Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter 3-5/8"

I've noticed something I'd have to call a "knife fashion cycle" over the years. Because knives have so many uses, they take countless forms. Because many people buy knives not to use them, but to simply have them (the way certain wonderful women collect shoes), their designs wander in many far-from-practical directions. Often because what looks interesting isn't necessarily the same as what is actually useful. When I first handled this knife, I admit I was coming from the position of skepticism relative to the overwhelmingly favorable opinions people have of it. Some background would make my review make more sense. I bought this knife because I wanted something to fill something like the fashion niche of the Bear Grylls-style "survival" knife. I wanted something with a one-sided finger guard that could be pushed into wood-craft service in a pinch (when I'm serious about this function, I use a KA-BAR Heavy Bowie, which has a single bevel and is almost 1/4" thick and wears like magic). I wanted a short-blade hunting knife that would do all the things the woods might want without requiring a second thought before leaving the house. It also happened that I wanted a light knife for roughing wood carving projects- something I've been using the KA-BAR to do before switching to power-tools (like the Merlin.) I needed something for finer work that had a comfortable handle- something I could manipulate close to the point. Finally, I wanted something, unlike the beautiful S30V blade on my Leatherman, that I could ask horrible things of without feeling guilty. A real utility knife. A mechanic's knife. An "I shouldn't be using a knife for this" knife. I realize now that I bought this knife with the thought that it would serve all three. First, because it's the right shape. Second, because it's the right steel. Third, because it's the right price. What I've decided, after just beginning to put this knife to use in exactly such ways, that it transcends "knife fashion." I feel like I'm only beginning to appreciate the potential in this thing. For instance, because it's practically weightless, this is the knife I'll take with me on minimalist cross-terrain trips (mixed hiking and solo rock-climbing). Its kitchen-like sensibilities will guarantee that it sees service on backpacking trips. I even think I might attach a small float to it's lanyard hole, giving it just-over-neutral buoyancy, and call it a diving knife (I'm really tired of losing diving knives by having them fall out of their quick-release sheaths). I feel like it's that light. And if I do lose this knife, or even give it away, I won't feel that bad. I think I'll probably just buy a new one. *UPDATE: I did give it a way to a girl who was hitchhiking back to CA after being denied access to her summer internship at the Quebec border for having a 2-inch pocket knife. **UPDATE: And I did buy another one :) It's true. I don't think any knife could live up to the hype this thing has surrounding it (which I feel like I'm adding to with my review- which you're reading because thinking about this knife is just kinda fun). About the steel, when I got this knife, it was hair-shaving sharp. As promised. After a day of rough and dirty use, it isn't. It's more like a dull razor. Still "razor" sharp. Still shaves. But not nearly as well. As a kid, it seemed perfectly reasonable to build a submarine-helicopter-jet-spaceship-tank out of legos. As an adult, I do genuinely appreciate that some functions cannot be served by compromise with others. And I don't believe a "perfect knife" exists, or ever will. This one, however, is superior to its type, and, as farmer Hoggett once say, "That'll do."

I purchased this knife along with the Cold Steel Pendleton Belt Knife and the Roach Belly. I bought these knives because I've become a fan of the quality, value and durability of Cold Steel blades. I needed to find a knife I could put in the tackle box (that fulfills other basic utility roles in a pinch) and my wife wanted to see if any of these blades could live a double life with her in the kitchen. First, I will tell you that form, fit and function quality of these knives are excellent. I still can't find my socks because they blew off....these knives for ~$10 a pop just offer incredible value. I like the High Impact Polypropylene handles as they'll be impervious to moisture issues and will last. These sheaths seem odd at first but are durable. I'm happy to carry any of these three knives, put them in the tackle box, hunting bag or the glove box. In the kitchen....they did OK. I think the blade thickness was just too much for fine slicing but they made great choppers. The belt knife excelled at chopping and actually made it the furthest in slicing an apple prior to the blade thickness splitting the fruit (best of the 3 there). The offset handle of the belt knife really provides the additional clearance needed to excel in the chopping arena. Overall....the Pendleton Lite excelled as the most versatile knife. I like this knife along with the Peace Makers as a glove box knife. This has replaced my Mora. This knife would also be the best of the 3 for the hunting bag/belt and a definite cheaper suitable sub you won't have to worry about versus the more expensive CS Pendleton or Master Hunter. Finally, the handle/finger guard on this blade provides more control/purchase versus my old Mora if needed in a defensive role.

This is an inexpensive knife, but it is quite strong and useful. It handles all manner of camp chores well, and is great for skinning game both large and small. It is also great for food prep around the camp. The blade is large enough to be a good cutter, but small enough to be nimble. The grind was even, and there were no problems with the fit and finish. The blade has a hollow grind which allows for a thin, super sharp edge. I have used Moras for years, and this is like a Mora in that it is nicely made and not a burden to replace. I never carry just one knife in the woods, and this knife makes a great pack knife, a backup to a larger blade, or a dedicated game knife. The sheath, when new, holds the knife securely, but loosens up with use. It's not horrible, but consistent with a knife of this price. the reason I gave four stars is because it didn't arrive very sharp. Cold Steel always brags about the edges on their blades, and this one didn't have it. If you need or want an inexpensive and useful blade that will do great for woodwork, get a Mora. If you need a knife for skinning/game prep, this is a great knife. I know Cold Steel's hype machine works overtime, and is cheesy, but don't let that turn you from looking at this knife.

Excellent couteau pour le prix

Das Messer erfüllt alle (meine) Erwartungen. Es ist leicht, sitzt bombenfest in der Plastikscheide (nicht die abgebildete, sondern die andere für dieses Model), und es kam immens scharf, also "out of the box" hier an. Man kann damit nicht nur super einfach und mit einem Strich alle Haare vom Arm abrasieren, sondern man kann sich auch richtig damit rasieren. Also den Bart im Gesicht. Ich habs ausprobiert. Nass, versteht sich. Kein Problem für die Klinge. Und das ist genau das, was mich wundert. Denn ich besitze noch das Cold Steel Modell "Survival-Edge" mit der gleichen Stahlsorte, dem Krupp-4116. Aber dieses Messer will einfach nicht scharf werden. Und was habe ich schon daran herumgeschliffen. Keine Chance. Es wird einfach nicht scharf. Das Lite-Hunter ist dagegen ein Killer, hat aber doch (laut Angabe) auch nur den 4116. Ich habe daher etwas Angst, daß ich es nicht wieder so scharf bekomme, wenn es mal stumpf wird. Aber so wie es jetzt ist, ist es genial. Meine Empfehlung: Kaufen, solange noch welche da sind und bei dem Preis am besten gleich zwei. Es lohnt sich. Versprochen.

Buena calidad. Buen grosor de hoja. La funda funciona bien. La hoja venía aceptablemente afilada. Vale la pena, en especial a un precio tan económico.

Excelente faca, bainha já com o modelo novo,aço alemão tudo conforme o anúncio.

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