If you’re looking for a lightweight, slim pocketknife with a ton of durability you should absolutely consider the Cold Steel Air Lite. It has a fantastic lock-up with good steel and a slim profile.

The Air Lite features a satin finished 3.5” AUS10A tanto or drop point blade with a blade thickness of 0.12”. It smoothly and easily flicks open with ambidextrous thumb studs. Lockup on this knife is fantastic with the Tri-Ad lock. As always, Cold Steel knives are always razor sharp straight out of the box.

It has textured G-10 handles for a great grip. It has a handle thickness of about 0.31” which means knife is incredibly slim. It has a tip-up pocket clip. It’s 4.5” closed and weighs 3.2 ounces. All that translates to a beast of a knife that makes a worry-free EDC.

Cold Steel Air Lite Details

AUS10A, Satin Finish

3.5” Drop Point or Tanto

0.12” Blade Thickness

G-10 Handles

Ambidextrous Thumb Studs

Tri-Ad Lock

Tip-Up Pocket Clip

3.2 Ounces

4.5” Closed

8” Overall

The Cold Steel Air Lite is a beast of a knife with a rock-solid lock up that beautifully blends with pocket friendliness. If you’re interested in this knife, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.

All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.