Cold Steel Ti-Lite S35VN Folding Knife - Overview and Review

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[@metal_complex]

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[@WilliamKnifeMan3202]

I’ve had a ti lite in aus8 for over 10 years and it’s been an awesome tool. I’ve cut everything from envelopes to packaging and food. It’s definitely a solid carry option. Great video 👌👌

[@angryagain68]

I've carried my Ti-Lite in AUS 8A for close to 15 years now. Good sturdy knife. Lock will fail if you smack it against a hard object. And, the two "guard wings" are sharp as hell and will tear up your pants pockets, and your hand from time to time. I do not recall the knife ever opening up because "I caught it on my pocket accidentally". It will do anything that needs doing in an EDC usage for me. Unless your EDC involves slicing tomatoes? I've never thought, "damnit" why did I carry this one today. Honestly, my Spyderco Delica from around the same time has spent 99% of its life in a desk drawer. This one is easy to sharpen and keeps an edge well enough. Big enough, and sturdy enough. Not perfect, but nothing is.

[@rkeithpyle8988]

It is made to automatically open upon removal from pocket. Lightning fast...... They don't really advertise this feature.

[@angryagain68]

@@rkeithpyle8988 Fully aware. And yes, they did advertise this feature. Not really a useful feature in my opinion. I can open it nearly as fast with the thumb stud. "If" I needed a knife to be open faster than that, I would simply carry a fixed blade instead. These things are sharp as hell and are more of a hinderance than a "feature". Being hard as hell on both your pants pockets and your hands as well.

[@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL]

​@@angryagain68 I suppose you could just sand down the wings and make them really smooth too. I just ordered both 4" and 6" Australia 8. Debating on this s35vn in 4" now too. 😅

[@angryagain68]

@@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL Yes. If you have tools, time and a little bit of talent you could "de-horn" this pretty nicely. Great sturdy knife. Never was able to get it "super sharp". Just sorta "sharp enough". The s35vn might be a bit harder to sharpen, but will probably take a finer edge and hold it longer than my AUS 8A. Either way, enjoy!

[@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL]

@@angryagain68 thanks! I hear s35vn is the more superior steel. I don't really have a "HIGH END" steel knife besides some nice 1095s. I got Aus 8, Aus 10, D2 (so they say), and the some of the usual 8crMov. Looking into some VG10 and S35VN next to add to the collection. On midway they got the SOG Pillar for $99!! Picked that up after seeing a comment! Check it out! 💪🥳

[@bnizzio]

I own the aluminum S35VN version of this knife. I bought it for one purpose. To keep myself safe while out and about alone at night. It's clearly a tactical fighter thoroughbred. I love it. So far it's stayed in my pocket, thank God! But it's faster at the draw than any auto and it's better built. And the sharpness... Holy FUCK! A surgeon could use it for an operation. If you want self defense with less than a gun, buy it. It will most likely get you home alive. BTW, train with it. Knowing how to use a blade will only further ensure you're getting home in one piece.

[@eliaskemper56]

Aluminum and S35VN are two different things

[@danbrookes3942]

He means aluminum scaled, s35vn blade version.

[@Prizrak-hv6qk]

It's just too bad that it's not set up for lefty carry. Some of us like to carry knives like this as weak (left) hand backup defensive tools. It's weird, because Cold Steel is normally very good with making sure their tools are ambidextrous.

[@eliduncan4630]

I have a 20 year old aus8 with zytel handles it's been through more hard work than most knives and despite w burnt handle a heavily worn blade and no thumb stud she'll probably do another decade of heavy work ( including cutting roofing shingles and bags of sand gravel and concrete) if you wanted it to

[@mcsquirgle]

i think the ti lite has its charm. it takes a unique liner lock to hold my attention lately

[@matthubert5798]

Yes!!!!! Metal Complex has been re-monetized!! Shouldn’t have happened in the first place. Keep up the great work MC!!

[@brandon87ize]

That def has its place in carry. I think it’s defense and tactical purposes are great. It can prob cut tape and open boxes to if needed. Iv definitely been thinking about getting a long slender blade for self defense purposes

[@leotam3372]

phil boguszewski designed timeless designs - wish I got an AUS8/Ti - Made in Japan one back before their prices shot up

[@chriswolf7169]

This indeed is a tool with some character for sure. I see how it works well for your boot. I would get one just to have one but wouldn't use it due to I can't get the slimmidi and the preatorian out of my pocket😆😆tnxs for showim brother and congrats on getting your swords back🥳🎊🎉everyone raise your swords for MC for getting the emojis back wootwoot

[@garrity5]

The ti-lite was one of my first serious folders, like 15 years ago? Had two, the last one developed up and down play and their customer service never answered my e-mails. Never bought another but I love the design.

[@DarkPhoenixTSi]

I love mine. I don't EDC it for many of the reasons you stated, but it is a good knife. I went so far as to remove the thumb stud altogether. No real benefit, but, I like it.

[@mdubb4855]

Stilettos and poignards were designed to get past chain mail during the middles ages. Except for that advantage, they are less effective for self defense than the common clip point. However they are very narrow blades hence pretty light for their blade length. That’s a big advantage in modern edc. This will definitely slice a submarine sandwich and share a BBQ chicken. However I have never done so in public since onlookers really freak out. It’s also poor for rescue work - seatbelt, clothing - since it’s hard to not accidental angle it a little wrong and poke the person you are trying to help. In other words the 4” Voyager is better. Than being said, it’s really a form of fan service for those who can remember the social panic movie “Blackboard Jungle”. And for that nostalgic impulse I put down my $44 and bought one.

[@kyleflamand277]

With my ti-lite after years of using still awesome. Able just to flick it to open. No studs no fingers just a flick. I use mine as a tool as well. It works very hard. I abuse it.

[@benhudson201]

looking into purchasing one of these would you recommend the 6 inch or 4

[@kyleflamand277]

@@benhudson201 I have the 4 inch I found the bigger one way too big the smaller one fits in your pocket perfect.

[@EverDayBest]

@@benhudson201 get the 6 it's easy to pocket

[@aleks8790]

I never see anyone mention this about the little pocket grab part, but cold steel is based in Texas and that little part is shaped like Texas. Maybe it's just me, but I love little details like that.

[@disturbedlife5691]

Carried one for 3 years...awesome knife. Also, congrats on Remonization. The knife groups on fb are estatic.

[@RookCAF]

I have this in the IV in CTS XHP. I love the knife but will say your points are valid. It's not a great EDC Tool, But it's a fun blade

[@countryboycitylife3482]

This knife is a tank great self defense knife but also great work knife this thing should be on alot more list it is so underrated. You also don't need to change how you carry this knife you actually need to think about catching your Pocket for it to open

[@EvilNick81]

The worst feeling I have ever experienced in my life while using a knife was the texture of those "wings" against my thumb while using that knife🤣🤣😅

[@2ndGenSpeed3]

You can front flip them when they break in nice and the get pretty fidgety actually

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Use these for edc a lot. Do a great job.

[@yuritesticoff1141]

CS TiLite was the first "real" knife I bought after a lifetime of box store junk.I had two 4" TiLite's; the budget version in satin Aus8 & plastic, & $140(2012) Aluminum, 4" bead blastCTS-XHP I think. That one was solid knife but unbearable for front pocket carry in tight cowboy jeans. Rode beside my wallet in the back pocket chewing into my wallet. Luckily I'm weird and had a thick HD wallet w/1" link SS chain.

[@terrencepayne1371]

Man you got me with the cold fingers and bag of lays 🤣🤣🤣

[@phillipnunya6793]

I hope they keep iterating on this design. There are some easy improvements to make that should make it significantly more comfortable to carry. I think they should use G10 instead of aluminum scales, and I think they should also slim down the profile a bit. I think they should also lose the full steel liners and go with minimal support liners just around the pivot. Those three things would go a long way with this knife. I also think an automatic version without the flipper tab bits would be pretty nice.

[@WTF-Cubing]

There is a G10 version now, just ordered one.

[@knifeguy9134]

How is the heat treat on the s35vn from cold steel? Is it worth the extra money?? 🤘🏻

[@aarondavis5535]

I like my 6 inch trilite works great as a camp knife saved me from bing attacked twice by pitbulls ( I thank it was just the look of the blade they backed off )

[@raphlvlogs271]

the blade type is quite similar to the Scottish dirk as well

[@CoyoteEDC]

What an excellent tool.

[@LudoCustodis]

Does it just have nylon washers or both? Great Vid Subbed

[@jeremyc3977]

So glad to have an ad on this video

[@metal_complex]

🤣

[@watsonlitchfield2306]

I was wondering if you have checked out the Cold Steel Immortal. It's the only knife I own with CTS-XHP.

[@jorgefernandez6407]

It's a cool knife. I EDC the 6 inch for Pete's sake so this 4 inch (which I just got) will be no prob.! Great review as usual M.C.!!!

[@JOE_W]

Bro I have seen you in almost every knife review section😀

[@jorgefernandez6407]

@@JOE_W my hobby lol...

[@JOE_W]

@@jorgefernandez6407 😁

[@danbrookes3942]

Great minds think alike haha. I watch all the same videos. Love cold steel.

[@matthewadler1329]

what are the advantages of PB (or similar metallic) washers over a fully synthetic material like teflon or nylon?

[@mdubb4855]

More expensive, classic? I like plastic, no rust or corrosion.

[@georgelewis9127]

It makes a great letter opener.

[@MrCicatrix13]

that's all I've got! Congratulations!

[@saifabusaif7951]

How can I copy them

[@metal_complex]

Member badges. He pays for them

[@wupwop]

Heck yeah

[@scottyh.6992]

I wish they made the wings less aggressive and a little bigger, so you can us it as a standard flipper. A cool knife for the money, but I just never really carried it much.

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

Nothing a Dremmel doesn't fix.

[@roel.vinckens]

MC not being payed by KZbin anymore, starts dropping Lays potato chips in his vids... A man with a plan! Edit: Just read you're back on ytb's good side. Good for you!

[@Zaque-TV]

KZbin is like an unstable girlfriend

[@knate44]

It is a ridiculous knife, but I still want one lol. It is going to sit on a shelf until my buddies want to do cutting practice after we are done hitting each other with sticks. I don't think it is meant to be a daily driver.

[@EverDayBest]

What is the coating on the blade? Is it just the bead blasted finish and the fact the steel is quite grey or is there some form of coating

[@jakefarronmerlin7963]

They have a model with coating and another without

[@EverDayBest]

@@jakefarronmerlin7963 no even the plain s35vn one has a DLC type coating

[@isabellam1936]

I wish they would have made the flipper longer so you famous deploy it with more confidence that way. When people out thumb studs on self defense knives like this it impedes the penetration of the knife for self defense.

[@SASHAB0Y]

i have gerber zeltch and it is pretty simular most ppl wouldgoafther 20 flips like "not anymore" but i play with it a lot so my finger tips are pretty hardenned and now days can play with it a lot mostly 1-3h until i am like nope xD so maby same with ti-lite idk yet i amgonna buy ti-lite soon hopefully xD edit: this is just my personal opinion.

[@lou704]

It's my bad azz letter opener.

[@quantum-t]

Inches? Oz? Why?

[@infowars1089]

can't beat the bang for your buck from cold steel

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

@thedog556 Just keep supporting China.🥴

[@RawdTheFormerVirgin]

I have this in CTS-XHP with G10. Love it

[@johngarza2036]

To me this is a self defence weapon

[@chudyolo1205]

My best of the best folding knife. Not 4 edc..only for street fight

[@Daniel-ig6ne]

Damn when he compared it with others I was surprised by how small it was

[@kellykeegan2608]

There is a 6inch version too

[@sandyyazier28]

My everyday dose

[@Will-W]

That is one GIRTHY letter opener. :D

[@Will-W]

raises hand, hi my name is will, and i'm a couch flipper...

[@voodoo7008]

I like bigger knives, but that 6” model is……big.

[@Raymasseyus]

It looks like you're holding a cartoon knife but that 6in blade is wicked.

[@SMS2884]

The flipper tabs are not finger guards. 🤣

[@gort3969]

What happens when the nylon washers wear out?

[@metal_complex]

Usually you can get new ones from the manufacturer.

[@gort3969]

@@metal_complex a follow up question if I may. Under what circumstances do the washers wear out? Just opening and closing shouldn't really exert any force on them. Maybe impacts or some really tough cutting might wear them down over time but this knife is made for stabbing so theoretically they should last a lifetime of just playing around with opening and closing and maybe the occasional stabbing 😁What do you reckon?

[@metal_complex]

@@gort3969 usually debris like sand getting invetween the washer and blade/frame can do it. Pretty rare

[@mannyz5307]

Just got a notice. Congrats on getting your monetization back. This knife is just not my style.

[@trentcostello4358]

You are the tool 😊😮😂

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

what about a medford micro praetorian T. for edc. much better.

[@hyssean12]

What about a small sebenza for edc. Much better.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

@@hyssean12 i ordered mine with a 3v drop point. much better.

[@mr.obvious1051]

Thing is I would not treat this knife like a heavy hog cutter. It's perfect for light use and possible self defense. Not a choice murder weapon for the price.

[@inspireonex]

I boot carried the cheap version of this for a year.

[@stick9078]

Dilly dilly! 🤣🤣⚔️⚔️

[@theblishknovk]

"Illegal"

[@alfulton5946]

I prefer stainless steel handles.

[@hyssean12]

Stainless handles are heavy and shit. Only crappy knives have stainless handles. Why use stainless on a non functional part of the knife ? This knife has steel where it matters and that is in the liners/locking mechanism.

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

hunger is painful LOL

[@hyssean12]

"aircraft aluminum" lol.

[@metal_complex]

6061 T6 aluminum is aircraft aluminum. That's one of its many applications

[@hyssean12]

@@metal_complex That's some marketing bs lol.

[@dank9288639]

@@hyssean12 no it's not lmao 🤦‍♂️

[@Timmsie95]

SMASH THAT 🌈 J O I N 🌈 BUTTON

[@HogiCakes]

Spend the extra cash and get the benchmade fact👍

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

Extra money for worse steel? I’m not sure about that one

[@Leftyotism]

If I was about to stab people through protective gear, I would totally carry a knife like this one. But I prefer cutting materials with my knife, so the shape is kinda ass to me. It's a nice toy to play with at home though. I guess it is balanced like a combat knife, like my Coldsteel Tanto Spike is. It's fun wo whirl it around and stuff, but it really is poopy for gutting and great for violently stabbing.