The Cold Steel Tuff Lite is a compact folding knife intended for everyday carry and general utility tasks. It pairs a 2.5″ AUS-8A plain edge blade with a lightweight Griv-Ex handle to balance portability and handling. The low-profile design fits easily in a pocket or on a clip for convenient carry. A nail nick provides a simple manual opening method while a Tri-Ad lock offers solid blade retention.
Key Specifications
- The blade measures 2.50 inches for a compact cutting profile.
- The blade is made from AUS-8A stainless steel.
- The blade thickness is 2.75 mm for everyday utility tasks.
- The edge is a plain cutting edge for controlled slicing.
- The handle is Black Griv-Ex for a lightweight, grippy feel.
- The closed/handle length is 3.50 inches for pocketable carry.
- The overall length is 6.00 inches when open.
- The knife weighs 2.50 oz.
- The blade is opened via a nail nick.
- Additional features include an ambidextrous pocket/belt clip and a Tri-Ad lock.
Lightweight and practical, the Tuff Lite is built for daily use where a compact, reliable folding knife is required. Its combination of a hardenable AUS-8A blade, grippy Griv-Ex handle, and secure lock make it a straightforward, no-nonsense tool for routine cutting tasks and convenient carry.
