Cold Steel Bush Ranger Lite 3.5" 8Cr13MoV Razor-Sharp Blade 4.875" GFN Easy-To-Grip Handle Everyday Carry Hunting Folding Knife w/Rocker Lock

When I saw this with a $30 price tag I just had to buy one. Its the budget version of the Cold Steel Bush Ranger that sells for upward of $100. The knife is very robust, looks like a sharpened pry bar, but weighs just 5 ounces, the blade is 3.5 inches long and 3.8mm thick. One of the best features for me is the strong reinforced tip that that should not break under normal use. The GRN handle is strong and comfortable with a sliding blade lock on the left side. This will double lock the blade in open or closed position. Unlike most Cold Steel knives this model has a conventional blade lock, not the Tri-Lock system. However I don't find this a handicap, the lock-up is solid with no blade play. The overall build quality is top rate, the blade is perfectly centered in the handle, no blade play when open and no rough edges. I love the ergonomics, it fits my hand just right and the blade stud is just right for fast reliable opening. The handle texture gives a firm hold without roughness, a reversible belt clip is also fitted. The low price is because the knife is manufactured in China and uses their 8cr14mov high carbon stainless steel. I have used this steel for 20 years, its very tough and capable of a razor edge, excellent for a working knife. The only down side is that I am sure some customers would have preferred the Tri-Lock, but for me not an issue. Best $30 I have spent in a long time.

I am an instant fan of this folder from Cold Steel, it's a deal at the low thirty's with a nice smooth action easy to work lock back and it has a lock for the blade in either position so you can work with it as you would a fixed blade. This is only my 3rd Cold Steel knife and I really like all of them. This company makes great working blades for those of us who don't want to spend a fortune on an EDC that is big, beautiful, and has the right stuff for getting the job done! This one is made from a cheaper steel but it came in razor sharp and ready to rock. My other two were both deals as well, the Recon 1 made from S35VN steel under 95 dollars, and the Voyager made from AUS10 under 52 dollars. I am now a believer in a company that puts out big blades that can do the work you buy them for.

Nice solid build. Good grip. A bit more bulky than most of my EDC knives but not a problem. No spring assist so it does take some effort to open and lock in place with the thumb stud. A little WD 40 helped. Sharpness of the blade was acceptable when it arrives but I would suggest putting in a little time and improving on it. My only gripe, and it's not the manufacturer's fault after all I knew what I was buying, is no liner lock. Every other EDC I have is a liner lock so I'm used to having one. Other than that the price and the quality is worthwhile.

My boys are learning the value of independence and living in the woods, so of course they need a good knife. The problem with pocket knives are that they tend to go missing, so you really don’t want to gift a 12 yo a $300 pocket knife- but you can get a quality knife with this guy right here.It’s sharp out of the box (a safe knife is a sharp knife), there is a lock on the fold out blade, and there is the strong locking blade made to keep the knife blade open when you want it open (anyone ever had a blade on a cheap knife fall back on your fingers?!?).My son loves it, and I love it too. It’s a great size and an all around good blade for the things we are doing in our forest.

Super sharp, super sturdy - great weight and design. I love the safety on the side that locks the blade open and closed.I have a ton of cold steel products and thank the knife gods that they make this affordable version. Buying 2 more as backups. I couldn't be happier.This is my heavy duty knife. I carry a tanto spring assisted TEK edc for self defense. I can't open this knife fast so it's in my cargo pocket for heavy work. I love the safety and feel of the knife. It's so so good.

Just a great woodsman knife and EDC.The lock is a plus and not all loosely goosee.The color is pleasing and not dull to look at.Durable lock makes it feel like a full tang. 💯😎

Blade millimeter and thickness is fantastic The edge is good tempering isn't bad on this blade I do have negative things to say about the handle the plastic is cheap The blade on this knife deserves so much better locking mechanism should have been designed differently The blade outweighs the handle which is not ideal.But again the blade holds an edge and is tempered pretty well blade retention on the tip is strong doesn't bend easy. But I'm short varies from knife to knife.I just would have designed to handle with a better material and a better locking mechanism

Arrived a bit early. Looks good, fits good in the hand. They arrive only about 85% sharp. Once I added the last 15% of edge, this bad boy cuts just fine. Locks up tight, no play in blade. The steel is a basic Chinese stainless but quite serviceable and for this price point more than adequate for most tasks. To be honest, this thing will probably out live me and end up being used by my granddaughter when she's an adult. For the money this is a great EDC knife. Would by again in a heartbeat. Can't go wrong giving this as a Xmas or BD present either. You gals at Cold Steel always deliver. My props to you all.