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Questions & Answers
How wide are belt slots? Expert Answer

The belts clips are designed for belts up to 1.75".

by Ethan C., Gear Expert, July 17, 2018
What's the blade length on this knife, and also it's predecessor SM I?? Expert Answer

The blade length on the II is 3.25".

The blade length on the I was 4.5", a difference of 1.25".

Mark H.

by Mark H., Gear Expert, December 26, 2017
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
Boot knife by KMH, July 5, 2017
Imagine a scenario where you are attacked from behind or by multiple ruffians. You go down hard, but still retain consciousness, as blows rain down on you. You are unable to get a hand into your pocket to retrieve your trusty folder, but you are able...
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Safe maker 11 by SIR William, August 18, 2017
THIS is my EDC (everyday carry) I don't leave home with out it being a desabled Vietnam veteran it's my chose to carry everybody needs a EDC I chose Cold Steel you can't go wrong cold steel it's always there when you need it.
4/6 found this helpful
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Safe w/ COLD STEEL by Bk, March 4, 2024
Cold steel is the best for these types of push daggers. Best value for money and sharper than 45 taking home the roost in 2024, no doubt about it. FJB and the all the doubters who will be unable to make it.
1/1 found this helpful
Helpful Negative Review
Poor sheath design by TBone, January 3, 2019
The knife arrived sharp and the handle is comfortable to hold. However, this is not an easy knife to sharpen once dulled. The sheath is a weakness due to the belt clip having been designed for the thinnest of belts. A belt more than 1/8” thickness wi...
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Most Recent Reviews
cold steel push knife by bardoman, Verified Owner, August 3, 2025
Well made, sharp, fits perfect in your hand, easily concealed, the perfect hidden companion.
Most Recent Reviews
Cheapest Cold Steel product I’ve purchased by Racer272, Verified Owner, December 29, 2024
Really cheap stainless steel. Just stamped metal on 1 side and spear like on the other. I expected both sides to be spear like. Point is sharp but the blades of the spear a dull and crappy angle grinds. Paid half price for this so I’m not super u...
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Blade Length:
3.25 in
Overall Length:
5 in
Blade Shape:
Dagger
Blade Material:
Japanese AUS 8A
Handle Material:
Kray-Ex
Handle Color:
Black, Silver
Blade Finish:
Stonewash
Sheath Material:
KYDEX

Code: 24-KPD-CS-12DCST

MPN: CS-12DCST

UPC: 705442016267

List: $57.99Save 17%
$47.89
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Product Info for Cold Steel Safe Maker II AUS 8A Stainless Knife

Cold Steel has been making push knives for over a quarter century. Over the years Cold Steel has continually refined the designs, discarding some features and enhancing others. Constantly striving to produce the best push knife in the world. The Cold Steel Safe Maker II represents the pinnacle of learning, experience, testing, and development. The blades, shafts, and 'T' shaped tangs is fashioned from one solid piece of Japanese AUS8A Stainless Steel with a stone washed finish, and then subsequently vacuum heat treated and sub-zero quenched for added strength and performance. A textured Kray-Ex handle encapsulates the tang and part of the shaft for added comfort and security. Includes an easily concealable and sturdy Secure-Ex boot/belt sheath.image

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Specifications for Cold Steel Safe Maker II AUS 8A Stainless Knife:

Manufacturer: Cold Steel
Blade Length: 3.25 in
Overall Length: 5 in
Blade Shape: Dagger
Blade Material: Japanese AUS 8A
Knife Application: Fixed Blade
Included Accessories: Secure-Ex Sheath
Handle Material: Kray-Ex
Handle Length: 1.75 in
Handle Finish: Stonewash
Handle Color: Silver, Black
Blade Finish: Stonewash
Blade Thickness: 4.6 mm
Sheath Material: KYDEX
Weight: 1.8 oz, 2.3 oz
Condition: New
Color: Black/Silver

Features of Cold Steel Safe Maker II AUS 8A Stainless Knife:

  • Blades
  • shafts and T shaped tangs are fashioned from one solid piece of stainless steel
  • 2.3oz
  • overall weight
  • 3-1/4" blade length
  • 1-3/4" long Kray-Ex handle
  • 5" overall length
  • Japanese AUS 8A stainless with stone washed finish
  • Includes a Secure-Ex sheath

Package Contents:

  • Cold Steel Safe Maker II AUS 8A Stainless Knife
  • Secure-Ex Sheath

Cold Steel Safe Maker II AUS 8A Stainless Knife Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Cold Steel Safe Maker II AUS 8A Stainless Knife, Black/Silver, 5in, CS-12DCST , MPN: CS-12DCST , UPC: 705442016267 , Code: 24-KPD-CS-12DCST
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