Cold SteelTuff Lite 2.5" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Razor-Sharp Serrated Blade 3.5" Griv-Ex Handle Everyday Carry Pocket Folding Knife w/Tri-Ad Lock

I have the serrated model, it stays sharp forever. I sharpened it twice, but I only did to experiment with sharpening serrations. It sharpened fine with a sharp maker. This blade is crazy tough!! I have cut through the following materials: heavy cardboard, tape, wood, heavy plastic, rope, soda cans, blue jeans, and bean cans. I have not experienced any blade play, damage or deformation!! I see some folks have experienced chipping...maybe it was a fluke bad heat treat? Maybe it was twisted on a hard material? This isn’t my first Aus-8 Cold Steel knife I’ve used and I have not experienced chipping ever, luckily. I dropped an old Vaquero Grande tip down on cement from about 4 feet once and only got the tiniest of tip rolling. I am very impressed! These are not pricey knives either, for $23-24 you are getting tremendous value!!In a nutshell, you’re getting a light weight, beastly strong blade with tough steel, and the best locking mechanism on the planet for nearly nothing when compared to other makers. Also, it’s a very comfortable knife in hand! I think it could accommodate various hand sizes, even bigger hands due to that great choil.And it performs EXACTLY as a knife should, it cuts like a buzz saw....even tougher materials like wood and heavy plastic. Buy one, beat it up and I bet you’ll fall in love and buy another.

I like everything about this product it is an excellent value for the money. I have it on my keychain, some people may think it's a little big for a keychain but it is actually not it works out very well and it is high quality the looks are amazing my friends comment on it all the time the ease of opening is nice and it's not too heavy to work on the end of a keychain

I've had a chance to live with the Tuff Lite for several weeks, so the following is some impressions I have about it. First off, the Tuff Lite is perfectly sized. For someone looking for a small knife that is actually useful and practical, this knife will fit that role. It fits well to the hand and feels secure. The construction is first rate, no rivets; everything is either pinned or screwed. The blade is very sharp out of the box.The one thing that I would gripe about is the stiffness and diffulty with which the blade deploys. No excuse for this. For everything that this knife is good at, a smooth deployment should be at the top of the list. I noticed this knife does not have liners. Cold Steel missed an oppurtunity here. Liners and a bearing system would have put this knife at the top of the heap.I still give it 5 stars, simply because it does everything else so well. At the price, this knife is still a good value as well as a good primary carry or back up. If you're considering purchasing this blade, I would still reccomend it. The deployment issue is a minor annoyance...............THX

Very nice night for The price It is legally in most states, especially because of its size. I carried it every day for a long time. I just retired. It wanted something bigger, but this is a mighty fine piece.

This knife is awesome. I use it mainly for cutting boxes and rope/shipping straps in a warehouse setting. The blade shape makes it easy to draw along creases while cutting boxes down. The knife is very lightweight. I'm not sure how long the handle will last, but it feels sturdy enough. It is very easy to open with one hand using the hole in the blade. It needed no break in at all. The clip is good as well and the size of it is not too big to wear in a pocket you use often. The best part about the knife is the sharpness of the blade and the serrations. This thing is perfect for deep smooth cuts. Like I said, I use it mainly for cutting down boxes and it has been the smoothest and most efficient destroyer of boxes I've worked with.

I purchased the serrated edge model. I think it can handle about anything. Be aware it has special locking mechanism. Closing it takes some practice. I use on feed bags, opening Amazon boxes, camping, great letter opener. It will do whatever!

I love serrated knives, the edge doesn’t get dull and this knife is small sturdy n fits in your pocket …absolutely perfect

Bought the fine edge, Tuff Lite, a while back and I keep it clipped in my shirt between the buttons so it's an easy convenient reach for a quick box opening or similar small task without reaching to my belt for a full-sized knife. Now I have the serrated version which I like just as good but doesn't require sharpening as often. These are a little more expensive than other similar-sized knives on the market and AUS8 steel is not my favorite at that price point but cold steel knives with Tri-AD locks tend to be a little more expensive than the competition but they are a proven effective and virtual indestructible product, so I guess you pay a little extra for that peace of mind. To be that strong and reliable using that extemly light weight plastic is actually pretty remarkable. I am just not a fan of AUS8 but cold steel AUS8 seems to retain an edge better and easier to sharpen than AUS8 on my CRKT or Ontario brand knives so they are doing something right over there with their heat treatment or tempering process.