---
product_id: 517235795
title: "Kudu Lite 4.25\" 5Cr15MoV Steel Clip Point Razor-Sharp Blade 5.75\" Zy-Ex Handle Everyday Carry Versatile Folding Knife"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "$38"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/517235795-kudu-lite-4-25-5cr15mov-steel-clip-point-razor-sharp
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 4.25" razor-sharp 5Cr15MoV steel blade 2.7 oz ultra-lightweight durable glass-reinforced Zy-Ex handle Kudu Lite 4.25" 5Cr15MoV Steel Clip Point Razor-Sharp Blade 5.75" Zy-Ex Handle Everyday Carry Versatile Folding Knife

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** $38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice through your day with the Kudu Lite — where classic design meets modern edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kudu Lite 4.25" 5Cr15MoV Steel Clip Point Razor-Sharp Blade 5.75" Zy-Ex Handle Everyday Carry Versatile Folding Knife by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** $38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/517235795-kudu-lite-4-25-5cr15mov-steel-clip-point-razor-sharp)

## Best For

- cold steel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cold steel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Robust glass-reinforced Zy-Ex handle with elegant wood grain texture ensures durability and style in one.
- • **Unbeatable Value:** Proven performance and premium materials at a price point that makes upgrading your EDC a no-brainer.
- • **Safety Meets Function:** Strong backspring and half-stop mechanism deliver secure, smooth one-handed operation every time.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Razor-sharp 4.25" clip point blade crafted from corrosion-resistant 5Cr15MoV steel for reliable edge retention.
- • **Effortless Everyday Carry:** At just 2.7 ounces, the Kudu Lite stays light in your pocket without sacrificing strength.

## Overview

The Cold Steel Kudu Lite is a versatile, lightweight folding knife featuring a 4.25-inch 5Cr15MoV stainless steel blade known for its rust resistance and sharpness. Its durable glass-reinforced Zy-Ex handle combines strength with a refined wood grain aesthetic. Designed for everyday carry, this knife offers secure handling with a strong backspring and half-stop, making it a reliable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike—all at an unbeatable price.

## Description

Buy Cold Steel KUDU LITE / 10" Overall / 4 1/4" Blade / 2MM Thick / 5CR15MOV Steel/Blister Packed,Black: Folding Hunting Knives - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Quite probably the best 8 dollar folding knife on the market. - Quite possibly the best sub $10 knife on the market lightweight Built Well solid in hand with a great tough zytel polymer handle/frame a nice thin 4.25 inch blade that comes down to around 17thoudanth of an inch behind the edge so it will slice very nicely. I wish they still made these in 4116 still rather than the 5cr that they are today but believe it or not the heat treat on these knives is done pretty good and they run them around 59 Rockwell so the edge retention is going to be pretty decent definitely not great but decent. The backspring is Stout and makes for a safe knife so long as you treat it as a non-locking knife that it is there is no reason you should ever fold this knife unintentionally the back spring is plenty strong. For $8 shipped you have a very nice slicing knife that is 4 1/4 in of cutting edge has no blade play side to side it's just a rock solid knife but also very very lightweight. It's comfortable in hand and believe it or not it is ready to do some pretty serious work if you need a good slicing work knife that has good cutting geometry and it's going to pass through materials with little effort this knife is for you if you don't want to spend much money. I love that it has a half stop which makes closing at like a traditional knife more fun to do and if you're closing at single-handed that half stop makes it a little safer. For $8 you really can't find better these knives sharpened very nicely take a ridiculous Edge my advice is don't take it to too high of a grit somewhere in the 320 to 600 range is ideal so it's got plenty of aggression because this still has no carbide volume and rather small grain so you need a little bit of tooth from the scratch pattern of the Stone to make these not get slick and glassy you want that Edge aggression so my advice is 320 Grit being the perfect finish or if you want a little finer than that 600 but at the max remember it's a very simple stainless composition so to get performance out of it a lot of that has to do with the quality of edge you put and to get performance it needs bite from the scratch pattern being there's no carbide volume in the steel to create that bite. Overall a really cool replica traditional knife with a rich culture behind it just a cool little knife. It's also a very serviceable knife that will perform very well for you for $8 as far as I'm concerned and I'm very deep in the knife community you can't spend $8 and get a better knife that will perform better for you then this knife at least that I've not ever seen. Well cold still has that mall Ninja type look and feel due to good old Mr Thompson and how he showed his company off in the videos that they did and in the Crusty Mall ninja shops that you would find Cold Steel that doesn't change the fact that cold still makes them dang good knives at excellent prices. One of the best EDC designs of all time is the American Lawman you can get that knife and s35vn that is well done and made in Taiwan for around 90 bucks you can't touch that much life anywhere else for that kind of money. So yes they do have that mall ninja Vibe as the brand but they do make a great product and they price it fairly and that's why I very much appreciate and respect Cold Steel even though Lynn Thomas isn't at the helm anymore. I have a lot of pre GSM Lynn Thomas era cold steels and they're all excellent knives and I have quite a few posts Lynn Thompson selling the company to GSM knives and they're just as good so as far as I've seen the quality hasn't fell off in any way since Lynn Thompson sold the company and I'm very happy to say that. If anything the quality still the same the pricing is still excellent and that mall ninja Vibe still fully exist within the brand it really hasn't changed very much and Lynn Thompson still definitely has his hand in Cold Steel he may not be running it but he definitely has his hands in it. I've met Lynn Thompson very many times over the years I would call him a friend actually since I have his cell phone number and he has mine and we talked fairly regularly I think he's a great guy I've supported him for the past 25 years and sold a great many knives for him so while I do wish Lynn was still at the home of the company and it's ownership stayed here in the USA I know he still has his hands in the company to some extent and I believe that's why the quality hasn't changed. Get you a kudu lite it's better than the ring lock version in my opinion, while the ring lock is cool if you are only gonna get one get the lite version as it's the better knife overall imo... Or just get both of them considering that will be less than 20 bucks to your door.
Review: My best cheap folding knife - Best under $10 folding knife purchase I've ever made. Yeah, the build and materials are simple, but for this price, it's totally unbeatable. It came surprisingly sharp right out of the box, and I use it everywhere, from quick kitchen tasks to camping trips. A true workhorse and total bang for your buck.

## Features

- PROVEN PERFORMANCE - With a design rooted in centuries of practicality, the Kudu Lite has proven its reliability time and again; Its enduring popularity speaks to its ability to tackle a wide range of tasks with ease
- LIGHTWEIGHT VERSATILITY - Weighing 2.7 ounces, the Kudu Lite is remarkably lightweight, making it effortless to carry and handle; Versatile design enables it to excel in various cutting tasks, adapting seamlessly to different environments and situations
- SUPERIOR BLADE - Featuring a mirror-polished 5Cr15MoV stainless steel blade, the Kudu Lite ensures exceptional rust resistance and durability; Expert heat treatment enhances its edge retention and facilitates effortless re-sharpening
- DURABLE HANDLE - Crafted from durable glass-reinforced Zy-Ex, the handle of the Kudu Lite offers both strength and aesthetics; The wood grain texture and polished silver embellishments add a touch of elegance to its robust build
- SPECS - Weight: 2.7 oz (76.5 g); Blade Thickness: 2 mm; Blade Length: 4.25"; Blade Steel: 5Cr15MoV Stainless Steel; Handle Length/Material: 5.75" Zy-Ex; Overall Length: 10"; Knife Type: Folder; Blade Shape: Clip Point

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BX1TFN3P |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #451,395 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2,148 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (469) |
| Date First Available | February 27, 2023 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon |
| Included Components | Cold Steel Kudu Ring Lock Folding Pocket Knife, Kudu Lite |
| Item Length | 13 Centimeters |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.32 x 4.37 x 0.43 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.4 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | GSM Outdoors |
| Material | Other |
| Model Name | CS-20KJZ |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Part Number | CS-20KJZ |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Military |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | Blister Pack |
| Special Feature | Foldable, Lightweight, Rust Resistant |
| Style | Classic |
| Suggested Users | Unisex-Adult |
| UPC | 888151032138 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Glass Reinforced Nylon
- **Included Components:** Cold Steel Kudu Ring Lock Folding Pocket Knife, Kudu Lite
- **Model Name:** CS-20KJZ
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Military
- **Special Feature:** Foldable, Lightweight, Rust Resistant
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite probably the best 8 dollar folding knife on the market.
*by S***E on March 29, 2025*

Quite possibly the best sub $10 knife on the market lightweight Built Well solid in hand with a great tough zytel polymer handle/frame a nice thin 4.25 inch blade that comes down to around 17thoudanth of an inch behind the edge so it will slice very nicely. I wish they still made these in 4116 still rather than the 5cr that they are today but believe it or not the heat treat on these knives is done pretty good and they run them around 59 Rockwell so the edge retention is going to be pretty decent definitely not great but decent. The backspring is Stout and makes for a safe knife so long as you treat it as a non-locking knife that it is there is no reason you should ever fold this knife unintentionally the back spring is plenty strong. For $8 shipped you have a very nice slicing knife that is 4 1/4 in of cutting edge has no blade play side to side it's just a rock solid knife but also very very lightweight. It's comfortable in hand and believe it or not it is ready to do some pretty serious work if you need a good slicing work knife that has good cutting geometry and it's going to pass through materials with little effort this knife is for you if you don't want to spend much money. I love that it has a half stop which makes closing at like a traditional knife more fun to do and if you're closing at single-handed that half stop makes it a little safer. For $8 you really can't find better these knives sharpened very nicely take a ridiculous Edge my advice is don't take it to too high of a grit somewhere in the 320 to 600 range is ideal so it's got plenty of aggression because this still has no carbide volume and rather small grain so you need a little bit of tooth from the scratch pattern of the Stone to make these not get slick and glassy you want that Edge aggression so my advice is 320 Grit being the perfect finish or if you want a little finer than that 600 but at the max remember it's a very simple stainless composition so to get performance out of it a lot of that has to do with the quality of edge you put and to get performance it needs bite from the scratch pattern being there's no carbide volume in the steel to create that bite. Overall a really cool replica traditional knife with a rich culture behind it just a cool little knife. It's also a very serviceable knife that will perform very well for you for $8 as far as I'm concerned and I'm very deep in the knife community you can't spend $8 and get a better knife that will perform better for you then this knife at least that I've not ever seen. Well cold still has that mall Ninja type look and feel due to good old Mr Thompson and how he showed his company off in the videos that they did and in the Crusty Mall ninja shops that you would find Cold Steel that doesn't change the fact that cold still makes them dang good knives at excellent prices. One of the best EDC designs of all time is the American Lawman you can get that knife and s35vn that is well done and made in Taiwan for around 90 bucks you can't touch that much life anywhere else for that kind of money. So yes they do have that mall ninja Vibe as the brand but they do make a great product and they price it fairly and that's why I very much appreciate and respect Cold Steel even though Lynn Thomas isn't at the helm anymore. I have a lot of pre GSM Lynn Thomas era cold steels and they're all excellent knives and I have quite a few posts Lynn Thompson selling the company to GSM knives and they're just as good so as far as I've seen the quality hasn't fell off in any way since Lynn Thompson sold the company and I'm very happy to say that. If anything the quality still the same the pricing is still excellent and that mall ninja Vibe still fully exist within the brand it really hasn't changed very much and Lynn Thompson still definitely has his hand in Cold Steel he may not be running it but he definitely has his hands in it. I've met Lynn Thompson very many times over the years I would call him a friend actually since I have his cell phone number and he has mine and we talked fairly regularly I think he's a great guy I've supported him for the past 25 years and sold a great many knives for him so while I do wish Lynn was still at the home of the company and it's ownership stayed here in the USA I know he still has his hands in the company to some extent and I believe that's why the quality hasn't changed. Get you a kudu lite it's better than the ring lock version in my opinion, while the ring lock is cool if you are only gonna get one get the lite version as it's the better knife overall imo... Or just get both of them considering that will be less than 20 bucks to your door.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My best cheap folding knife
*by R***T on November 4, 2025*

Best under $10 folding knife purchase I've ever made. Yeah, the build and materials are simple, but for this price, it's totally unbeatable. It came surprisingly sharp right out of the box, and I use it everywhere, from quick kitchen tasks to camping trips. A true workhorse and total bang for your buck.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for the price - so far.
*by A***H on April 15, 2022*

I bought this knife out of curiosity because it was so cheap. It's a lot better than expected and might actually be useful for fishing and camping. It feels somewhat flimsy in the hand, however, the blade is stable in the handle when extended. The metal also looks somewhat cheap, but it's easy to sharpen and might be pretty good for my purposes. The one thing I really dislike is the locking mechanism which makes it hard to open and dangerous to close. But what do you expect for this price?

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*