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The Cold Steel CS43XL Urban Edge is a compact fixed blade knife built for everyday carry and utility tasks. At 4 inches overall with a 2.50-inch blade, this is a genuinely pocketable tool that doesn't feel like a compromise. The stone-washed AUS-8A steel blade gives you a durable edge that holds up to regular use—food prep, light cutting jobs, box opening, camp tasks—without demanding obsessive maintenance. The black Kray-Ex handle is designed for secure control even in wet or sweaty hands, a detail that matters more than it sounds when you're actually using a knife.
Cold Steel engineered the Urban Edge as a working tool, not a collectible. The secure grip design lets you open your hand fully while keeping complete control of the blade—useful when you need your other hand free for the job at hand. The fixed blade means no folding mechanism to wear out or jam, and the included Secure-Ex sheath keeps the knife accessible at your belt or pack without fuss. If you carry a knife for genuine work rather than showing it off, this one's built on that assumption.
The Urban Edge fills that gap between oversized camp knife and tiny utility blade. Hunters, camp cooks, gear nerds on overlanding trips, and tradspeople who prefer a real blade to a multi-tool appreciate knives like this—small enough to carry without thought, capable enough to handle whatever actually comes up.
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Model | CS43XL Urban Edge |
| Overall Length | 4 inches |
| Blade Length | 2.50 inches |
| Blade Steel | AUS-8A, stone washed |
| Handle Material | Black Kray-Ex |
| Blade Type | Fixed blade |
| Sheath | Secure-Ex sheath included |
Yes. At 4 inches overall with a 2.50-inch blade, it's compact enough for pocket or belt carry without adding noticeable bulk. The fixed blade design keeps it slim.
AUS-8A is a Japanese mid-range stainless steel that holds an edge reasonably well while staying easy to sharpen. It's a proven steel for utility knives and doesn't require constant maintenance to stay functional.
The knife comes with a Secure-Ex sheath for carry at your belt or pack.
The 2.50-inch blade makes it suitable for lighter cutting jobs—food prep, opening packages, general camp utility work. It's built as a working tool rather than a large camp knife, so it excels at smaller, more precise tasks.
SKU: 115701137 • Width: 2in • Height: 0.5in • Depth: 4.75in • Weight: 0.19oz
Availability: In Stock
The Cold Steel CS43XL Urban Edge is a compact fixed blade knife built for everyday carry and utility tasks. At 4 inches overall with a 2.50-inch blade, this is a genuinely pocketable tool that doesn't feel like a compromise. The stone-washed AUS-8A steel blade gives you a durable edge that holds up to regular use—food prep, light cutting jobs, box opening, camp tasks—without demanding obsessive maintenance. The black Kray-Ex handle is designed for secure control even in wet or sweaty hands, a detail that matters more than it sounds when you're actually using a knife.
Cold Steel engineered the Urban Edge as a working tool, not a collectible. The secure grip design lets you open your hand fully while keeping complete control of the blade—useful when you need your other hand free for the job at hand. The fixed blade means no folding mechanism to wear out or jam, and the included Secure-Ex sheath keeps the knife accessible at your belt or pack without fuss. If you carry a knife for genuine work rather than showing it off, this one's built on that assumption.
The Urban Edge fills that gap between oversized camp knife and tiny utility blade. Hunters, camp cooks, gear nerds on overlanding trips, and tradspeople who prefer a real blade to a multi-tool appreciate knives like this—small enough to carry without thought, capable enough to handle whatever actually comes up.
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Model | CS43XL Urban Edge |
| Overall Length | 4 inches |
| Blade Length | 2.50 inches |
| Blade Steel | AUS-8A, stone washed |
| Handle Material | Black Kray-Ex |
| Blade Type | Fixed blade |
| Sheath | Secure-Ex sheath included |
Yes. At 4 inches overall with a 2.50-inch blade, it's compact enough for pocket or belt carry without adding noticeable bulk. The fixed blade design keeps it slim.
AUS-8A is a Japanese mid-range stainless steel that holds an edge reasonably well while staying easy to sharpen. It's a proven steel for utility knives and doesn't require constant maintenance to stay functional.
The knife comes with a Secure-Ex sheath for carry at your belt or pack.
The 2.50-inch blade makes it suitable for lighter cutting jobs—food prep, opening packages, general camp utility work. It's built as a working tool rather than a large camp knife, so it excels at smaller, more precise tasks.
SKU: 115701137 • Width: 2in • Height: 0.5in • Depth: 4.75in • Weight: 0.19oz