It's a function of the Tri-AD lock actually. It's designed to wear in and bite deeper as it gets used. Most likely it just needed the open and close actions to help it seat further in and take up any slack. That lock is basically what is keeping Cold Steel relevant. lol
@@DefMunkyYT yeah the Triad lock really wears in nicely. I like them for their hollow grinds as well. I think they found a really good price/performance ratio niche on the market. They really came a long way. A lot of ups and downs. And a lot of dead pigs that were chopped apart XD
You sold this knife for me. This Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto is the truth 3.2 ounces holds 255lbs weight hang and is tough as NAILS!!!...this is a legendary folding knife Tri-Ad Lock nobody beats it NOBODY!!!!#
Usually when the triad lock gets broken in, the lock bar starts to sit down flush with the scales (in my experience) the blade play is alarming, and I'm hearing this elsewhere...that's gonna be a deal breaker. Damn shame. I was really wanting this guy.
Eventhough the build quality is not perfect, there is no need to be concerned here, i think the bigger question is, if this knife is slicey enough for you.
Great video. The one I received had some blade play no matter how tight I tightened it, but it also had a slight weird gritty feeling when opening, couldn't tell what that was, sent it back because of the blade play mainly. Will get another one soon and see if I just got a lemon.
I wouldn´t worry about blade play in that price range too much, i know we are used to a higher standard, but it´s gonna be a user anyway. If you have that problem again, just open and close it a bunch of times, maybe give it some cleaning, it might go away with that.
@@megaronknives3032 Tried that to no avail, it just was sad since I had just got a Cold Steel Khan with the smoothest action I've ever seen on a triad lock, and ZERO blade play! I mean the thing dropped shut, a little 7 inch knife. On a 35$ knife. Soo.. I might have to learn to live with it, but it'll annoy the hell out of me until then.
@@msharmall7298 yeah i get that. There is this part inside a knife nerd, that just wants perfection. I think it really is the way they produce these. Some models cost less than others but are better built. Generally speaking a lot of budget knives are better and better made than they used to, so there are a lot of expectations in the mid range knives, although i think it´s all about performance there. Long story short we are confused of what to expect, because we think that at a higher price range you get more quality, but that´s not true for every knife.. peace man
Now I have used a knife to cut lots of stuff it probably shouldn’t. mainly I use it as a gasket scraper. An I’ve removed a few staples but don’t know why anyone would use a knife to remove nails. Coldsteel make a workmans knife. Most TH-camers are knife collectors. I buy coldsteel because they make the best knife for your dollar. Prove me wrong
Agree, this test goes back on a discussion where we argued about if Cold Steels just have a lot of up and down strength or also side to side. I would defenetly not recommend you doing this at all. I just wanted to show you that it is possible. This knife is super strong considering it´s weightclass! Please don´t be triggered. Some things you see on this channel are only for testing purposes. This is not how i use my knives in real life.
@@megaronknives3032 lol no you abusing your stuff entertains me it doesn't up set me. But im from a generation of breaking our bikes jumping an skateboards. Probably why bikes are so tuff now. Because of my generation on Bmx. I was just kinda pointing out the very obvious mainly because you picked a linerless knife to pry with. I would imagine a tanto voyager would be even stronger. I guess it's a good data point. I really didn't realize the blade was that thick i have the broken skull an it is lazer beam of a cutter. I might have to grab one of those I really love that steel on my vaquero an rahja2 its really above its pay grade. Can't wait for your next idea. Stay safe bro
@@richardhenry1969 Yeah the Voyager Tanto is even stronger. For a linerless knife and such a small pivot it´s quite impressive. Love the Brokenskull, the Air Lite with the Tanto blade is not such a great slicer. Can´t recommend it as a cutting tool. AUS-10A is awesome, it´s a really great user steel. Really enjoy that stuff. You too man!
I can tell you have blade play because the screws are backed out so much. Out of all my triad locks they shouldnt be able to flick out that easy without the screws being really loose.
I know all about Cold Steel knives, and I know the whole reason for this video, but oh my Lord, it's painful to watch a knife being abused like that and if anybody does this sort of thing to their knives for real you deserve to have it break on you and injure you.
Hey man, this was just to showcase the strength. Please do not believe that i use my knives like that all the time. I am just really interestet if a knife with that kind of weight can hold up to such abuse. You should not wish other people injuries and pain, especially if you don´t know them and the whole story behind it. Don´t be a keyboard warrior, be a gentleman and have a good one.
Great torture test. It’s nice to know it can take more then I will ever use it for. Enjoyed the video!
Now that’s impressive!
Wow! Cold steel always makes a tuff knife 👍
So the takeaway here is that the knife has apparently "healed" itself... Cold Steel for the win! I love my Air Lite btw! Great video broski
It is incredibly strong for such a lightweight knife! Not the best cutter though..
Anyway thanks for stopping by broski ;)
It's a function of the Tri-AD lock actually. It's designed to wear in and bite deeper as it gets used. Most likely it just needed the open and close actions to help it seat further in and take up any slack. That lock is basically what is keeping Cold Steel relevant. lol
@@DefMunkyYT yeah the Triad lock really wears in nicely. I like them for their hollow grinds as well. I think they found a really good price/performance ratio niche on the market. They really came a long way. A lot of ups and downs. And a lot of dead pigs that were chopped apart XD
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That knife is tough. It's not supposed to be used like that but it withstood great abuse. Great job, Cold Steel. 😎👍
I use mine for slicing cheese... while it's still in the cow.
Gosh, that was so less creepy in my head.
That was really creepy you right haha
That was sick, bro, that was sick. 😔😂🤪🥳🤗
Really glad I just ordered this knife!
hope you enjoy it!
Good lord! Strong knife.
Thank you for the presentation.
Amazing. I always wondered about kickback side to side durability.
You sold this knife for me. This Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto is the truth 3.2 ounces holds 255lbs weight hang and is tough as NAILS!!!...this is a legendary folding knife Tri-Ad Lock nobody beats it NOBODY!!!!#
Usually when the triad lock gets broken in, the lock bar starts to sit down flush with the scales (in my experience) the blade play is alarming, and I'm hearing this elsewhere...that's gonna be a deal breaker. Damn shame. I was really wanting this guy.
Eventhough the build quality is not perfect, there is no need to be concerned here, i think the bigger question is, if this knife is slicey enough for you.
@@megaronknives3032 I was kind of concerned about the slicing ability but after your testing, I'm liking the prying ability hahaha!! Thanks.
So glad i have this to watch ...i would cry if any of mine knifes was treated like this
AWESOME!!! LIKE!!!
thanks for supporting my stupid knife use habits...
Peace.
Great video. The one I received had some blade play no matter how tight I tightened it, but it also had a slight weird gritty feeling when opening, couldn't tell what that was, sent it back because of the blade play mainly. Will get another one soon and see if I just got a lemon.
I wouldn´t worry about blade play in that price range too much, i know we are used to a higher standard, but it´s gonna be a user anyway. If you have that problem again, just open and close it a bunch of times, maybe give it some cleaning, it might go away with that.
@@megaronknives3032 Tried that to no avail, it just was sad since I had just got a Cold Steel Khan with the smoothest action I've ever seen on a triad lock, and ZERO blade play! I mean the thing dropped shut, a little 7 inch knife. On a 35$ knife. Soo.. I might have to learn to live with it, but it'll annoy the hell out of me until then.
@@msharmall7298 yeah i get that. There is this part inside a knife nerd, that just wants perfection. I think it really is the way they produce these. Some models cost less than others but are better built. Generally speaking a lot of budget knives are better and better made than they used to, so there are a lot of expectations in the mid range knives, although i think it´s all about performance there. Long story short we are confused of what to expect, because we think that at a higher price range you get more quality, but that´s not true for every knife..
peace man
Buy the SR1 LITE if u gonna do all that player.
@@scorpio1154 Mk. Just wanted to show what the knife is capable of... It´s unresonable use, we know that.
Yep got my lx Voyager serated love it
Good job:-) FM
no liner yet still so strong!?
cool, thx! but next time use a better safety glows bro!
Maybe
Now I have used a knife to cut lots of stuff it probably shouldn’t. mainly I use it as a gasket scraper. An I’ve removed a few staples but don’t know why anyone would use a knife to remove nails.
Coldsteel make a workmans knife. Most TH-camers are knife collectors. I buy coldsteel because they make the best knife for your dollar. Prove me wrong
Agree, this test goes back on a discussion where we argued about if Cold Steels just have a lot of up and down strength or also side to side. I would defenetly not recommend you doing this at all. I just wanted to show you that it is possible. This knife is super strong considering it´s weightclass!
Please don´t be triggered. Some things you see on this channel are only for testing purposes. This is not how i use my knives in real life.
@@megaronknives3032 lol no you abusing your stuff entertains me it doesn't up set me. But im from a generation of breaking our bikes jumping an skateboards. Probably why bikes are so tuff now. Because of my generation on Bmx. I was just kinda pointing out the very obvious mainly because you picked a linerless knife to pry with. I would imagine a tanto voyager would be even stronger.
I guess it's a good data point. I really didn't realize the blade was that thick i have the broken skull an it is lazer beam of a cutter.
I might have to grab one of those I really love that steel on my vaquero an rahja2 its really above its pay grade. Can't wait for your next idea. Stay safe bro
@@richardhenry1969 Yeah the Voyager Tanto is even stronger. For a linerless knife and such a small pivot it´s quite impressive. Love the Brokenskull, the Air Lite with the Tanto blade is not such a great slicer. Can´t recommend it as a cutting tool.
AUS-10A is awesome, it´s a really great user steel. Really enjoy that stuff.
You too man!
I can tell you have blade play because the screws are backed out so much. Out of all my triad locks they shouldnt be able to flick out that easy without the screws being really loose.
Yes let's pry with it.. You should try to cut paper with a crow bar..... makes the same amount of sense to me🙄🙄
self healing?
Use a crowbar . Thats a knife.
Who would use there knife, like the prier in the back of a hammer ? 🔨 WOW !!!!! 🤭🤓👀😅
Are you German?
Austrian :)
I know all about Cold Steel knives, and I know the whole reason for this video, but oh my Lord, it's painful to watch a knife being abused like that and if anybody does this sort of thing to their knives for real you deserve to have it break on you and injure you.
Hey man, this was just to showcase the strength. Please do not believe that i use my knives like that all the time. I am just really interestet if a knife with that kind of weight can hold up to such abuse.
You should not wish other people injuries and pain, especially if you don´t know them and the whole story behind it. Don´t be a keyboard warrior, be a gentleman and have a good one.