Comparison Console
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto vs Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$85Most expensive
US$45.79Cheapest
Weight
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
AUS10A
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Finish
Tumbled,satin (varies by source)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual thumb stud
Clip type
Stainless pocket/belt clip
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight carryTactical use
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and ultra slim designHigh quality AUS-10A steel bladeComfortable G-10 handleStrong and reliable Tri-Ad LockAffordable price
Strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Common complaints
Unknown
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