The Air lite is such a good work knife, I have had mine for a while but I haven’t reviewed it yet so thanks for the video you reminded me that I need to do a video on mine. Excellent review as always 🍻🍻
I think so too. I never pay much attetnion to weight so it was actually a friend of mine who told me how light it actually is. Then I weighed it. I will, in the future, drop the edge angle down by a few degrees. just to add a bit to the performance
I have one, drop point also, and it finds its way on my edc more often that I expect. It's my lest expensive knife at the moment so it makes my happy, that feeling of perfect combination of budget, performance, durability and reliability in a comfortable lightweight package sometimes makes me reavaluate why I carry other knives in terms of function. Great take on you part about this model, I enjoyed the video very much. Thanks.
I agree with your assessment of it 100%. I would also say "mid budget model", very stable/resilient and lightweight. I recently decided to convex it. Mainly to see what AUS10A can handle and how I could improve it further. It is a cool, reliable knife. As a working knife it is really good. But for longer, repetitive tasks the grind is a bit thick. So a convex grind with a smaller edge angle would make more sense ...this is what I think now...that might change :))
Thanks! I look at it and think: I really never thought about the weight! It just feels so solid that I never even considered it. As for having it as a backup or a backup to your backup does make sense
Yea it is a funny thing, I have all kinds of different knives, but if I need to cut some hard to cut material in house I always use my Mora Basic 511 I bought for 5 Euros.
Oh yeah! I get it! I have a couple of Mora 510 black knives. Great value/money. Best bushcraft/work knife there is, imo. I have thinned out grinds on a few of my folders...and now....i actually like working with them. Maybe I'll make a long boring video about that someday
@@SpartanJohns I think 440C hardness is not that bad 58-60, but its toughness and it being a stainless steel makes up for it. Abrasion resistance isn't everything in a steel.
All properties make up a steel...hardness, toughness, abrasion resistance...they can all be a benefit or a hinderance. Depending what you need. I like D2...but sharpening it(modifying the edge angle) is a pain in the butt. 440C to me...is a pretty good alarounder. Easy to sharpen and with the right edge angle it can do great things
Great video the chip in your blade is coming from the blade hitting the back spring. It's meant to be closed with two hands. I learned this the hard way and had to hone out two of my cold steels that I had never carried but had just tried to break in the action. Great video.
True. That can happen when you close the blade with one hand and keep the backlock depressed. It is an issue i noticed with the spyderco Siren. In the case of the airlite it might be that. Might also be weak steel since i did use it to cut thru a steel cable when renovating my apartment and i don’t think i removed the chip all the way. So i might have just created an apex out of burr in that spot. I never paid so much attention with this model since i used it for a lot of rougher tasks. Glad you liked the video and thanks for sharing your thoughts
The air lite was my 1st cold steel, and now I’m converted. Like u, the 940 og is my fav knife and having the green, the g10 and the bladeHQ exclusive. Btw, I’ve moded the 940-2 to micarta scales and shortened the blade to 3.25”. And it’s my daily carry…along with my leatherman juice s2…I digress. Got the ultimate hunter in orange g10 and recently got the American lawman… But if I could only have 1 from all my knives…Ultimate Hunter
oh...i know what you mean...last Friday i got my UH in! I have a few CS folders. And I like them all...but the UH is a very different beast all together. Right now I don't have the time for it. But I will make the time. I will most likely reduce the edge angle although the one it came with is not half bad. The Air Lite is a great working knife. The UH....I can't really decide just now...it looks weird but it does fascinate me quite a bit
Great knife. You can even open it one handed without the thumb studs using a downward action then move up like a locomotive wheel mechanism. 20 degrees per side on a ceramic Crock Stick. I love AUS 10. It's like an enhanced 440C but with vanadium.
Much like the Broken Skull i enjoy opening this one "gravity" style. It has a nice action. As for AUS10A....no complaints so far. I was more amazed by it when I checked my 4MaxScout and noticed that the edge is still ok. No chips or dents and it still can slice paper...not cleanly but still....
I do as well. The Broken Skull is really great. I have a Voyager XL Clip Point...I simply love it! Much like the 4MaxScout...a ridiculous knife that just works.
My first CS knife was the Kudo Lite and I wasn't sure what to think. Then I got the Finn Bear which I liked, followed by the Finn Wolf which I liked far more than expected. The last one I bought is the AD15 and I'm amazed. There will definitely more CS knives in my future. Thank you for the effort and time you put in all your videos!
Thanks for the nice words! Yeah..i also like their variety and most of all the sturdiness with which their knives are built. The AD15 is an interesting one. I wanted to try the scorpion lock but decided to go, mainly out of curiosity and cost, with the 4 Max Scout.
I have never held an AD 15. I played with an AD10...i liked it but I found it a bit too bulky. sure...a monster...can handle just about anything! At least that was the impression it left me with
That Ganzo 720 turned out to be a good outdoor knife. I will try this one. I do like the thin design And ability to open and close with one hand. My problem with these lockboxes that some of them are stiff but this one looks OK I guess
I have a suggestion of two knives that you may like to review. You dont need to review these, i just thought you might be interested in these two 1st: QSP penguin. I have a green micarta linerlock version. Its d2 steel has held up very well so far. Its the same length (open & closed) as the ontario rat model 2. There is both linerlock & framelock versions. 2nd: land 910, 911, 912... i have the 911 model. Its 20 cm long open. Same open length as the benchmade 940 osborne. Yes, the 911 looks like a sebenza. But so far, its holding up nicely. Both linerlock & framelock versions exist for these models. I love the content you create & hope you keep going strong!
I have been looking at the QSP Penguin. Not very available where I am. It is on "the list" I have a few "Land" Sanrenmu models. I have 2 older 910+ and the newer 9010? Not sure..looks like a large sebenza. I like the steel. I like the action. I think it has way better action than the Sebenza. Or at least the one I played with(it was new)> But I am not the bigger fan of frame locks. If I manage to squirrel away a bit of money....I have ben looking at the liner lock Penguin with brown micarta D2 blade. If I don't...i might just go for the cheaper orange micarta...not the biggest fan or orange...but for just testing it...it will be fine. I like a straight blade! Thanks! I am really glad you like the content!
My Kubey aus 10 has held up well . Haven’t sharpened yet but I did the ad 15 amd put a mirror edge for some insane reason .mnext time I’ll go to 600 grit or maybe 800 , we shall see . Honestly I think it hardly matters in the end because they all need resharpened and I have found a ceramic rod for five swipes on each side is the best way to freaking Howland these things I could care less about a strop to be honest. Maybe my strap sucks I doubt it but that ceramic rod man it is in the truck and a lot of people use it
A ceramic rod can be way more effective than a strop. Depending on how abrasive it is and your knowledge in using it. I have been looking for a good ceramic rod for a while now...but I always get sidetracked on that subject. Lately I have seen Worksharp put out one which seems decent.... Strops are good but I would consider strops more for edc knives...you know...keeping that extra sharp edge...for a work knife, something which might bite into a steel wire or some pebbles from time to time...a ceramic rod makes more sense!
My work knife has to be under $30 easy to open and sharp made in USA would be great but not a necessity I’m a firefighter and I loose knives a lot lol I’m definitely looking into cold steel knives hopefully soon I’ll grab one
I think CS makes some really rough use folders. But if price(because you might lose it at some point) is a factor i would suggest looking at Ganzo. No amazing steel but does well and resharpens fast. I abused many and did not break ine yet. And you can find them at good prices. Made in USA used to mean something. However nowadays if you want made in USA and quality you have to look over 3-400$. Even 200+ knives from Spyderco and Benchmade have serious issues with fit and finish and sometimes come with issues in locking, messed up screws… Never had such an issue with Civivi, Real Steel…
Great knife all around. Only problem I personally have is after a week of carry it started to get rust freckles then rust dots ? Yes I took care of that but I did like the rusting after just a week of carry.
on all my AUS10A blades I never got any rust spots. This one I gave to a friend and he left it at his "country home" where he spends his summer vacations. He should be back there this summer and I am curious to see if he will tell me about this issue. This is one of the knives which I will definitely buy again.
Thanks for the really practical review! I have a question since this one and the SR1 Lite are about the same price on Amazon right now... which one would you chose over the other in which circumstances? Or is the Air Lite the better one overall? Looking for a "tool", not a flipper or a toy, nor I want it to cut paper sheets.
The AirLite is small, thin and very robust. Plus it has the AUS10A steel which, as a working steel, i have to admit, I like. The SR1 Lite is much bigger and beefier. I did not own one but a friend bought one. I would say that the SR1 Lite is more in the 4 Max Scout range than the AirLite. Depending on what kind of things you are doing in your everyday activities... Don't feel like the AirLite is not a good, stable pocket knife just because it is smaller. But if you really need something to chop, pry split wood...probably the SR1Lite would be the better choice
@@SpartanJohns @SpartanJohns thank you very much for your input, I really appreciate it. Maybe an AirLite and crowbar is the way to go? 😅 LoL I'm kidding but seriously, I'm looking for a knife to throw in the car along with the other tools. After reading your reply, maybe I'll get the SR1Lite for that along with an AirLite to carry 😅
@@SpartanJohns imho at construction work sites the SR1 Lite should last a long long time - day in, day out. The Air Lite is probably meant to work once a week. Better yet never, backs up your Mora Robust.
I have one of this knife. 440C/AUS 10A is with the highest CP among budget-level knife steels, when referring to edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. (While 3V is the best among premium/powders steels). The only concern I have to it is its G10 handle. If it can survive after stabbing into woods, waving and pulling it out without breaking the handle? or if it can perform well on batoning without breaking the handle? If the answer is Yes, I think AIR Lite is one of the best bushcraft knives. But so far, it's a very good utility knife for EDC.
I have batoned a Recon 1. That one also has g10 scales without steel liners...but they are thicker..i wouldn't really baton with such a folder but...i don't see why it would fail...i mean sure..if you really do some hard core hits....yes...it might break...but as a work knife and even for some light abuse...i think it should hold up well
The BIGGEST problem with knives for people who need knives for work is this tiny lightweight fad. The Benchmade Bugout literally ruined the knife world because everyone wants to make toys for office workers and not real knives.
I appreciate a big heavy knife and a small lightweight knife. Depends on what you need it. If you work on a ranch...you might want a sturdy, big, heavy knife...if you work in an office or someplace else where you only need a thin blade...for cutting zipties, boxes and stuff like that....a bugout would do the job. Me? I do not need a knife in my daily activities. But i like them all...small, big, heavy, lightweight, folding, fixed... The Airlite....is awesome. Thin out the grind a bit, drop the edge angle down..and, in my opinion, it is a Bugout killer!
I don't understand the QC with cold steel. Every other element of their knives are excellent. However I have had more than one (3 I can think of straigh away) with grinds that were asymmetrical. My O.C.D just bugs me when I have a knife like that. Wish they could pay more attention to that aspect. Sometimes the grind is asymmetrical, other times the edge is different angles. The latter can be fixed by sharpening, but if the whole grind is off, I have not been able to fix it with sharpening. I have even had an AD10 like that, which to me is on the more expensive side.
I agree with you 100%. Asymmetrical grinds bug the heck out of me. When we're talking about a less expensive knife I can sa "ok" but once it goes over the 40-50$ mark...I am a bit dissapointed. Like you, uneven edge angles i can fix. But an uneven grind... I think it is part of their cost reduction strategy
@@SpartanJohns I actually got so worked up with the grind issue, I forgot what I actually wanted to comment..😅 What I wanted to say was that the Air Lite seemed like a very good option, because I like the American Lawman, but prefer an uncoated blade like on the air lite. Only thing that kept me from buying it so far is the cheap looking pocket clip. I much prefer the one like on the Code 4. You managed to mitigate the ugliness with the finish you put on yours. As it comes it reminds me of a poor quality teaspoon. 😜 Apart from my gripe with the clip, I can only imagine loving the air lite. Especially considering my favorite knives are the Code 4 and Endura. The airlite seems in between those 2. More grip than code 4 and more strength than endura.
dude...you can see it in a lot of my videos! I start saying something and end up somewhere else...that is because I get easily side-tracked! :)) Yeah! The pocket clip is...ugly....but it works. I plan on trying to darken it a bit more... I never held a Code 4. But the AirLite sits very well in hand. And you are right: much more solid/strong than the Endura. Honestly I was talking to a friend, the one whos fault it is, me buying this knife....and we both agreed that this one is sort of a "Bugout killer". with 89 grams and being so solid...if I would end up somewhere and only have this as a work knife...i would not feel ill equipped
Cs builds knives for abuse! Tbh i would love to see them up their exotic steel and heat treatment game. But even so…as tools..models like the air lite are hard to beat. Used it when i renovated my apartment. Dry wall, steel cables… I never had a tanto. I will for sure
@@SpartanJohns Yeah I've had voyager tanto, sr1 tanto, pro lite tanto and air lite tanto. Great beater utility knife. Use the tanto tip like a chisel sometimes. I wish they'd make tanto sized in between an air lite and sr1 which would be about perfect
I did sharpen a few tanto knives for friends but never used tanto blades myself so i do not know what the advantages are. I get the very stable tip and being able to use the point where the edges meet, and they look cool…but other than that….why do you prefer tanto blades to drop or clip points?
@@SpartanJohns Using the tip like a razor blade/utility knife on tough material and don't have to worry about it breaking, chisel out wood with the tip of it. Still can use the "belly" or flat part to strip wire or cut through hose materials, etc
A friend of mine gifted me a Subvert. With that weird bladeshape i have the feeling that i can do sort of the same things. Not a tri-ad lock so… i have been looking at the verdict tanto but i do miss my airlite. Gave that to a friend. So now i am thinking of an airlite tanto and thinking whether try something new or go with the model i know but in a tanto.
Eu am prolite, ei zic ca este otel Krupp; in general imi plac cei de la CS, chiar fac lucruri robuste....mai ales ca priza si acel triad lock.... Prolite lam luat dupa ce am discutat cu tine despre care mecanism e mai sigur....
Nu am prolite. Foarte multe modele de la ei sunt interesante. Imi plac si le prefer pe cele care au ti-ad lock. Nu prea cred eu ca este nevoie dpdv al sigurantei, de asa ceva dar imi place pt ca nu misca lama cand tai materiale mai dure cum se intampla la un backlock normal
@@SpartanJohns Exact ! De triad lock de la tine stiu, demult cand team intrebat care mecanism iti pare cel mai safe. Imi da "peace of mind" - nam gasit un cuvant in romaneste care sa exprime mai bine. In plus, este foarte comod in mana ca priza, pt mine. Dar materialul manerului e dintrun plastic, parca e de jucarie 😁
@@SpartanJohns Ok, Brazen is back in bussiness ! Dupa ce lam ascutit cum am dorit, taie de rupe....acum e peste FH11, am taiat un furtun de 3 cm diametru de racire la masina, armat si panzat, de parca nici nu era....push cut usor, cu 2 degete....la fel si cel de gradina, de 4 cm diametru. Acum imi place si cum taie ! De vina a fost acel "umar" care il are la taisul final, de unde incepe in sus taisul primar....cred ca este facut pt a da robustete, dar impiedica ff mult la taiat. Deci acum chiar taie la 18-20 de grade....
@@hirayaman246 nice! Ma bucur ca iti place! Probabil cu cat lucrezi mai mult cu el cu atat o sa iti placa si mai mult...sper... Sa vezi cum taie la 12-15 dps....😉
that's a NO GO on that! see...it's a package deal. If you don't want to see me....you're not going to see the knife. so i suggest you move over to some nice table top reviewers who talk about the lines and dimensions....
The Air lite is such a good work knife, I have had mine for a while but I haven’t reviewed it yet so thanks for the video you reminded me that I need to do a video on mine. Excellent review as always 🍻🍻
I think so too. I never pay much attetnion to weight so it was actually a friend of mine who told me how light it actually is. Then I weighed it.
I will, in the future, drop the edge angle down by a few degrees. just to add a bit to the performance
I have one, drop point also, and it finds its way on my edc more often that I expect. It's my lest expensive knife at the moment so it makes my happy, that feeling of perfect combination of budget, performance, durability and reliability in a comfortable lightweight package sometimes makes me reavaluate why I carry other knives in terms of function. Great take on you part about this model, I enjoyed the video very much. Thanks.
I agree with your assessment of it 100%. I would also say "mid budget model", very stable/resilient and lightweight. I recently decided to convex it. Mainly to see what AUS10A can handle and how I could improve it further. It is a cool, reliable knife. As a working knife it is really good. But for longer, repetitive tasks the grind is a bit thick. So a convex grind with a smaller edge angle would make more sense ...this is what I think now...that might change :))
I wasn't too sure about that knife but after purchasing it.... Man I'm happy I did. It's a great back up to my back up. Nice review.
Thanks! I look at it and think: I really never thought about the weight! It just feels so solid that I never even considered it. As for having it as a backup or a backup to your backup does make sense
thats beautiful knife,i love air lite
it is a really good knife. very slim and solid at the same time
Yea it is a funny thing, I have all kinds of different knives, but if I need to cut some hard to cut material in house I always use my Mora Basic 511 I bought for 5 Euros.
Oh yeah! I get it! I have a couple of Mora 510 black knives. Great value/money. Best bushcraft/work knife there is, imo.
I have thinned out grinds on a few of my folders...and now....i actually like working with them. Maybe I'll make a long boring video about that someday
@@SpartanJohns I think 440C hardness is not that bad 58-60, but its toughness and it being a stainless steel makes up for it. Abrasion resistance isn't everything in a steel.
All properties make up a steel...hardness, toughness, abrasion resistance...they can all be a benefit or a hinderance. Depending what you need. I like D2...but sharpening it(modifying the edge angle) is a pain in the butt. 440C to me...is a pretty good alarounder. Easy to sharpen and with the right edge angle it can do great things
Super informative review. What a great rundown on this knife. Thank you, good sir.
I am glad you found it useful and thank you for taking the time to comment!
Great video the chip in your blade is coming from the blade hitting the back spring. It's meant to be closed with two hands. I learned this the hard way and had to hone out two of my cold steels that I had never carried but had just tried to break in the action. Great video.
True. That can happen when you close the blade with one hand and keep the backlock depressed. It is an issue i noticed with the spyderco Siren. In the case of the airlite it might be that. Might also be weak steel since i did use it to cut thru a steel cable when renovating my apartment and i don’t think i removed the chip all the way. So i might have just created an apex out of burr in that spot. I never paid so much attention with this model since i used it for a lot of rougher tasks. Glad you liked the video and thanks for sharing your thoughts
The air lite was my 1st cold steel, and now I’m converted. Like u, the 940 og is my fav knife and having the green, the g10 and the bladeHQ exclusive. Btw, I’ve moded the 940-2 to micarta scales and shortened the blade to 3.25”. And it’s my daily carry…along with my leatherman juice s2…I digress.
Got the ultimate hunter in orange g10 and recently got the American lawman…
But if I could only have 1 from all my knives…Ultimate Hunter
oh...i know what you mean...last Friday i got my UH in! I have a few CS folders. And I like them all...but the UH is a very different beast all together. Right now I don't have the time for it. But I will make the time. I will most likely reduce the edge angle although the one it came with is not half bad. The Air Lite is a great working knife. The UH....I can't really decide just now...it looks weird but it does fascinate me quite a bit
Great knife. You can even open it one handed without the thumb studs using a downward action then move up like a locomotive wheel mechanism. 20 degrees per side on a ceramic Crock Stick. I love AUS 10. It's like an enhanced 440C but with vanadium.
Much like the Broken Skull i enjoy opening this one "gravity" style. It has a nice action. As for AUS10A....no complaints so far. I was more amazed by it when I checked my 4MaxScout and noticed that the edge is still ok. No chips or dents and it still can slice paper...not cleanly but still....
I thoroughly enjoy your work sir.
Thank you kindly! I appreciate you taking the time to comment this
I really like the broken skull I carry that and a vaquero everyday.
I do as well. The Broken Skull is really great. I have a Voyager XL Clip Point...I simply love it! Much like the 4MaxScout...a ridiculous knife that just works.
My first CS knife was the Kudo Lite and I wasn't sure what to think. Then I got the Finn Bear which I liked, followed by the Finn Wolf which I liked far more than expected. The last one I bought is the AD15 and I'm amazed. There will definitely more CS knives in my future.
Thank you for the effort and time you put in all your videos!
Thanks for the nice words!
Yeah..i also like their variety and most of all the sturdiness with which their knives are built.
The AD15 is an interesting one. I wanted to try the scorpion lock but decided to go, mainly out of curiosity and cost, with the 4 Max Scout.
I’ve been using the A.D. 15 on my remodel jobs daily. It is held up very well
I have never held an AD 15. I played with an AD10...i liked it but I found it a bit too bulky. sure...a monster...can handle just about anything! At least that was the impression it left me with
That Ganzo 720 turned out to be a good outdoor knife. I will try this one. I do like the thin design And ability to open and close with one hand. My problem with these lockboxes that some of them are stiff but this one looks OK I guess
The newer cold steel folders are really smooth. I like the Air Lite...for the size/weight/price...it is a great work/back-up knife.
I have a suggestion of two knives that you may like to review. You dont need to review these, i just thought you might be interested in these two
1st: QSP penguin. I have a green micarta linerlock version. Its d2 steel has held up very well so far. Its the same length (open & closed) as the ontario rat model 2. There is both linerlock & framelock versions.
2nd: land 910, 911, 912... i have the 911 model. Its 20 cm long open. Same open length as the benchmade 940 osborne. Yes, the 911 looks like a sebenza. But so far, its holding up nicely. Both linerlock & framelock versions exist for these models.
I love the content you create & hope you keep going strong!
I have been looking at the QSP Penguin. Not very available where I am. It is on "the list"
I have a few "Land" Sanrenmu models. I have 2 older 910+ and the newer 9010? Not sure..looks like a large sebenza. I like the steel. I like the action. I think it has way better action than the Sebenza. Or at least the one I played with(it was new)> But I am not the bigger fan of frame locks.
If I manage to squirrel away a bit of money....I have ben looking at the liner lock Penguin with brown micarta D2 blade. If I don't...i might just go for the cheaper orange micarta...not the biggest fan or orange...but for just testing it...it will be fine. I like a straight blade!
Thanks! I am really glad you like the content!
My Kubey aus 10 has held up well . Haven’t sharpened yet but I did the ad 15 amd put a mirror edge for some insane reason .mnext time I’ll go to 600 grit or maybe 800 , we shall see . Honestly I think it hardly matters in the end because they all need resharpened and I have found a ceramic rod for five swipes on each side is the best way to freaking Howland these things I could care less about a strop to be honest. Maybe my strap sucks I doubt it but that ceramic rod man it is in the truck and a lot of people use it
A ceramic rod can be way more effective than a strop. Depending on how abrasive it is and your knowledge in using it. I have been looking for a good ceramic rod for a while now...but I always get sidetracked on that subject. Lately I have seen Worksharp put out one which seems decent....
Strops are good but I would consider strops more for edc knives...you know...keeping that extra sharp edge...for a work knife, something which might bite into a steel wire or some pebbles from time to time...a ceramic rod makes more sense!
My work knife has to be under $30 easy to open and sharp made in USA would be great but not a necessity I’m a firefighter and I loose knives a lot lol I’m definitely looking into cold steel knives hopefully soon I’ll grab one
I think CS makes some really rough use folders. But if price(because you might lose it at some point) is a factor i would suggest looking at Ganzo. No amazing steel but does well and resharpens fast. I abused many and did not break ine yet. And you can find them at good prices. Made in USA used to mean something. However nowadays if you want made in USA and quality you have to look over 3-400$. Even 200+ knives from Spyderco and Benchmade have serious issues with fit and finish and sometimes come with issues in locking, messed up screws…
Never had such an issue with Civivi, Real Steel…
Great knife all around. Only problem I personally have is after a week of carry it started to get rust freckles then rust dots ? Yes I took care of that but I did like the rusting after just a week of carry.
on all my AUS10A blades I never got any rust spots. This one I gave to a friend and he left it at his "country home" where he spends his summer vacations. He should be back there this summer and I am curious to see if he will tell me about this issue.
This is one of the knives which I will definitely buy again.
Thanks for the really practical review!
I have a question since this one and the SR1 Lite are about the same price on Amazon right now... which one would you chose over the other in which circumstances? Or is the Air Lite the better one overall?
Looking for a "tool", not a flipper or a toy, nor I want it to cut paper sheets.
The AirLite is small, thin and very robust. Plus it has the AUS10A steel which, as a working steel, i have to admit, I like. The SR1 Lite is much bigger and beefier. I did not own one but a friend bought one. I would say that the SR1 Lite is more in the 4 Max Scout range than the AirLite.
Depending on what kind of things you are doing in your everyday activities...
Don't feel like the AirLite is not a good, stable pocket knife just because it is smaller. But if you really need something to chop, pry split wood...probably the SR1Lite would be the better choice
@@SpartanJohns @SpartanJohns thank you very much for your input, I really appreciate it.
Maybe an AirLite and crowbar is the way to go? 😅 LoL
I'm kidding but seriously, I'm looking for a knife to throw in the car along with the other tools. After reading your reply, maybe I'll get the SR1Lite for that along with an AirLite to carry 😅
@@SpartanJohns imho at construction work sites the SR1 Lite should last a long long time - day in, day out. The Air Lite is probably meant to work once a week. Better yet never, backs up your Mora Robust.
I have one of this knife.
440C/AUS 10A is with the highest CP among budget-level knife steels, when referring to edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. (While 3V is the best among premium/powders steels).
The only concern I have to it is its G10 handle. If it can survive after stabbing into woods, waving and pulling it out without breaking the handle? or if it can perform well on batoning without breaking the handle? If the answer is Yes, I think AIR Lite is one of the best bushcraft knives. But so far, it's a very good utility knife for EDC.
I have batoned a Recon 1. That one also has g10 scales without steel liners...but they are thicker..i wouldn't really baton with such a folder but...i don't see why it would fail...i mean sure..if you really do some hard core hits....yes...it might break...but as a work knife and even for some light abuse...i think it should hold up well
@@SpartanJohns Very useful information, thanks!
The BIGGEST problem with knives for people who need knives for work is this tiny lightweight fad. The Benchmade Bugout literally ruined the knife world because everyone wants to make toys for office workers and not real knives.
I appreciate a big heavy knife and a small lightweight knife. Depends on what you need it. If you work on a ranch...you might want a sturdy, big, heavy knife...if you work in an office or someplace else where you only need a thin blade...for cutting zipties, boxes and stuff like that....a bugout would do the job.
Me? I do not need a knife in my daily activities. But i like them all...small, big, heavy, lightweight, folding, fixed...
The Airlite....is awesome. Thin out the grind a bit, drop the edge angle down..and, in my opinion, it is a Bugout killer!
You are correct sir
I don't understand the QC with cold steel. Every other element of their knives are excellent. However I have had more than one (3 I can think of straigh away) with grinds that were asymmetrical. My O.C.D just bugs me when I have a knife like that. Wish they could pay more attention to that aspect. Sometimes the grind is asymmetrical, other times the edge is different angles. The latter can be fixed by sharpening, but if the whole grind is off, I have not been able to fix it with sharpening. I have even had an AD10 like that, which to me is on the more expensive side.
I agree with you 100%. Asymmetrical grinds bug the heck out of me. When we're talking about a less expensive knife I can sa "ok" but once it goes over the 40-50$ mark...I am a bit dissapointed. Like you, uneven edge angles i can fix. But an uneven grind...
I think it is part of their cost reduction strategy
@@SpartanJohns I actually got so worked up with the grind issue, I forgot what I actually wanted to comment..😅 What I wanted to say was that the Air Lite seemed like a very good option, because I like the American Lawman, but prefer an uncoated blade like on the air lite. Only thing that kept me from buying it so far is the cheap looking pocket clip. I much prefer the one like on the Code 4. You managed to mitigate the ugliness with the finish you put on yours. As it comes it reminds me of a poor quality teaspoon. 😜 Apart from my gripe with the clip, I can only imagine loving the air lite. Especially considering my favorite knives are the Code 4 and Endura. The airlite seems in between those 2. More grip than code 4 and more strength than endura.
dude...you can see it in a lot of my videos! I start saying something and end up somewhere else...that is because I get easily side-tracked! :))
Yeah! The pocket clip is...ugly....but it works. I plan on trying to darken it a bit more...
I never held a Code 4. But the AirLite sits very well in hand. And you are right: much more solid/strong than the Endura.
Honestly I was talking to a friend, the one whos fault it is, me buying this knife....and we both agreed that this one is sort of a "Bugout killer". with 89 grams and being so solid...if I would end up somewhere and only have this as a work knife...i would not feel ill equipped
SR1 Lite for construction job sites. Weak point is Teflon washer. Keep grit out.
Thanks for the tip
I pretty much only buy cold steel tanto pocket knives and do construction work and know I can beat the crap out of them
Cs builds knives for abuse! Tbh i would love to see them up their exotic steel and heat treatment game. But even so…as tools..models like the air lite are hard to beat. Used it when i renovated my apartment. Dry wall, steel cables…
I never had a tanto. I will for sure
@@SpartanJohns Yeah I've had voyager tanto, sr1 tanto, pro lite tanto and air lite tanto. Great beater utility knife. Use the tanto tip like a chisel sometimes. I wish they'd make tanto sized in between an air lite and sr1 which would be about perfect
I did sharpen a few tanto knives for friends but never used tanto blades myself so i do not know what the advantages are. I get the very stable tip and being able to use the point where the edges meet, and they look cool…but other than that….why do you prefer tanto blades to drop or clip points?
@@SpartanJohns Using the tip like a razor blade/utility knife on tough material and don't have to worry about it breaking, chisel out wood with the tip of it. Still can use the "belly" or flat part to strip wire or cut through hose materials, etc
A friend of mine gifted me a Subvert. With that weird bladeshape i have the feeling that i can do sort of the same things. Not a tri-ad lock so… i have been looking at the verdict tanto but i do miss my airlite. Gave that to a friend. So now i am thinking of an airlite tanto and thinking whether try something new or go with the model i know but in a tanto.
Eu am prolite, ei zic ca este otel Krupp; in general imi plac cei de la CS, chiar fac lucruri robuste....mai ales ca priza si acel triad lock....
Prolite lam luat dupa ce am discutat cu tine despre care mecanism e mai sigur....
Nu am prolite. Foarte multe modele de la ei sunt interesante. Imi plac si le prefer pe cele care au ti-ad lock. Nu prea cred eu ca este nevoie dpdv al sigurantei, de asa ceva dar imi place pt ca nu misca lama cand tai materiale mai dure cum se intampla la un backlock normal
@@SpartanJohns Exact ! De triad lock de la tine stiu, demult cand team intrebat care mecanism iti pare cel mai safe.
Imi da "peace of mind" - nam gasit un cuvant in romaneste care sa exprime mai bine. In plus, este foarte comod in mana ca priza, pt mine.
Dar materialul manerului e dintrun plastic, parca e de jucarie 😁
@@hirayaman246 asa am si eu la Finn Wolf...dar m-am obisnuit si imi place. Stiu ca e destul de solid
Normal ca prefer G10....
@@SpartanJohns Ok, Brazen is back in bussiness !
Dupa ce lam ascutit cum am dorit, taie de rupe....acum e peste FH11, am taiat un furtun de 3 cm diametru de racire la masina, armat si panzat, de parca nici nu era....push cut usor, cu 2 degete....la fel si cel de gradina, de 4 cm diametru.
Acum imi place si cum taie !
De vina a fost acel "umar" care il are la taisul final, de unde incepe in sus taisul primar....cred ca este facut pt a da robustete, dar impiedica ff mult la taiat.
Deci acum chiar taie la 18-20 de grade....
@@hirayaman246 nice! Ma bucur ca iti place! Probabil cu cat lucrezi mai mult cu el cu atat o sa iti placa si mai mult...sper...
Sa vezi cum taie la 12-15 dps....😉
Can you show us more of the knife and less of you? I can't even see what the knife looks like...
that's a NO GO on that! see...it's a package deal. If you don't want to see me....you're not going to see the knife. so i suggest you move over to some nice table top reviewers who talk about the lines and dimensions....