The Cold Steel Tuff Lite Vs. The CRKT Pilar

Today we are pitting the CRKT Pilar against the Cold Steel Tuff Lite and you get to pick the winner. While similar, they both have their own identities. Do you go with the aggressive attitude of the Cold Steel Tuff-Lite or the more refined style of the CRKT Pilar? Sound off in the comments below!
To get your hands on a Cold Steel Tuff Lite click this link: bit.ly/2N6dF7z
To get your hands on a CRKT Pilar click this link: bit.ly/3d8CBpR

[@mtnman8876]

Own both, love both, but the tuff lite i have abused for years now and has held up great so I think it's a little better.

[@traditionallarry5378]

I go with the Tuff Lite you can’t beat thr Triad lock

[@TheForrest12]

Cold steel tuff lite hands down. Better steel. Better quality. Better lock. Better handles/colors. Easier to sharpen. Better pocket clip. Just an overall better bang for your buck knife!!!!

[@mistersmith3986]

Tuff Lite for the working man.

[@cultofmalgus1310]

I carry a XL Voyager Vaquero and Tuff Lite everyday.

[@Time2shine2k4]

Yeah buddy 👍

[@twodogsandapicnictable]

Tuff Lite. Love this knife. Probably got a half dozen or so in drawers and tool boxes and just lying around. Never want to not have one on hand. So much knife for the size and super afordable.

[@crichaelmisty6555]

A lot of people dislike Cold Steel, because someone they subconsciously and arbitrarily look up to said they don't like Cold Steel. But when you're getting models like this, it just doesn't make any sense.

[@VinnyS9143101982]

My Pilar broke. I accidentally dropped it on my kitchen floor. So I went into my stash & pulled out my Cold Steel Voyager. Dropped it on the kitchen floor twice on purpose. Cold Steel 1 CRKT 0

[@4449John]

Now that is useful information. Well depending on your height, I mean are you 6' or over? How far was the fall, just curious? I guess you have Spanish tile floors or stone, we have the tile here and it's merciless.

[@VinnyS9143101982]

@@4449John 5’9”

[@meilnartin9109]

Tuff Lite all the way.... Wish they'd make a higher grade steel one....I'd pay the difference. The design is fantastic.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

agreed, one in g10 / s35vn would be awesome!

[@URPLENINJA]

Tuff light all day..First day, had to cut a notch in a 2x4. Hit it with my hammer and it cut like butter. Not even a scratch. Best work knife I own.

[@VicSage1836]

Both, except I'd upgrade to the large black Pilar with D2 steel.

[@polimorfonuclear]

“A Chain is As Strong As The Weakest Link”. You can have an Elmax Folder or an m390 folder, but the only thing that matter is the Weak part of the Folder = THE LOCK. So.....this one is easy = COLD STEEL Any Day 😎👍🏻

[@shroomsrus5116]

You say that like framelocks are weak

[@dave0z96]

I like the the tuff lite, I really like the grip on it . I like the look of the pillar though .

[@artmcclure637]

I have a Tuff Lite. I made it a custom knife by installing a thumb stud in the slot. I now can open the blade with one hand, but not very smoothly. The more I practice the better I get.

[@jerryrigger3040]

My opening method is to pinch the oval hole between thumb and forefinger, flip the handle down, then just wrap hand around grip.

[@jgmad666]

I've owned both and I liked the Pilar more. I now own the Large Pilar with a D2 blade and it's great.

[@kendallstout3403]

I have both, but carry the tuff lite daily

[@spmac101]

I like the cold steel better....just not sure I could live with tip down carry.

[@jerryrigger3040]

By using a pinch grip on the cutout in the blade while still in the pocket, and then a wrist flick places the handle in you're palm. This works if using pocket clip or carrying loose in the pocket.

[@intenseaty2935]

Would love to see a “high end” Pilar, but personally hate different materials in each side, so maybe a Liner Lock with both sides CF, that would float my bubble!

[@feedthesnake3394]

i use the tuff lite way more, but it stays at work. i like using the pilar more as an edc, i find the blade use more satisfying.

[@richardkev3077]

Don’t have a Pilar. Have a Tuff Lite. My wife has been using it for wood carving. The blade is easy to sharpen and takes a keen edge with little effort. The lock holds the blade tight with no play. It simply works.

[@podsmpsg1]

I'd go with the Tuff Lite.

[@The_OG_MP]

Crkt Pilar. I really like the looks of the design better.

[@4449John]

What a dilemma! Came here hoping for answers and got ONE that really matters, yeah, that drop test comment answered the question for me I think. Now what color? Blue seems nice.

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Wow really awesome intro KnifeCenter!!! :D

[@snippits75]

Tuff Lite of course. Stainless steel handle of Pilar is slick.

[@cmac1100]

I like the tuff lite better. I prefer the wharncliffe blade style, and I think it looks better overall. Wish the blade was just a smidge longer though.

[@wmvdw1978]

Basically just Spyderco Native copies, right?

[@Paula-ky7pq]

I have baton small wood with my serated tuff lite

[@drumgodtim]

Tuff lite hands down.

[@calebg7682]

Comparing standard versions, I have to admit that the tuff lite probably has an edge. I’m a huge fan of Vox designs and the Pilar aesthetic, though. I have a sprint run of the Pilar in G10 and D2. Its a lot lighter and the steel is greatly improved. Only cost me about $10 more than the standard version. It’s my favorite small knife. If we count the sprint run, then the Pilar blows the competition out of the water.

[@Mastermindyoung14]

It's a sprint?

[@cybercanal5319]

i need a premium version of the tuff lite

[@chrishoesing5455]

I like them both, but I can't help but think they are basicly utility knives with non replaceable blades.

[@aumetalmental8403]

CRKT PILAR is the one for me. As a matter of fact, I'm actually gonna get one. Not a fan of the hallow grind all the time. I see this as more of a tool, that doesn't necessarily need a razor edge. Strong is my thinking useing flat grind blade which will still lend to a good edge, with a more stout blade.💪

[@kova1577]

Wish they had the tufflite in better steel

[@redastrachan8978]

Tuff Lite.♦Pilar looks nice, but outweighs CS American Lawman!

[@danielcluley870]

Tuff-lite beater. Beat on it until it is done, and buy another one.

[@robhimself79]

I cannot ever endorse tip down carry. Tip down only is an abomination!

[@snowtiger44]

I have the tuff lite love it

[@madawcofarreat2348]

I really like the Tuff Lite, but the tip of the blade is too fragile.

[@Patchesgnzandknives]

Definitely the Pilar, so many options with the Pilar and now also available in a larger size. My most carried knife is my Pilar steel with a aftermarket copper scale.

[@porkroller]

Carry my dressed up s35vn Pilar everyday

[@Maddawwg45]

Tuff Lite

[@zeuqramjj2002]

Lol well we know which one knifecenter likes, because both links go to the Pilar....

[@knifecenter]

Sorry about that, fixed the links!

[@roel.vinckens]

Tuff choice.

[@kurt8matthew]

Tuff Lite, that's for me!

[@KungFuTweety1]

Tuff lite

[@alpine1600s]

Cold Steel has a better heat treat, their AUS steels outperform other AUS.

[@miketyree9652]

Cold Steel

[@j.s.4700]

Coldsteel

[@Copper1268]

Cold steel is by far superior

[@barrymascarenhas4372]

The Tuff lite

[@BenjaminKaasgaard-wh7bf]

The tuff lite is the only one that’s ambi tho

[@dalemcnamee2427]

I prefer the Tuff Lite

[@randymoore6731]

Pilar

[@aj5748]

Not even a Tuff call.....😉

[@lrrp692]

Tuff Lite all day long

[@fabianpulido4512]

Both links lead to the CRKT....

[@knifecenter]

Fixed. Thanks for the heads up!

[@conductorcammon]

Cold steel over CRKT....all day any day.

[@lognalifts]

Tuff lite if this is blue you think so too 👇

[@Beowulf_98]

That didn't work out well now did it.

[@toddguillory692]

CS

[@ryansargent9447]

Pilar because its thinner in the pocket, the tuff lite is just too thick for me

[@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan]

CS easily

[@mikeking6686]

9 TIMES OUTTA 10, JUST BUY'EM BOTH, YOU WON'T LOSE

[@94slingshot]

CRKT Pilar

[@randyratliff9598]

I’ll take the Pilar

[@MikeMcCormick1325]

Pilar for me.

[@gregoryhotz5963]

CRKT pilar

[@coryyuh1108]

pilar all the way

[@jamesbarry6248]

pILAR IS TOO HEAVY FOR COMFORTABLE CARRY, I PREFER THE TUFF LITE

[@marcelojayson1828]

Tuff lite

[@luisarellanorn3309]

Coldsteel

[@michaelmarsh4013]

Pilar