IMO its a knife that is more style than substance. but make no mistake, it is still a great knife, especially with the powerful liner lock, but it also quite intimidating.i personally love this knife purely for the aesthetics (im a fan of the whole switchblade look), but its kind of got a crappy hilt, so there are certainly better tactical folding knives out there.
I actually liked this review for the simple reason of the multiple blade deploys, after all, that's what people wait for. I have the 4" and I never have to flip my wrist, I just use my thumb on the stud and snap it open, not moving my wrist at all. I'm getting the 6" next, and it should open the same way. Razor sharp out of box, locks up tight with no play at all. Balanced. Love this knife, and sure I'll love the 6" even more. Quality in Cold Steel is best I've seen next to my SOG.
i love this knife, i have one as well, it serves me in good stead at my job as a bouncer. nothing scares a drunk like whipping it out and flicking it open. they immediately quit threatening to cut me. i love it. @flyby321 ive had mine for several years and havent noticed any blade play from this type of opening either.
Just Curious, does the blade have any play at This point in time?
That type of hard snapping wrist flicking in high volumes (while fast and convenient) can induce blade play on even quality knife mechanisms ;) ..So hows it holding up now? :)
Every now and then I take an small allen key and put a little tension on the pivot screw .For the amount of times I have flicked this knife open- full power-pretty good.
I've got this knife! Loads of fun flicking it out by flick of the wrist! I don't carry this, but I have it right beside my bed. Although, I do sometimes use it as a letter opener!
It is only legal if your blade is used as a tool, not a weapon.
You could carry a blade like that, but you could have to explain why you carry such a big blade, and if you don't have any good reason (self defense is not a reason, as it would make the knife a weapon) you could get in trouble.
Damn. Where I live in Australia, you need a legitimate reason to carry any knife (yes, including swiss army knives). It is stupid, since it brings an assumption that people who EDC knives intend to use it as a weapon, when 99% of the time it would be used as a tool.
This is a knife Ive just purchased, too, its rad....its 13 inches of Man Metal.....seriously, dude get jealous of this monster.....and if they are on the wrong end...they run.
i've just paid about £45.00 about $70.00 for a (Cold Steel Ti Lite VI Zytel 13" Folding Pocket Knife) inc delivery is that a good price? i think these look great!!! Mason
Hey great video. You inspired me to purchase one of these knives and I was just curious, does it feature any kind of locking mechanism and does it work well as a self defense weopon because I live in an area with a few gangs. PLEASE REPLY =)
It has a Stainless Steel leaf spring lock tested to 130lbs.The knife is 13"long,if you need bigger a small sword would be the next step or perhaps a machete is what you need !
In England we have a major legal issue with knives. Any knife which has a blade exceeding 3 inches in length which is being carried in a public place without reasonable excuse (ie work or a hobby, self-defence does not count) is punishable by imprisonment or a fine.
I have a big dagger I got for £20, its blade is long and jagged, but its illegal to carry anywhere.
my brother had one of these that fell apart after a year or so of hard use. admittedly he was using it for a lot of outdoor work and i definitely think it's more a self-defense blade than a workhorse. i've just ordered one of the new 6" ones made in japan, not taiwan, can't wait till it gets here!
Both Ti Lite versions; the 4" and 6" blades are fantastic. The latter is awesome. While the "small" version is convenient for everyday use and carry, the same cannot be said about the big.This should be regarded as the "Doomsday Pocket Knife". It should be kept at home in your own, personal drawer. If you wish, play with it when you feel like. Only when you are embarking on going to the wilderness, nature, trips to remote and unknown areas and war torn zone, TAKE THE WRATH OF THE GIANT WITH YOU!
I've got my Vaquero Grande taken away a few months ago by the cops... I live in the Lower Mainland too .. saw your phonebook rip hahaha .. but yeh.. wondering if the ti-lite is legal or not to carry
n00b.thats onli if its button. and even if its button the pocket will usually stop it unless ur fatass and got huge ass pockets that have room for the knife to open. if its flick then nothing will happen. n00b. even stileto it shudnt cause any real problems
I got the doble edge triple action and it's awesome plus it looks and sounds really cool when you open it quickly. I just ordered this knife and can't wait to get it.
yea i originally ordered the six inch and then after watching videos i realized how ridiulously huge it is for a daily carry pocket knife. so i called back and changed my order. it opens just as fast with the flick of the thumb stud...
i could never imagine walking around with a 13 inch knife in my pocket..
Its actually not too bad. I carry the 4" Zytel in my back pocket and I can't even feel it. But when I carry the 6" Zytel in my front pocket, it only bothers me when I get up and sit down.
i see you use the thumb stud before flicking the blade open.
do you risk damaging the stopping pin if you just flick it open?
Sarnarath 4 months ago
I bet no one screws up your order at the fast food places when you have a knife like that. It tends to motivate people to listen well.
aTellerOfTruths 7 months ago
IMO its a knife that is more style than substance. but make no mistake, it is still a great knife, especially with the powerful liner lock, but it also quite intimidating.i personally love this knife purely for the aesthetics (im a fan of the whole switchblade look), but its kind of got a crappy hilt, so there are certainly better tactical folding knives out there.
fartx211 11 months ago
yous sho could fuck up a nigga wit dat muthafucka yo
ibtl1 11 months ago
did you say "street legal"?
DizNBoiAz 1 year ago
I actually liked this review for the simple reason of the multiple blade deploys, after all, that's what people wait for. I have the 4" and I never have to flip my wrist, I just use my thumb on the stud and snap it open, not moving my wrist at all. I'm getting the 6" next, and it should open the same way. Razor sharp out of box, locks up tight with no play at all. Balanced. Love this knife, and sure I'll love the 6" even more. Quality in Cold Steel is best I've seen next to my SOG.
oldairforcedude 1 year ago
i love this knife! mine has stood me in good stead in my job as a bouncer. stops drunks from threatening to cut me, usually right after i open it.
truemonster1 1 year ago
i love this knife, i have one as well, it serves me in good stead at my job as a bouncer. nothing scares a drunk like whipping it out and flicking it open. they immediately quit threatening to cut me. i love it. @flyby321 ive had mine for several years and havent noticed any blade play from this type of opening either.
truemonster1 1 year ago
when you open it fast do you just use the thumbstud?
bmxingtravis 2 years ago
if that was a smith and wesson knife, it would already be cutting its own handle from the wear lol. i must get this :D
knifelover78910 2 years ago
fyi this guy deployed the knife 21 times in less than two minutes what kind of knfe review is that hey look i can deploy a knife a bunch of times
skateruss22 2 years ago
Just Curious, does the blade have any play at This point in time?
That type of hard snapping wrist flicking in high volumes (while fast and convenient) can induce blade play on even quality knife mechanisms ;) ..So hows it holding up now? :)
flyby321 2 years ago
Every now and then I take an small allen key and put a little tension on the pivot screw .For the amount of times I have flicked this knife open- full power-pretty good.
6466611 2 years ago
yes, but those pivot screws only tighten to adjust side to side (horizontal play)..Not vertical(up and down play)
Thats the Play you have to watch out for ;)
flyby321 2 years ago
I've got this knife! Loads of fun flicking it out by flick of the wrist! I don't carry this, but I have it right beside my bed. Although, I do sometimes use it as a letter opener!
Oh btw, is it really ok in Canada this knife?
pwnage666 2 years ago
It is only legal if your blade is used as a tool, not a weapon.
You could carry a blade like that, but you could have to explain why you carry such a big blade, and if you don't have any good reason (self defense is not a reason, as it would make the knife a weapon) you could get in trouble.
You're better off with the 4".
Fullblaster 2 years ago
Damn. Where I live in Australia, you need a legitimate reason to carry any knife (yes, including swiss army knives). It is stupid, since it brings an assumption that people who EDC knives intend to use it as a weapon, when 99% of the time it would be used as a tool.
pwnage666 2 years ago
hows the factory edge on it
is it sharp wb plz
charliebalch 2 years ago
Razor sharp out of the Box !
6466611 2 years ago 6
This is a knife Ive just purchased, too, its rad....its 13 inches of Man Metal.....seriously, dude get jealous of this monster.....and if they are on the wrong end...they run.
chris24sj 2 years ago
thats cool...you just sold me one....44 bucks...nice.
chris24sj 2 years ago
You can carry six inch knives in Canada? In my state it is four inches, and in some states in the US it is 2.5 inches.
EthanJM 3 years ago
i like the cold steel Ak-47 My self.... by the way you should have shown how it open when you pull it out of your pocket like the AK does
093325 3 years ago
i've just paid about £45.00 about $70.00 for a (Cold Steel Ti Lite VI Zytel 13" Folding Pocket Knife) inc delivery is that a good price? i think these look great!!! Mason
Pyromaceno1 3 years ago
forgeddit,
I just bought the 6 inch knife online. I had to, I realize i'd never carry it but it'd be awesome to use for home self defense. :D
Digiwelly 3 years ago
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You made the right choice ! You will love it !
6466611 3 years ago
I just picked up the 4 inch little brother of the one you were holding in this video. Very excited. :D
Digiwelly 3 years ago
Anybody know is that knife leagal to carry in
your pocket in Canada or the USA ? One of my friends said you cant even carry that knife on the street !
berwick4321 3 years ago
Hey great video. You inspired me to purchase one of these knives and I was just curious, does it feature any kind of locking mechanism and does it work well as a self defense weopon because I live in an area with a few gangs. PLEASE REPLY =)
evanmedcalf300 3 years ago
It has a Stainless Steel leaf spring lock tested to 130lbs.The knife is 13"long,if you need bigger a small sword would be the next step or perhaps a machete is what you need !
6466611 3 years ago
In England we have a major legal issue with knives. Any knife which has a blade exceeding 3 inches in length which is being carried in a public place without reasonable excuse (ie work or a hobby, self-defence does not count) is punishable by imprisonment or a fine.
I have a big dagger I got for £20, its blade is long and jagged, but its illegal to carry anywhere.
whiteworldreturns2 3 years ago
Do you know i the Ti-Lite is illegal in the UK. I know flick knives are but does this count?
SamWallace20 3 years ago
my brother had one of these that fell apart after a year or so of hard use. admittedly he was using it for a lot of outdoor work and i definitely think it's more a self-defense blade than a workhorse. i've just ordered one of the new 6" ones made in japan, not taiwan, can't wait till it gets here!
imairlax 3 years ago
Both Ti Lite versions; the 4" and 6" blades are fantastic. The latter is awesome. While the "small" version is convenient for everyday use and carry, the same cannot be said about the big.This should be regarded as the "Doomsday Pocket Knife". It should be kept at home in your own, personal drawer. If you wish, play with it when you feel like. Only when you are embarking on going to the wilderness, nature, trips to remote and unknown areas and war torn zone, TAKE THE WRATH OF THE GIANT WITH YOU!
AvrahamCohen101 3 years ago
in CA penal code 653k states that any folding knife is carriable so long as some part of the knife is visible IE pocket clip.
trust me, disgruntled mall cops will be pissed when they try to take away your knife and u list off a bunch of knife laws :P
rockerjp101 3 years ago
like legal to carry on the streets or wat?
layZmuthafcka 3 years ago
check with local police on knife
laws in your area !
6466611 3 years ago
I've got my Vaquero Grande taken away a few months ago by the cops... I live in the Lower Mainland too .. saw your phonebook rip hahaha .. but yeh.. wondering if the ti-lite is legal or not to carry
layZmuthafcka 3 years ago
Aye!
southieal 3 years ago
this is street legal!?
layZmuthafcka 3 years ago
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Knives are for lozers Thats not a real weap
88luda88 3 years ago
at 21 feet, the average person can run up and stab a cop before they can draw their firearm.
Not a real weapon my ass. Besides, their can be an extremely artistic side to knives as well, far beyond a gun could ever have.
WongKonPow 3 years ago
i've heard horror stories of these things opening your your pocket or at other inconvenient times!
ieatsuka 3 years ago
Good comment! This is not a toy !
weapon awareness must be used at all
times.That would be nasty to bend forward
and stab yourself!How about flick the knife,
lose control of it and stab a friend !
6466611 3 years ago
yeah, the oversize quillions lend themselves to inadvertently snagging on something, much more than other knives with a "Wave"
ieatsuka 3 years ago
n00b.thats onli if its button. and even if its button the pocket will usually stop it unless ur fatass and got huge ass pockets that have room for the knife to open. if its flick then nothing will happen. n00b. even stileto it shudnt cause any real problems
karelgi 3 years ago
are these spring assited ?
jesjes2 3 years ago
No! But the knife is so well balanced
that it is effortless to open !!
6466611 3 years ago
ya its the best knife i have in my collective. cold steel
sexontvtrd 3 years ago
I love the 6" version! It's a true beast!
NarsilsBane 3 years ago
I got the doble edge triple action and it's awesome plus it looks and sounds really cool when you open it quickly. I just ordered this knife and can't wait to get it.
xStKxMuTinYx 3 years ago
Personally I own a 5" Vaquero folder - that thing's a beast!
Muaguana 3 years ago
yea i originally ordered the six inch and then after watching videos i realized how ridiulously huge it is for a daily carry pocket knife. so i called back and changed my order. it opens just as fast with the flick of the thumb stud...
i could never imagine walking around with a 13 inch knife in my pocket..
paulgarcia316 3 years ago
Its actually not too bad. I carry the 4" Zytel in my back pocket and I can't even feel it. But when I carry the 6" Zytel in my front pocket, it only bothers me when I get up and sit down.
Ttran778 3 years ago 2
I have this Ti-Lite and the 4" version and must warn anybody that is thinking of purchasing either that they are INCREDIBLY RAZOR SHARP !
GreatWhiteJay 3 years ago
I have this Ti-Lite and the 4" version and must warn anybody that is thinking of purchasing either that they are INCREDIBLY RAZOR SHARP !
GreatWhiteJay 3 years ago
its a kewl knife, but it seems so rediculously big!
cody198 3 years ago
can you deploy it out of your pocket? i have a six inch, catch the corner on your pocket with the stilleto studs
justinfathamable 3 years ago