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Cold Steel Verdict 3" Folding Spear Point Knife, AUS-10A SS Blade, Black G10 Handle, Belt Clip$84.86
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The Cold Steel Air Lite 3.5" folding knife is built for serious everyday carry—the kind of EDC tool that disappears in your pocket and stays sharp when you need it. At just 3.2 ounces with a slim 8.8 mm profile, it won't bulk up your cargo or jeans, leaving room for wallet, keys, and whatever else you're running that day. This isn't a compromise blade, though: Cold Steel pairs a 3.5-inch AUS-10A stainless steel blade with a Tri-Ad Lock mechanism and G-10 scales to deliver a knife that handles real work without the weight penalty most folders demand.
The AUS-10A blade steel is Japanese stainless known for holding an edge longer than softer steels and resisting corrosion without the brittleness that comes with high-carbon alternatives—useful if you're carrying through variable weather or using the knife in and out of a pack or truck bed. The laser-cut G-10 handle scales are bomber-tough and won't degrade from sweat, salt water, or temperature swings. An ambidextrous pocket clip means you can ride it tip-up or tip-down, left or right, depending on how you carry.
Cold Steel engineered this folder around genuine usability: the Tri-Ad Lock keeps your fingers safe during extended cutting, the blade geometry (available in tanto or drop-point profiles) works for slicing, chopping, and detail work alike, and the ergonomics feel natural in work gloves. It's the kind of knife that vanishes into routine but performs when you actually deploy it—no safe-queen status here.
| Blade Length | 3.5 inches |
| Blade Steel | AUS-10A stainless |
| Blade Thickness | 3 mm |
| Handle Material | G-10 |
| Handle Length | 4.5 inches |
| Overall Length | 8 inches |
| Weight | 3.2 oz |
| Lock Type | Tri-Ad Lock |
| Clip | Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip |
Yes. At 3.2 ounces and 8.8 mm thick, it's one of the lightest full-size folders available. It's designed specifically for 24/7 EDC—the weight and profile are engineered to disappear in your pocket without sacrificing blade or handle material quality.
AUS-10A is a Japanese stainless steel that holds an edge well and resists rust and corrosion, making it ideal if you carry in varied conditions or won't maintain the blade obsessively. It won't get as razor-sharp as premium carbon steel, but it's tougher and more forgiving in everyday use.
It's a working knife. The 3.5-inch AUS-10A blade, Tri-Ad Lock, and G-10 scales are built to handle slicing, chopping, and detail cuts. Cold Steel doesn't skimp on materials or construction—this isn't a safe-queen EDC folder.
Yes. The pocket/belt clip is ambidextrous, so you can mount it tip-up or tip-down and carry on either side depending on your hand and carry style.
SKU: 115861148 • Width: 1in • Height: 1.7in • Depth: 5in • Weight: 0.25oz
Availability: In Stock
The Cold Steel Air Lite 3.5" folding knife is built for serious everyday carry—the kind of EDC tool that disappears in your pocket and stays sharp when you need it. At just 3.2 ounces with a slim 8.8 mm profile, it won't bulk up your cargo or jeans, leaving room for wallet, keys, and whatever else you're running that day. This isn't a compromise blade, though: Cold Steel pairs a 3.5-inch AUS-10A stainless steel blade with a Tri-Ad Lock mechanism and G-10 scales to deliver a knife that handles real work without the weight penalty most folders demand.
The AUS-10A blade steel is Japanese stainless known for holding an edge longer than softer steels and resisting corrosion without the brittleness that comes with high-carbon alternatives—useful if you're carrying through variable weather or using the knife in and out of a pack or truck bed. The laser-cut G-10 handle scales are bomber-tough and won't degrade from sweat, salt water, or temperature swings. An ambidextrous pocket clip means you can ride it tip-up or tip-down, left or right, depending on how you carry.
Cold Steel engineered this folder around genuine usability: the Tri-Ad Lock keeps your fingers safe during extended cutting, the blade geometry (available in tanto or drop-point profiles) works for slicing, chopping, and detail work alike, and the ergonomics feel natural in work gloves. It's the kind of knife that vanishes into routine but performs when you actually deploy it—no safe-queen status here.
| Blade Length | 3.5 inches |
| Blade Steel | AUS-10A stainless |
| Blade Thickness | 3 mm |
| Handle Material | G-10 |
| Handle Length | 4.5 inches |
| Overall Length | 8 inches |
| Weight | 3.2 oz |
| Lock Type | Tri-Ad Lock |
| Clip | Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip |
Yes. At 3.2 ounces and 8.8 mm thick, it's one of the lightest full-size folders available. It's designed specifically for 24/7 EDC—the weight and profile are engineered to disappear in your pocket without sacrificing blade or handle material quality.
AUS-10A is a Japanese stainless steel that holds an edge well and resists rust and corrosion, making it ideal if you carry in varied conditions or won't maintain the blade obsessively. It won't get as razor-sharp as premium carbon steel, but it's tougher and more forgiving in everyday use.
It's a working knife. The 3.5-inch AUS-10A blade, Tri-Ad Lock, and G-10 scales are built to handle slicing, chopping, and detail cuts. Cold Steel doesn't skimp on materials or construction—this isn't a safe-queen EDC folder.
Yes. The pocket/belt clip is ambidextrous, so you can mount it tip-up or tip-down and carry on either side depending on your hand and carry style.
SKU: 115861148 • Width: 1in • Height: 1.7in • Depth: 5in • Weight: 0.25oz