Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Cold Steel Rajah II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Cold Steel Rajah II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Cold Steel Rajah II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Cold Steel Rajah II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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.
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Griv-Ex
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual with thumb plate
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Ambidextrous pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Heavy-duty everyday carry▣Job site use▣Utility tasks
▣EDC (Every Day Carry)▣Outdoor tasks▣Cutting, chopping, slicing, shearing tough materials
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Very strong and durable design✓Reliable Tri-Ad lock✓Good balance of size and weight for heavy use✓Good handle grip and materials
✓Strong and shock-resistant Tri-Ad locking mechanism✓Ergonomic kukri-style handle with multi-position grip✓High durability blade steel with good edge retention✓Reliable manual opening with unique thumb plate✓Ambidextrous carry options with pocket clip