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product_id: 542524751
title: "COLD STEEL Tuff Lite 2.5\" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Razor-Sharp Plain Blade 3.5\" Griv-Ex FDE Handle Pocket Folding Knife, Blister Pack"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "HK$389"
currency: HKD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/542524751-cold-steel-tuff-lite-2-5-aus8a-sheepsfoot-razor-sharp
store_origin: HK
region: Hong Kong
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# 2.5" AUS8A razor-sharp blade Lightweight 2.5 oz with tough Griv-Ex handle Tri-Ad lock for max safety & strength COLD STEEL Tuff Lite 2.5" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Razor-Sharp Plain Blade 3.5" Griv-Ex FDE Handle Pocket Folding Knife, Blister Pack

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** HK$389
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Cut above the rest — toughness meets precision in your pocket.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** COLD STEEL Tuff Lite 2.5" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Razor-Sharp Plain Blade 3.5" Griv-Ex FDE Handle Pocket Folding Knife, Blister Pack by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** HK$389 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/542524751-cold-steel-tuff-lite-2-5-aus8a-sheepsfoot-razor-sharp)

## Best For

- cold steel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cold steel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Everyday Carry Ready:** Compact 6" overall length and ambidextrous clip make it easy to carry discreetly anywhere, anytime.
- • **Versatile Utility Tool:** Ideal for outdoor adventures, daily tasks, and emergency preparedness with a sleek sheepsfoot blade design.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Wide hollow-ground AUS8A blade slices effortlessly through tough materials with razor-sharp accuracy.
- • **Ergonomic & Durable Grip:** Griv-Ex handle offers a perfect strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring comfort and control in every use.
- • **Unmatched Locking Strength:** Cold Steel’s patented Tri-Ad lock delivers rock-solid security and shock resistance for heavy-duty tasks.

## Overview

The Cold Steel Tuff Lite 2.5" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Folding Knife combines a razor-sharp hollow-ground blade with a lightweight yet durable Griv-Ex handle. Featuring the industry-leading Tri-Ad locking mechanism, it ensures maximum safety and strength during heavy use. Compact and ambidextrous, this pocket knife is designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts who demand precision, reliability, and effortless carry.

## Description

COLD STEEL TUFF LITE PLAIN BLADE POCKET FOLDING KNIFE: Tough enough to do the job and light enough to be handy, Cold Steel's Tuff Lite folders are there when you need them. Perfectly sized to slip into any pocket, clip to your waistband or wear around your neck on a lanyard. With the wide, hollow, ground blades they are mercilessly sharp and can shear through the toughest materials with unexpected ease. And due to their slanted points, they offer deep penetration and precision cutting potential without appearing aggressive enough to draw unwanted attention. Both the standard-sized version and the mini version are bred for work and offer a surprisingly good grip due to their superbly engineered Griv-Ex handles that offer a tremendous strength-to-weight ratio and feature our state-of-the-art Tri-Ad lock, which gives them astonishing muscle for their size. FEATURES: - Griv-Ex Handle; - AUS8A Sheepsfoot Plain Blade; - Ambidextrous Pocket / Belt Clip; - Tri-Ad Locking Mechanism. SPECS: Weight: 2.5 oz (70.9 g); Blade Thickness: 2.75 mm; Blade Length: 2 1/2"; Handle Length: 3 1/2"; Overall Length: 6".

Review: FANTASTIC!!! - I LOVE the dark earth brown color!! The Tuff Lite came in two days in perfect condition. No rolled edge on the blade and super razor sharp with zero scratches, the scales and pocket clip were also perfect. This is my second one and for good reason. These are well made super tough utility knifes that are perfect for large hands. My palm width is 4'' and the Tuff Lite fits like a glove. Cold Steel makes great budget knives that are quality made, two words that rarely go together. I own many pocket knifes like the ZT 0456 which is my holy grail EDC along with dozens of other knifes so I know when I have purchased a good knife. For the price you'd be hard pressed to find a better knife. So yeah, I recommended it big time for anyone looking for a light small very tough utility knife that is easy to sharpen do to the AUS8A steel.
Review: Very Useful Utility Knife for Daily Use and Outdoors Activities - I always recommend a one-handed-opening pocket knife kept quick-to-hand. The Cold Steel Tuff Lite provides this capability in a utility knife format with very sharp point and edge. My every day carry is the smaller Mini Tuff Lite (2" blade), but I carry this larger size when backpacking. The spines of both are 90°, so they can "strike" (scrape) a Ferrocerium rod to create hot sparks to start a fire. The Triad Lock is strong enough to tolerate the stress of batoning kindling-size wood to tinder-size, and even feathering and scraping tinder sticks to provide fine, easily started tinder. Of course in everyday life both the Tuff Lite and Mini are quick-to-hand to open boxes, slice open plastic and paper bags, and cut cordage. I'd recommend the blue handle model for the outdoors, to spot it more easily if dropped.

## Features

- EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE - Featuring wide, hollow-ground blades, the Tuff Lite knife is exceptionally sharp, capable of effortlessly cutting through tough materials; Its slanted point offers deep penetration and precision cutting
- HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION - Crafted with a Griv-Ex handle and AUS8A sheepsfoot blade, the Cold Steel Tuff Lite is built to withstand rigorous use; With a lightweight yet robust construction, they offer a perfect balance of functionality and portability
- TRI-AD LOCK - Equipped with Cold Steel's renowned Tri-Ad locking mechanism, the Tuff Lite folding knife offers unparalleled strength and shock resistance; This locking mechanism enhances the knife's reliability and safety during heavy-duty tasks
- CARRY OPTIONS - The Cold Steel Tuff Lite pocket folding knife is designed to be conveniently carried wherever you go; Whether slipped into a pocket, clipped to your waistband, or worn around neck with a lanyard, it's always within easy reach when needed
- SPECS - Weight: 2.5 oz (70.9 g); Blade Thickness: 2.75 mm; Blade Length: 2.5"; Blade Steel: AUS8A; Handle Length/Material: 3.5" Griv-Ex; Overall Length: 6"; Knife Type: Folder; Blade Shape: Sheepsfoot; Locking Mechanism: Tri-Ad Lock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BX1TLCTX |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #479,539 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2,134 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Hollow |
| Blade Length | 2.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Blade Shape | Sheepsfoot |
| Blade Type | Sheepsfoot |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Color | Flat Dark Earth |
| Date First Available | February 27, 2023 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included Components | Cold Steel CS-20LTFZ: Tough Lite / Fde / Overall 6" / Blade 2.5" / Thickness 2.75mm |
| Item Length | 2.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 2.5 ounces |
| Item model number | CS-20LTFZ |
| Manufacturer | GSM Outdoors |
| Model Name | Tuff Lite 2.5" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Razor-Sharp Plain Blade 3.5" Griv-Ex |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Carving |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 2.5" |
| Special Feature | Foldable, Pocket Knife |
| Style | Classic |
| UPC | 888151033159 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Color:** Flat Dark Earth
- **Handle Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Included Components:** Cold Steel CS-20LTFZ: Tough Lite / Fde / Overall 6" / Blade 2.5" / Thickness 2.75mm
- **Model Name:** Tuff Lite 2.5" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Razor-Sharp Plain Blade 3.5" Griv-Ex
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Carving
- **Special Feature:** Foldable, Pocket Knife
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

![COLD STEEL Tuff Lite 2.5" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Razor-Sharp Plain Blade 3.5" Griv-Ex FDE Handle Pocket Folding Knife, Blister Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310g7WWMRYL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FANTASTIC!!!
*by M***1 on November 24, 2025*

I LOVE the dark earth brown color!! The Tuff Lite came in two days in perfect condition. No rolled edge on the blade and super razor sharp with zero scratches, the scales and pocket clip were also perfect. This is my second one and for good reason. These are well made super tough utility knifes that are perfect for large hands. My palm width is 4'' and the Tuff Lite fits like a glove. Cold Steel makes great budget knives that are quality made, two words that rarely go together. I own many pocket knifes like the ZT 0456 which is my holy grail EDC along with dozens of other knifes so I know when I have purchased a good knife. For the price you'd be hard pressed to find a better knife. So yeah, I recommended it big time for anyone looking for a light small very tough utility knife that is easy to sharpen do to the AUS8A steel.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Useful Utility Knife for Daily Use and Outdoors Activities
*by T***Y on November 18, 2025*

I always recommend a one-handed-opening pocket knife kept quick-to-hand. The Cold Steel Tuff Lite provides this capability in a utility knife format with very sharp point and edge. My every day carry is the smaller Mini Tuff Lite (2" blade), but I carry this larger size when backpacking. The spines of both are 90°, so they can "strike" (scrape) a Ferrocerium rod to create hot sparks to start a fire. The Triad Lock is strong enough to tolerate the stress of batoning kindling-size wood to tinder-size, and even feathering and scraping tinder sticks to provide fine, easily started tinder. Of course in everyday life both the Tuff Lite and Mini are quick-to-hand to open boxes, slice open plastic and paper bags, and cut cordage. I'd recommend the blue handle model for the outdoors, to spot it more easily if dropped.

### ⭐⭐⭐ painful lock is difficult and frustrating to close the knife
*by H***T on January 25, 2026*

The Cold Steel Tuff Lite knife is OK, but it’s not great. The contouring and front finger choil make for a great controllable working grip for such a small knife. The Wharncliffe blade will work well for precision pointy-tip scribing cuts. My problem is with the Tri-Ad lock, and my complaint has been festering now into to this, my (stupid? guess I'm a slow learner) third purchase of a Cold Steel Tri-Ad lock knife. Nope, I’m pretty sure I won’t buy another Tri-Ad lock. The lock is waaaaay overhyped! It’s painful. It’s unnecessary. It’s difficult. It’s gratuitous. How many people are EVER going to need that level of locking?? Good grief! If you’re going to use your knife in a way that really NEEDS that stupid lock… then use a fixed blade knife, or a chisel, or a prybar, or a screwdriver. It’s a painful frustrating experience to just close the friggin’ knife.

## Frequently Bought Together

- COLD STEEL Tuff Lite 2.5" AUS8A Sheepsfoot Razor-Sharp Plain Blade 3.5" Griv-Ex Handle Pocket Folding Knife
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