Ergonomic handle contouring and comfortable grip
Knife Record
Cold Steel
Cold Steel Bush Ranger Lite
Budget-friendly, rugged folding knife with 3.5-inch 8Cr13MoV clip point blade, GFN handle, and reliable rocker lock mechanism.
Last updated
Weight136 g (4.80 oz)
PriceUS$31.99
Blade steel8Cr13MoV
Lock typeRocker lock with secondary safety (variation of back lock, not Tri-Ad)
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length213 mm (8.39 in)
Closed length124 mm (4.88 in)
Blade thickness3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Handle materialGlass-filled nylon (GFN)
FinishSatin
Opening methodThumb Stud
Clip typeAmbidextrous 2-position pocket clip (tip up, reversible left/right)
Carry Profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Budget-friendly Utility CuttingGeneral-purpose Outdoor Use
Limitations
Not best for
Heavy Batonning Or Abuse Beyond Design Limits
Field Signals
Common praise
Solid build quality for the price
Ambidextrous carry and opening capability
Smooth operation after initial break-in and maintenance
Useful locking mechanism with secondary safety
Watchlist
Common complaints
Lock can be stiff and tricky to disengage safely
Requires two hands to close safely due to lock design and absence of finger choil
Non-deep carry pocket clip can wear pocket fabric
Some roughness on handle edges noted on early versions
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