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Cold Steel 4-Max Scout vs Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 219% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$122Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Satin
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty Everyday CarryJob Site UseUtility Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Outdoor AdventuresReliable Cutting Tool
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very Strong And Durable DesignReliable Tri Ad LockGood Balance Of Size And Weight For Heavy UseGood Handle Grip And Materials
Lightweight And Slim DesignExceptional Blade Steel (aus 10a) With Good Edge RetentionSecure And Reliable Tri Ad Lock MechanismComfortable, Grippy G 10 HandleGood Value For The Price
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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