COLD STEEL TI-LITE 6 inch - KNIFE DESTRUCTION TEST - UNTIL IT BREAKS - AUS8 STEEL - TIP TEST EXTREME

[@wamps3370]

I own 3 of these. Absolutely impressed with how well it stood up to the destruction!!! Considering this knife is not intended to be used like this in the first place, I'm very pleased.

[@joex]

#metoo

[@Ve-suvius]

@@joex 😂 Everyone has a metoo these days. Why not. That's freedom ain't it. 😝

[@gort3969]

What's a metoo?

[@mdubb4855]

@@gort3969 it started out as a hashtag for situational rape by duress, for example Harvey Weinstein.

[@joex]

@@gort3969 metoo, i got sexuall abused community

[@jorgefernandez6407]

"WAY TOUGHER" than I thought!!! I'm very impressed! Great test Joe!!!

[@joex]

thanks, it is really strong!

[@richardabella2442]

I own a 6” in AUS8A steel and i sharpen the edge into shaving sharp and now it’s a perfect self defense knife, my everyday bodyguard. Thanks joe for the reviews good job and keep it up.

[@joex]

thanks, for defense, super knife!

[@themarksmann]

With all the supersteels on the market, we often don't give enough credit to steels like AUS-8 or 8Cr14MoV that - as demonstrated - can still really take more than the average person would ever want to subject them to. Good to see all the stabby-stabby power of that blade.

[@joex]

yeah, i like stabbing sooo much!!!

[@sinepari9160]

Yeah I always laugh at the steel snobs. It's all in the heat treat!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

@@joex hahaha

[@flofriedrich1766]

Mostly these so called supersteels are less flexible and tough. The edge retention is better. If you ask yourself honestly: for WHAT purpose I wan‘t that Kind of knife?? Will the lower steel be suitable for my purpose or do I need a higher quality steel? In that case most „lower“ grade steels will do the job.

[@Frankgonzalez-hj7bm]

This is so damn impressive for a linerlock knife

[@joex]

indeed, surprised me!

[@rnkmode1876]

It's like a Roided up liner though lol

[@sinepari9160]

@@rnkmode1876 lol true!

[@Kinetic.44]

It's a liner lock that puts a dent in your thumb every time you unlock it lol

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Oh yeaaaaah!!!. Here we go! Got popcorn! Aaaaaaaand… Gooo!!!!!!!!!

[@joex]

cool! i like Pringles more!

[@shelnorm12]

Angrybird!!! He's great!

[@1970vehuel]

Another pleasant surprise, I didn't expect it to last that long, only Cold Steel could make such a strong liner lock

[@joex]

indeed!!

[@ZoneCrasher]

Most Cold Steel knives are well made adequately tested. I am surprised the Ti-lite took the abuse it's not designed for so well. I love my 4MAX which is one hell of a tank unmatched by anything else.

[@joex]

yes, for sure!

[@powerplay4real174]

Phenomenal Dagger Style Knife and a very Tough Tip I own a couple of those and you made my confidence go up higher the it was after the car roof stab test and the spine and edge wack test was proof of it strength also , the tee stump bent and broke the blade but the screw and handle stayed together and that great. The old Cold Steel Proof test was not this good. This is what any true knife owner want to see their hard earn money for through in a test for destruction. I enjoy watching these test especially when it's a Cold Steel Folding Pocket Knife. Thanks JOE X you the best ⚔️🎱⚔️

[@joex]

you are welcme, thanks for your comment, Cold Steel 4 live!!!

[@vitocarbonara7770]

Cold steel produced a great knife

[@DaBaldMan]

Cold steel's knives are just the best Imo, cant wait to get one of these !

[@joex]

this one is good!

[@8Bit_Beard]

The 4" was the best I've ever carried. They just released a new one as well.

[@mdubb4855]

Why does Knife Center still criticize Cold Steel because when unlocked the blades generally don’t fall freely back into their handle? KnifeCenter has their priorities mixed up. “Fidget friendly “? What a dead end criterion. This opens when it should, doesn’t lock fail. Closes easily and safely. It doesn’t floppety flop, that’s all.

[@joex]

i dont know!

[@HansBelphegor]

Definitely buying 10 more, got mine finally and i LOVE IT. Had to see if someone tested one. Good job

[@joex]

thanks cool stabber!

[@MrMann703]

Ive owned the ti-lite 6" & 4" for about 10 years with the 4" being in my pocket for most of those years, i disassembled the 4" the other day and gave it a deep clean, its been one of my favourites ever. Thanks Joe, i know the video is 2 years old but your content is appropriated, i was going to give the ti-lite 6 to my son so i think ill send him this video to watch on the knife

[@joex]

ok cool, awesome!

[@opdarager4997]

I think I'm going to get the ti lite now 6 I've haven't liked liner locks since I had my gas station switchblade closed on my fingers stabbing cardboard but this video has changed my mind about liner locks

[@joex]

this one is awesome!!! also some of my "haters" like this video!!! (i read it on bladeforums)

[@ekkanofiqandriyana7325]

Wow I always underestimated the tilite series especially the locking mechanism, even though i was really wanted it. But now this video is convinced me to get the cheapest tilite the 4" aus8 that I've always wanted. Thank you sir for this very helpful tests.

[@joex]

u are welcome!

[@galancerbacksu5732]

Was not surprised, but still inpressed. Aus-8 and its variants like 8Cr13MoV are reliable and budget options for daily use or light camp work, if porperly heat treated.

[@joex]

indeed, cheers!

[@thegreyghost2789]

Considering its such a narrow blade, it stood up pretty good. My Benchmade Fact with S30V wouldn't have lasted half as long I would bet.

[@joex]

it did good!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

i just got mine its awesome

[@joex]

cool!!!!

[@golickaflagpole3557]

One tough knife, now i want one! 😆

[@joex]

you need one!!!!

[@TheRealB1gA]

Really a surprising job given that it was a liner lock 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love these videos man I could watch em all day

[@joex]

awesome, glad u like this shit!!!!!

[@TheRealB1gA]

@@joex 🔥🔥🔥🫡

[@margaretmacmurray658]

Another one bites the dust , not bad for a stiletto knife, I think all knife company's should give you the blades to test , I stead of there own fake on line testing, you do a much better job more entertaining 😀, the best 👌, well done Joe.

[@joex]

thanks margaret, i totally agree!!

[@TheBudgetguy_K.T]

Very impressive for linerlock cold steel is very impressive!

[@joex]

yes awesome knife!

[@Ve-suvius]

Amazing. The tip kept on penetrating the car hood even after the first tip breakage. Then after the second breakage it still stabbed the wood fine. The screw can be adjusted, so sideplay can be reversed. The lock didn't collapse, which is a major plus in a stabber. Where did the tip had its first break? When stabbing the roof straight in, or when the tip was in the roof and you started doing the side bending of the knife.

[@joex]

i am not sure where it broke first!

[@Ve-suvius]

@@joex Ok, because I didn't hear the crack either where it happened. Well, it broke. That's it then.

[@joex]

@@Ve-suvius yes!

[@joex]

i think it was during stabbing!

[@Ve-suvius]

@@joex Yeah my guess also. Because if it happend during bending we would here it. The stabbing sound overruled the crack sound I guess.

[@Sombody123]

Ayy, it's my EDC! It took the beating quite well, certainly outlasts a potential opponent's body.

[@joex]

probably!

[@mathewrculbertson]

This is the most impressive liner lock I have ever used.

[@joex]

it is is super strong, thanks 4 stoppin by!!!!

[@antoniosk.2441]

This knife look badass .. Scary badass..

[@joex]

it is!

[@dimethylmercury2966]

Keep up the good work💪

[@shadown5757]

Well the knife hold pretty well taking into consideration it being a folding knife, I have seen fixed blade knives that won’t stood up to such an abuse against a car top and after being struck against a car 🤷. Good destruction test 😎👍

[@joex]

thanks, it did pretty awesome!

[@giambattistamaineri7472]

Great knife and 4" too. Cold Steel is very good

[@joex]

that one is awesome!

[@evenhand7743]

Not bad for a fighting knife cold steel has a good aus8.

[@joex]

strong and cheap!

[@madmax36640]

The abuse that the knife was put through and how long it held up until the blade broke is amazing. Proof coldsteel make some pretty tough knives. I own a couple of them including the ti-lite with the aluminum handle and absolutely love them.

[@joex]

i like this one!

[@bigez833]

I have that one, Thanks for showing us real abuse! You rock!!

[@joex]

u are welcome!

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Being a 'T heavy' myself, I didn't look at this 'T lite' at first. But I am impressed by this knife. Think i'll put it on my list. Great one again 👍👉JoeX👈👊

[@joex]

thanks!

[@jaredhelms1626]

Love mine. Favorite knife

[@joex]

cool!

[@kylec166]

I used to own 4 of theses now have to left they are tough for a liner lock

[@joex]

yes they are!!!

[@SaltMakerE]

I'm convinced if you would have tightened the pivot screw up most of that play in that blade would have gone away. Regardless Super impressive. They make an Aluminum version ti-lite that is much stronger built, it would stand up even better.

[@joex]

maybe, i had no screw driver!

[@jaredhelms1626]

I carry the aluminum 6inch in s35vn. My absolute favorite knife. Best I've ever owned

[@VicariousReality7]

Good folder, i can recommend it

[@joex]

cool!

[@DBlake710]

Great video as always Joe keep them coming

[@joex]

i will!

[@Kris_Stiletto]

The Ti-Lite VI has always been one of my personal all-time favorite Self-Defense Folders. It's the only Liner-Lock Folder that I really like. The Phil Boguszewski/Cold Steel Ti-Lite absolutely "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@joex]

cool"

[@cassanoa]

such a great knife - gonna buy another

[@joex]

oh yeah!!! thats a good one too!!! i saw the link u put on the Gideonstactical vid from the storm vector!!! cool!!!

[@jroc3060]

I baby mine. I like the look of it

[@joex]

awesome!

[@cloudnine8842]

Out of ALL these knives you test which one would u personally recommend for "self defense" EDC...? I own a fiew of these CS knives I've just never put any to testing..

[@joex]

i will do a video about that soon!

[@cloudnine8842]

@@joex sweet

[@cloudnine8842]

I thought I was already but I just subscribed also..👍🏻

[@joex]

@@cloudnine8842 thanks!

[@Mistr-Lahey]

@@cloudnine8842 a good self defense blade should have a few qualities about them. Fixed blade (obviously for a harder to brake knife) you can get small fixed blades what are easy to conceal, crkt minimalist is one example. Other features a good offensive/defensive knife should have apart from a fixed blade is a double edge blade ( may be illegal in or your country) basically double edge blades are more gonna do more damage to flesh,veins and internal body parts because of its double edge profile and lastly but not least a good defensive/offensive knife should definitely have a finger gaurd on the handle to stop your hand running down the Sharpe edge of the blade from the force generated when you go to stab something. Hope this helps

[@6whispers]

Ordering one right now, seems like an amazing self defense knife :)

[@joex]

it is for sure!

[@rihsatqvert4561]

I bought it 2 months ago. It is really Knife!

[@joex]

cool, u won't regret it!!!!!

[@Исмаил-и2х]

Вот это настоящий хард-тест, а консервные банки.

[@Фламинго-ж6я]

Хороший тест👍

[@joex]

thanks a lot!

[@AN-os5qd]

Can you try this test but with the S35VN version? It held up shockingly well

[@joex]

not yet!

[@Vegasnativesinner85]

I ordered the aluminum s35vn 6inch. Would the s35vn last much longer then this one did?

[@joex]

awesome!

[@tunturikuningas5393]

Damn that's fucking impressive!

[@joex]

yeah, fucked up!

[@dingyudingy6848]

aus8 is tougher than s35vn

[@joex]

yes!

[@grovesy333]

Ok I need a cold steel folder now 😂 what a beast !

[@joex]

u need for sure!

[@__tacocat__]

You need at least 5 of them. Trust me, you will get addicted to pocket swords

[@__tacocat__]

My wife just doesn't understand lol

[@bongdudugenio9947]

I have Lynn Thompson's version I like the design of the blade than this! I'm Interested in your boots what is that?

[@joex]

HANWAG

[@bongdudugenio9947]

Wow, it's solid boots/hiking makes me interested in owning!

[@marcelhoffmann6843]

ein TriAd Verschluss passt nicht in den schlanken Griff, den Vergleich zum Counterpoint ziehst du ganz zurecht der Federverschluss am TiLite macht einen sehr guten Eindruck, er ist stabil und auch sehr gut zu handhaben, er ist sehr ergonomisch und nicht so piepselig wie andere Federverschlüsse wo man die richtige Stelle erstmal suchen muss, er schnalzt beim öffnen auch schön ein und beim schließen aus ein einfaches aber tolles Messer, es ist auch sehr schön dass es das Modell mit unterschiedlichen Griffen und Stählen gibt, die Aluminium Griffe - geätzt und poliert, so wie es Stiletto vorgemacht hat - sind mein Favorit, ich freue mich dass es deinen Test so gut gemeistert hat es wäre interessant zu wissen ob tatsächlich nur die Verschlussschraube gelockert war oder der Mechanismus oder der Rahmen verbogen das wäre übrigens auch cool zu sehen, wie ein TriAd Verschluss aussieht wenn er bei dir aufgegeben hat, schönen Gruß Marcel:)

[@joex]

ok danke für das feedback, ich glaube der Verschluss war verbogen, ist nicht mehr zu gegangen!

[@samuelg3586]

Best knife.

[@joex]

cool!

[@alexandrealfier9165]

Très bonne vidéo

[@nightraid7]

I was saving money for this one,now I'm not so sure😒Excellent job Joe,like always 👊🏻

[@joex]

thanks!

[@tunturikuningas5393]

what are you talking about Night Raid? that knife held really well against that kind of abuse!!! I'm going to get one for myself absolutely

[@CITY34DR]

Yes. But this crash test in maximum damage

[@hazsneax]

This video would have sold me on the knife if i hadnt already purchased it.. IDK why this throws you off of it, this is an insane amount of damage for any knife to withstand and its edge came out better than some $600 knives ive seen stress tested - less vigerously.

[@sleepsire9321]

Hate to be that super late guy but this knife is so good I already want to upgrade to the aluminium grip

[@PivotCyroy]

Seeing you so aggresively stab a liner-lock knife into a car roof had me nervous for your fingers throughout the entire video! Good to see the knife's of good quality though.

[@joex]

it is a cool knife, despite the liner lock!!!

[@Dorin2990]

I would like to know your opinion on the next issue to which I do not have a clear answer, which is important to many. It is clear that the longer a knife is, the more effective it is in self-defense. The length of the blade on the Ti-Lite is 15.3 cm, but the length from the tip of the blade to the opening element is 13.9 cm. The question is: when you perform self-defense, does the blade enter the attacker's body to the opening element or to the handle?

[@joex]

sorry, i can not answer this!!

[@Dorin2990]

@ [-redacted-] Thanks for your feedback.

[@therealreasons9141]

Stabbing in self defense isn't looked upon kindly. Slashes are much better in these situations and the ti lite will definitely perform there too

[@joex]

@@therealreasons9141 ok!

[@opdarager4997]

@@therealreasons9141 I can tell you being cut with a sharp knife doesn't actually hurt you don't even feel it till you see the blood you would you need to stab someone or slash sensory areas like the face and the hands ,wrist , forearm ,inner thighs, throat

[@HansBelphegor]

0:30 thats a subscription from me

[@joex]

cool, welcome to insanity!

[@HansBelphegor]

@@joex hopefully you have a g81 video, love to see how stong the glock blade would do this test!

[@joex]

@@HansBelphegor just 78 glock!

[@HansBelphegor]

@@joex ill have to check it out!

[@sabasaba1818]

Cold Steel Ti Lite XL or Hold Out XL for self defence and why ?

[@joex]

both!

[@jimmyj4811]

Remind me never to park my vehicle in your yard!

[@joex]

don't worry, i only destroy german cars!

[@tanglecash127]

My favorite knife. I plan on getting it in s35vn.

[@joex]

i would go with AUS8 !!

[@miguelmyertinez]

I have the black dlc s35vn model and just got the aluminum model (heavier) both 6". S35vn better steel, wonder how they compare. Surprising strength for this lock type. Thank you. Greater appreciation for my Cold Steel blades!

[@MrJbangoy]

"better" is subjective, S35VN is better at wear resistance, but AUS-8 has better toughness, making it better for destruction type tests lime these. Refer to the amount of S35VN blades he has already broken relatively easily.

[@miguelmyertinez]

@@MrJbangoy The edge retention not as good but didnt know Aus8 is tougher. Aus10a voyagers shown to be strong. Tanto especially. I just found out about Joe X. Hope to see new Cold Steel 2022 knives tested. Mayhem XL looks crazy!

[@MrJbangoy]

@@miguelmyertinez the shape and thickness of the blade really matters most in these tests, but yeah generally better edge retention means higher hardness and lower toughness.

[@joex]

Cold Steel Knives 2022 are hard to get here, up to this date, not available!

[@BigBrain-ks8js]

Does any tactical knife would break when it comes to log test? Because tactical knives are usually very thin

[@joex]

most break!

[@BigBrain-ks8js]

@@joex can you give me a recommendation of what tactical knife I should buy? I’m looking for 6 inch blade

[@joex]

check my "Top" playlist@@BigBrain-ks8js

[@BigBrain-ks8js]

@@joex should I buy Espada S35VN or Aus10?

[@joex]

Aus10

[@vietnamsurvival7213]

Ok ok ok Pass 2 😁

[@joex]

ok!

[@simos834]

this knife is like the classical mafia italian stileto but the morden version it is tough

[@joex]

they call me mafia around here!!!

[@KevinSmith-cs1ql]

imagine a hundred yrs from now watching this maniacal attack on a car hood...lol

[@joex]

yeah geil!

[@shadown5757]

Breaking a cold steel like that is anathema 🤣🤣

[@100BearPaw]

And that’s why you wear gloves. For when you punch that car ha ha. Get it!

[@joex]

i am super safe with my testing!!

[@100BearPaw]

@@joex I know. I meant get it as in keep getting after it, or keep on keeping on. Do what you do best sort of thing.

[@joex]

@@100BearPaw

[@rwirtz77]

You need to make something to hold the handle and then you hold that so you don't lose a finger. These big blades will chop your fingers off.

[@joex]

of course, thats why i like big folders!!

[@__tacocat__]

You could do that if you were a pu$$y. He's testing cold steel knives though. Locks failing doesn't seem like something you need to worry about with them

[@stevenrobertson6656]

👊👍

[@KrissStiletto13]

This just proves how tough the Ti-Lites are. The tip broke because you broke it. And, the spine whack test, again, proved how tough the Ti-Lites are. The pivot screw can be re-tightened... A Ti-Lite will definitely survive,a combat encounter... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@joex]

yes, rest in peace ti lite!

[@novicagojkovic4706]

Hmm.......who would say that frame lock will hold up for so long.

[@joex]

yeah, i tought it would snap much earlier, awesome blade!!!

[@novicagojkovic4706]

@@joex I have heard a lot of bad things about Cold Steel knives and i personally never own any of their models, but i just can't resist the feeling that their standards for sharpening, locking mechanisms, blade finish etc are far superior than anything i have ever seen before. Their videos about blade testing are unique and are never performed in such way by any other knife company. I think that "bad reputation" comes only from very high serial production of their knives. Because you just can't achieve both quality and quantity.

[@joex]

@@novicagojkovic4706 they are awesome!!

[@jeffkodiac]

Is AUS8 blade ?

[@joex]

yes!

[@jeffkodiac]

@@joex Thanks mate

[@MichaelGhost]

It seems that AUS-8 doesn’t like being bent. But that 1075/80 carbon Steel is the greatest. Edit sorry meant 1055 not 1075.

[@TheBudgetguy_K.T]

All stainless knives are usually harder than Carbon knives this greatly reduces there toughness when it comes to bending or flexing stainless blades. Which is why most kitchen knives are stainless! Stainless holds edge longer over carbon it is harder! And carbon is more flexible and tough than stainless!

[@joex]

AMEN!

[@mattarchey4436]

Dude…the gas mask is overkill. I’m surprised you didn’t get the cops called.

[@joex]

i had them coming one time, but not because of this vid, was another car stabbing action, funny, they wanted to call "Special Forces Police"" - some idiots around here"!!!

[@rihsatqvert4561]

Please, ER Nemesis.

[@MiKe-gt9jt]

Pls do KRIS Ti-Lite 4

[@joex]

maybe!

[@скнрппрнвв]

Cold steel 💪💪💪💪💪

[@joex]

sure thing!

[@mdubb4855]

What was loose in there? Pivot screw? Awesomeness AUS 8 toughness. I take back what I said before about all liner locks being total losers. Apparent this one doesn’t slide off the tang from spine whacks like most (looking at you Spyderco). I find this knife almost impossible to open with one hand. However outstanding penetration, no wonder the stiletto shape was invented to defeat aristos’ light chain mail in Medici Italy.

[@joex]

yeah, this blade did not so bad!

[@ENDDAYZDIECASTema]

I think I killed a 1980 Ford pinto with this knife 🤣

[@joex]

awesome!

[@ЛюдмилаПлютина-щ5м]

Какая бооооооооль, какая бооооооооль... Ти лайт 6 испортили в ноль....

[@qvirit1327]

Он сейчас в лучшем из миров, в окружении тысячи девственных " спайдерок":)

[@demunbell]

Wow!! Tri-lite is a weak shank

[@joex]

nah, it is stronger than you think!

[@demunbell]

@@joex I plan on having the 6" serrated ti-lite. we shall see

[@williamcurcio7367]

Это выглядело утомительно!

[@joex]

Marlboro!

[@Delta922]

Cheap knife. Breaks so easily.

[@tony495]

If This Knife is = Broking = Totally.!!! In This Test .!! Its Meaning its NOT Worth att all . !! This Knife .it's Rabish Knife .!! Waste of Money .and Waste of Time on this Rabish Knife. Not recommend for this.

[@joex]

aha, okey!