold Steel has introduced groundbreaking new materials and designs that helped shape the world of modern knives, edged weapons, and tools. From the introduction of checkered Kraton® handles and the “Americanized” Tanto blade to the inclusion of innovative new blade steels such as San Mai III® and game-changing locking mechanisms like our Tri-Ad ™ Lock. Looking to the future, Cold Steel continues to bring new levels of strength, safety, and performance to market, delivering proven products you can rely on—anytime and anywhere!

We know many of our customers are more and more concerned about the weight and bulk of their EDC (every day carry) knife as there is a lot of competition for the limited space in their pockets. Thats why we focused on making a feather light (3.2 oz) ultra slim (8.8 mm thick) folder that can be carried 24/7 while still leaving room in the pocket for other essential gear. But what we didnt do in our quest to make a super EDC knife was skimp on workmanship and materials. Thats why every Tanto and Drop point blade in our Air Lite series exhibits flawless craftmanship and premium materials. The blades are made from costly Japanese 10A stainless steel famed for its edge holding ability, strength and toughness and the handles are laser cut from real G-10. Even the locking mechanism cant be beat as there is nothing better than our celebrated Tri-Ad Lock when it comes to protecting your fingers. Budget friendly pricing, amazing sharpness, and enormously comfortable and useable, the Air Lites are hard to beat for every day carry!

Weight: 3.2oz Blade Thickness: 3mm Blade Length: 3-1/2in Blade Steel: AUS10A Handle Length/Material: 4-1/2in G-10 Overall Length: 8in Additional Features: Ambidextrous Pocket / Belt Clip Knife Type: Folder Blade Length Range: 3-5 in Steel Family: AUS Blade Shape: Tanto Locking Mechanism: Tri-Ad Lock