Comparison Console
Cold Steel Bush Ranger Lite vs Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Bush Ranger Lite stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Bush Ranger Lite stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Bush Ranger Lite stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Bush Ranger Lite stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Bush Ranger Lite stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 91% 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$31.99Most expensive
US$29.95Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
146.3 g (5.16 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
AUS-8A (Micro Recon 1), S35VN (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Faux G-10 (Micro Recon 1), G-10 (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Finish
Satin
Black Tuff-Ex (Micro Recon 1), Black DLC (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Lock type
Rocker lock with secondary safety (variation of back lock, not Tri-Ad)
Tri-Ad lock (Lock Back)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous 2-position pocket clip (tip up, reversible left/right)
Tip-Up (ambidextrous clip for Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Budget-friendly utility cuttingGeneral-purpose outdoor use
Everyday CarryTactical
Not best for
Heavy batonning or abuse beyond design limits
Unknown
Common praise
Ergonomic handle contouring and comfortable gripSolid build quality for the priceAmbidextrous carry and opening capabilitySmooth operation after initial break-in and maintenanceUseful locking mechanism with secondary safety
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad lockNon-slip handle gripTactical black blade finish reducing glare and rustVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Common complaints
Lock can be stiff and tricky to disengage safelyRequires two hands to close safely due to lock design and absence of finger choilNon-deep carry pocket clip can wear pocket fabricSome roughness on handle edges noted on early versions
Weight and size vary by model; some larger Recon 1 models heavierDifferent blade finishes and steels affect price
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