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CS Ti-Lite - any bad feedbacks ?
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I handled one awhile back and the action was quite stiff (might be that particular model).
I dont see any practical uses for the kris version other than self defense/tacticool. The standard one looks more practical, of I had to get I'd get a S35VN short 4in one.
Other than that for a pocket sword its actually not that bad...just make sure you have deep pockets lol.
I dont see any practical uses for the kris version other than self defense/tacticool. The standard one looks more practical, of I had to get I'd get a S35VN short 4in one.
Other than that for a pocket sword its actually not that bad...just make sure you have deep pockets lol.
I've had Ti-Lites from decades ago, Japan made, Titanium, later Taiwan made ones. They are solid liner locks and have been around a long time with a good track record. If this type of knife, not as utility oriented as other designs, is what you want then I would have no problems recommending the CS Ti-Lite. Can't say much about the kris blade ones though.
I've never handled the 4" Ti Lite, but one of my boys has the 6" AUS8A model. It has a somewhat unusually engineered liner lock which fairly stiff to disengage. The blade geometry is only good for thrusting, but the rest of the design discourages thrusting. Ergos are similar to a broom handle, and the spine-side crossguard protrusion aggressively tries to pry off your thumbnail. It's a somewhat terrible design that's not particularly good at anything.
As far as Cold Steel 6" folders go, the Counter Point XL is much better than the Ti Lite.
As far as Cold Steel 6" folders go, the Counter Point XL is much better than the Ti Lite.
I've owned a 4" blade in aus8 for years it holds up. I like it because to me it is the ultimate evolution of the Italian stilleto- fast one hand opening,very strongly built and can actually be used to cut things. It still has that classic look too. I can't say all that about the Italian switchblades. Can't think of any negatives.
I own 4 Ti-lites.
The folding stiletto has been my favorite style of knife since I was a child. For decades I was only interested in the more traditional Italian stiletto (back lock, guard bolsters). When I learned about the Ti-lite I refused to buy one because they aren't "traditional".
But eventually I became curious enough to try one. I was very impressed and encouraged by some torture test videos of the Ti-lites I had watched. So I started with the Ti-lite 4 (zytel handle). It was one of the sharpest knives out of the box I have ever received. I wasn't able to wrist-flick it open due to the deep detent hole, which was a negative for me, but after some modding I solved that issue.
Then I tried the Ti-lite 6 (zytel handle). Immediately after taking it out of the box and wrist-flicking it open the first time, it became my all-time favorite knife.
The T6Z, even with a snug pivot, easily wrist flicked open due to a shallow detent, and the weight of the blade. The lockup was solid. It was not as sharp as the T4 due to the thicker blade and the steeper grind.
I have since purchased 2 more Ti-lite 6's with zytel handles. So far 2 of the 3 I own have been heavily modified to suit my tastes. My T4 has also been heavily modified.
I've handled an aluminum handle T6, and a G10 T6, but I found them stiff to open (couldn't wrist flick them). I believe the reason is due to the bead-blasted surface of the aluminum handle T6, and the black coating of the G10 T6 causing friction in the pivot. The zytel handle T6 has a satin finish blade.
I carry both my T4 and a T6 daily. I find the T4 works great for simple utility cutting.
Due to it's size, the thickness of the blade, the strength of the lock and solid lockup, and the ability to easily wrist-flick it open, I consider the Ti-lite 6 with zytel handle to be the ultimate production folding stiletto available today.
The folding stiletto has been my favorite style of knife since I was a child. For decades I was only interested in the more traditional Italian stiletto (back lock, guard bolsters). When I learned about the Ti-lite I refused to buy one because they aren't "traditional".
But eventually I became curious enough to try one. I was very impressed and encouraged by some torture test videos of the Ti-lites I had watched. So I started with the Ti-lite 4 (zytel handle). It was one of the sharpest knives out of the box I have ever received. I wasn't able to wrist-flick it open due to the deep detent hole, which was a negative for me, but after some modding I solved that issue.
Then I tried the Ti-lite 6 (zytel handle). Immediately after taking it out of the box and wrist-flicking it open the first time, it became my all-time favorite knife.
The T6Z, even with a snug pivot, easily wrist flicked open due to a shallow detent, and the weight of the blade. The lockup was solid. It was not as sharp as the T4 due to the thicker blade and the steeper grind.
I have since purchased 2 more Ti-lite 6's with zytel handles. So far 2 of the 3 I own have been heavily modified to suit my tastes. My T4 has also been heavily modified.
I've handled an aluminum handle T6, and a G10 T6, but I found them stiff to open (couldn't wrist flick them). I believe the reason is due to the bead-blasted surface of the aluminum handle T6, and the black coating of the G10 T6 causing friction in the pivot. The zytel handle T6 has a satin finish blade.
I carry both my T4 and a T6 daily. I find the T4 works great for simple utility cutting.
Due to it's size, the thickness of the blade, the strength of the lock and solid lockup, and the ability to easily wrist-flick it open, I consider the Ti-lite 6 with zytel handle to be the ultimate production folding stiletto available today.
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I got one of the Ti handled Ti Lites when they came out. I only have 2 complaints about the design: 1) the knurling on the quillons isn’t just aggressive, it’s downright sharp 2) the blade is very thick, to the point it acts a bit like a splitting maul and wedges things apart. I have seen some mods where the blade was made slicier with a FFG or just thinned down a bit, and I may end up doing the same. Hopefully they toned down the quillons a bit on the newer models, I could open packages by running them down the tape, didn’t even need to open the blade.
Oh yeah, those guard spurs are downright vicious. Particularly the one that sticks out when the knife is closed. One of the mods I perform is to cut them off. But that's also because I don't think they serve any real value, although I've heard that some people use one as a "wave" opener.
Some sanding, and/or filing with a diamond file or hone can reduce the spurs viciousness.
I also wish the lock had something for my thumb to grip onto when unlocking the knife. The outer edge is smooth and rounded. But that's a minor issue to me.
Some sanding, and/or filing with a diamond file or hone can reduce the spurs viciousness.
I also wish the lock had something for my thumb to grip onto when unlocking the knife. The outer edge is smooth and rounded. But that's a minor issue to me.
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Simply don't know
i was about buying Ti Lite kris serrated
but I was voted out
So maybe next time ...
This time I bought already long due Canadian Bacon :^)))))