--- product_id: 2128959 title: "Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter 3-5/8\"" brand: "cold steel" price: "β‚Ή 2959" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/2128959-cold-steel-pendleton-lite-hunter-3-5-8 store_origin: IN region: India --- # 3.63in German 4116 stainless steel blade Lightweight 2.7oz for fatigue-free use Weather-resistant Secure-Ex sheath Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter 3-5/8" **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** β‚Ή 2959 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”₯ Own the wild with precision and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter 3-5/8" by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** β‚Ή 2959 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/2128959-cold-steel-pendleton-lite-hunter-3-5-8) ## 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 - β€’ **All-Weather Ready:** Secure-Ex sheath guards your knife against the elements, keeping it safe and accessible no matter where your adventure takes you. - β€’ **Featherlight Precision:** At just 2.7 ounces, the ergonomic high-impact polypropylene handle ensures all-day comfort and control without fatigue. - β€’ **Razor-Sharp German Steel:** Cryo-quenched 4116 stainless steel blade delivers unmatched edge retention and durability for every outdoor challenge. - β€’ **Versatile Drop Point Design:** Perfectly shaped for slicing, skinning, and utility tasks, this fixed blade is your go-to companion for hunting and fieldwork. - β€’ **Iconic Pendleton Craftsmanship:** Inspired by Lloyd Pendleton’s legendary design, this knife blends timeless style with rugged functionality β€” a must-have for serious outdoors professionals. ## Overview The Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter is a compact, fixed-blade hunting knife featuring a 3.63-inch cryo-quenched German 4116 stainless steel drop point blade and a lightweight, ergonomic polypropylene handle. Weighing only 2.7 ounces, it offers superior control and fatigue-free use. Its weather-resistant Secure-Ex sheath ensures durability and safe carry in harsh outdoor conditions. Designed for versatile outdoor tasks, this knife combines iconic craftsmanship with practical performance, making it an essential tool for camping, hunting, and survival. ## Description COLD STEEL PENDLETON HUNTER FIXED BLADE KNIFE WITH SHEATH (CS-20SPH): Over the years our Pendleton Hunters hunting knives have become enormously popular, and many people have asked us for a more affordable Pendleton that will accommodate just about anyones budget. In appearance, the Pendleton Lite Hunter fixed blade outdoor hunting knife strongly resembles Lloyds classic functional designs, with a practical drop point blade, modest guard, hollowed bolster area, and a flared butt to aid retention in slippery and inclement conditions. The only major changes were the adoption of subzero cryo quenched German 4116 Stainless steel and the use of high-impact polypropylene for the handle. If you are looking for a dependable and award winning hunting / utility knife that will serve you well for years to come - then you would be hard pressed to beat the Pendleton Lite Hunter. SPECS: - Weight: 2.7oz; - Blade Thickness: 3mm; - Blade Length: 3 5/8in (92mm); - Blade Steel: German 4116 Stainless Cryo Quenched; - Handle Length/Material: 4-7/8in High Impact Polypropylene; - Overall Length: 8-1/2in; - Additional Features: Secure-Ex Sheath; - Knife Type: Fixed Blade; - Length Range: 3-5 in; - Steel Family: German Steels; - Blade Shape: Drop Point. Review: A truly fine thing - I've noticed something I'd have to call a "knife fashion cycle" over the years. Because knives have so many uses, they take countless forms. Because many people buy knives not to use them, but to simply have them (the way certain wonderful women collect shoes), their designs wander in many far-from-practical directions. Often because what looks interesting isn't necessarily the same as what is actually useful. When I first handled this knife, I admit I was coming from the position of skepticism relative to the overwhelmingly favorable opinions people have of it. Some background would make my review make more sense. I bought this knife because I wanted something to fill something like the fashion niche of the Bear Grylls-style "survival" knife. I wanted something with a one-sided finger guard that could be pushed into wood-craft service in a pinch (when I'm serious about this function, I use a KA-BAR Heavy Bowie, which has a single bevel and is almost 1/4" thick and wears like magic). I wanted a short-blade hunting knife that would do all the things the woods might want without requiring a second thought before leaving the house. It also happened that I wanted a light knife for roughing wood carving projects- something I've been using the KA-BAR to do before switching to power-tools (like the Merlin.) I needed something for finer work that had a comfortable handle- something I could manipulate close to the point. Finally, I wanted something, unlike the beautiful S30V blade on my Leatherman, that I could ask horrible things of without feeling guilty. A real utility knife. A mechanic's knife. An "I shouldn't be using a knife for this" knife. I realize now that I bought this knife with the thought that it would serve all three. First, because it's the right shape. Second, because it's the right steel. Third, because it's the right price. What I've decided, after just beginning to put this knife to use in exactly such ways, that it transcends "knife fashion." I feel like I'm only beginning to appreciate the potential in this thing. For instance, because it's practically weightless, this is the knife I'll take with me on minimalist cross-terrain trips (mixed hiking and solo rock-climbing). Its kitchen-like sensibilities will guarantee that it sees service on backpacking trips. I even think I might attach a small float to it's lanyard hole, giving it just-over-neutral buoyancy, and call it a diving knife (I'm really tired of losing diving knives by having them fall out of their quick-release sheaths). I feel like it's that light. And if I do lose this knife, or even give it away, I won't feel that bad. I think I'll probably just buy a new one. *UPDATE: I did give it a way to a girl who was hitchhiking back to CA after being denied access to her summer internship at the Quebec border for having a 2-inch pocket knife. **UPDATE: And I did buy another one :) It's true. I don't think any knife could live up to the hype this thing has surrounding it (which I feel like I'm adding to with my review- which you're reading because thinking about this knife is just kinda fun). About the steel, when I got this knife, it was hair-shaving sharp. As promised. After a day of rough and dirty use, it isn't. It's more like a dull razor. Still "razor" sharp. Still shaves. But not nearly as well. As a kid, it seemed perfectly reasonable to build a submarine-helicopter-jet-spaceship-tank out of legos. As an adult, I do genuinely appreciate that some functions cannot be served by compromise with others. And I don't believe a "perfect knife" exists, or ever will. This one, however, is superior to its type, and, as farmer Hoggett once say, "That'll do." Review: Easy to Handle - Cost Effective - FOR EVERY ADVENTURE - The Pendleton Lite Hunter is a practical fixed-blade knife designed for rugged use; The sturdy German 4116 Stainless Steel 3-5/8in blade holds up under extreme conditions, while a flared butt design offers extra grip control COMFORT & PRECISION - Cold Steel's Pendleton Lite Hunter combines a lightweight build with an ergonomic high-impact polypropylene handle, ensuring fatigue-free use during long hunting sessions; The hollow bolster area provides a comfortable thumb rest COMPACT & VERSATILE - Weighing just 2.7oz, this utility knife is a great companion for hunting & fieldwork; The drop point blade's shape is perfect for slicing & skinning, making this fixed-blade knife a go-to utility knife for versatile outdoor tasks SECURE-EX SHEATH - Equipped with a lightweight, tough Secure-Ex sheath, this compact hunting knife stays safely in place while being easy to carry anywhere; The weather-resistant design ensures your knife is protected in the harshest environments SPECS - Weight: 2.7oz; Blade Thickness: 3mm; Blade Length: 3-5/8in; Blade Steel: German 4116 Stainless Cryo Quenched; Handle: 4-7/8in High Impact Polypropylene; Length: 8-1/2in; Length Range: 3-5in; Steel Family: German Steels; Blade Shape: Drop Point Replica model of renowned custom knife maker Lloyd Pendleton's most popular model 4.875-inch, high impact polypropylene handle and 4116 German stainless steel blade; includes Cor-Ex sheath Copied specs here. Have been a huge COLD STEEL fan since day one. Sadly there have been many changes, some good and some not. This particular knife is one that has survived and not only done well but has proven itself over time. Wholesale price is already fair and cost effective. If you happen to find it on sale my advice is to go ahead and buy half a dozen or more extras. Wonderful for glove box, tool set, day pack/bugout bag. Although not designed specifically for fishing it handles taking apart a 16" trout or even a tough Whitefish without a burp. Currently there is a trend to carry a fixed blade for every day carry (EDC), Consider giving this a try, it' lightweight and unobtrusive. Have given away bunches to kids and grandkids and use it as a teaching opportunity in knife safety , bushcraft and survival skills. For more serious use there is a scaled up version, Pendleton Hunter which constantly gets great scores. Be safe, a dull knife is dangerous. ## Features - FOR EVERY ADVENTURE - The Pendleton Lite Hunter is a practical fixed-blade knife designed for rugged use; The sturdy German 4116 Stainless Steel 3-5/8in blade holds up under extreme conditions, while a flared butt design offers extra grip control - COMFORT & PRECISION - Cold Steel's Pendleton Lite Hunter combines a lightweight build with an ergonomic high-impact polypropylene handle, ensuring fatigue-free use during long hunting sessions; The hollow bolster area provides a comfortable thumb rest - COMPACT & VERSATILE - Weighing just 2.7oz, this utility knife is a great companion for hunting & fieldwork; The drop point blade's shape is perfect for slicing & skinning, making this fixed-blade knife a go-to utility knife for versatile outdoor tasks - SECURE-EX SHEATH - Equipped with a lightweight, tough Secure-Ex sheath, this compact hunting knife stays safely in place while being easy to carry anywhere; The weather-resistant design ensures your knife is protected in the harshest environments - SPECS - Weight: 2.7oz; Blade Thickness: 3mm; Blade Length: 3-5/8in; Blade Steel: German 4116 Stainless Cryo Quenched; Handle: 4-7/8in High Impact Polypropylene; Length: 8-1/2in; Length Range: 3-5in; Steel Family: German Steels; Blade Shape: Drop Point - Replica model of renowned custom knife maker Lloyd Pendleton's most popular model - 4.875-inch, high impact polypropylene handle and 4116 German stainless steel blade; includes Cor-Ex sheath - 3.625-inch blade length, 8.5-inch overall length, and 2.7-ounce weight - Includes limited manufacturer's warranty; details included with purchase - This item is not for sale in some specific zip codes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00322NAE6 | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #58,468 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #80 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives | | Blade Edge | Plain Edge | | Blade Length | 3.63 Inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Shape | Drop Point | | Brand | Cold Steel | | Brand Name | Cold Steel | | Color | Hunter Lite | | Customer Package Type | Secure-Ex Reinforced Package | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 598 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442008859 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Polypropylene (PP) | | Included Components | Sheath | | Is Product Cordless | Yes | | Item Length | 8.5 Inches | | Item Type Name | FIXED KNIFE | | Item Weight | 0.14 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | GSM LLC | | Model Name | Pendleton Lite Hunter 3-5/8" German 4116 Stainless Steel Drop Point Fixed Blade | | Model Number | 20SPH | | Power Source | hand_powered | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hunting | | Reusability | Reusable | | Special Feature | Manual | | Special Features | Manual | | Style | Classic | | Theme | Outdoor | | UPC | 705442008859 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Color:** Hunter Lite - **Handle Material:** Polypropylene (PP) - **Included Components:** Sheath - **Model Name:** Pendleton Lite Hunter 3-5/8" German 4116 Stainless Steel Drop Point Fixed Blade - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Hunting - **Special Feature:** Manual - **Style:** Classic ## Images ![Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter 3-5/8" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61v8zO4BtJL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Image shows flat grind but description says hollow grind. Which is it?** A: Cold steel on occasion will change the grind type. The pendleton lite use to be hollow ground but is now a Sabre grind (flat) of which I prefere over a hollow ground blade normally especially on inexpensive steel value knife. **Q: Will the edge chip if you baton and make feather stick with it? The pendleton Lite's edge was chipped when I made feather stick.** A: If your Pendleton Hunter chipped while making a feather stick there is definitely something wrong with the integrity of the knife as these are typically very tough and durable. As long as you are working with wood a knife should never chip during normal usage. Send it back or have it looked at by a knife smith. **Q: is it made in USA?** A: Check these websites and the associated videos at cold steel website.I have attached the youtube website videos if you find it easier.The site info is very convincing and my experience with knives Pendleton (mini Hunter, Hunter, Master Hunter) has been rewarding.http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/36LPSS/PENDLETON_HUNTER.aspxhttp://www.coldsteel.com/Product/36LPME/Pendleton_Mini_Hunter.aspxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lV9_5M1F9Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64RGEAAryPs **Q: Is it made in China?** A: Mine's the VG1 version and it's stamped Japan on the blade. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly fine thing *by E***R on March 27, 2012* I've noticed something I'd have to call a "knife fashion cycle" over the years. Because knives have so many uses, they take countless forms. Because many people buy knives not to use them, but to simply have them (the way certain wonderful women collect shoes), their designs wander in many far-from-practical directions. Often because what looks interesting isn't necessarily the same as what is actually useful. When I first handled this knife, I admit I was coming from the position of skepticism relative to the overwhelmingly favorable opinions people have of it. Some background would make my review make more sense. I bought this knife because I wanted something to fill something like the fashion niche of the Bear Grylls-style "survival" knife. I wanted something with a one-sided finger guard that could be pushed into wood-craft service in a pinch (when I'm serious about this function, I use a KA-BAR Heavy Bowie, which has a single bevel and is almost 1/4" thick and wears like magic). I wanted a short-blade hunting knife that would do all the things the woods might want without requiring a second thought before leaving the house. It also happened that I wanted a light knife for roughing wood carving projects- something I've been using the KA-BAR to do before switching to power-tools (like the Merlin.) I needed something for finer work that had a comfortable handle- something I could manipulate close to the point. Finally, I wanted something, unlike the beautiful S30V blade on my Leatherman, that I could ask horrible things of without feeling guilty. A real utility knife. A mechanic's knife. An "I shouldn't be using a knife for this" knife. I realize now that I bought this knife with the thought that it would serve all three. First, because it's the right shape. Second, because it's the right steel. Third, because it's the right price. What I've decided, after just beginning to put this knife to use in exactly such ways, that it transcends "knife fashion." I feel like I'm only beginning to appreciate the potential in this thing. For instance, because it's practically weightless, this is the knife I'll take with me on minimalist cross-terrain trips (mixed hiking and solo rock-climbing). Its kitchen-like sensibilities will guarantee that it sees service on backpacking trips. I even think I might attach a small float to it's lanyard hole, giving it just-over-neutral buoyancy, and call it a diving knife (I'm really tired of losing diving knives by having them fall out of their quick-release sheaths). I feel like it's that light. And if I do lose this knife, or even give it away, I won't feel that bad. I think I'll probably just buy a new one. *UPDATE: I did give it a way to a girl who was hitchhiking back to CA after being denied access to her summer internship at the Quebec border for having a 2-inch pocket knife. **UPDATE: And I did buy another one :) It's true. I don't think any knife could live up to the hype this thing has surrounding it (which I feel like I'm adding to with my review- which you're reading because thinking about this knife is just kinda fun). About the steel, when I got this knife, it was hair-shaving sharp. As promised. After a day of rough and dirty use, it isn't. It's more like a dull razor. Still "razor" sharp. Still shaves. But not nearly as well. As a kid, it seemed perfectly reasonable to build a submarine-helicopter-jet-spaceship-tank out of legos. As an adult, I do genuinely appreciate that some functions cannot be served by compromise with others. And I don't believe a "perfect knife" exists, or ever will. This one, however, is superior to its type, and, as farmer Hoggett once say, "That'll do." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to Handle - Cost Effective *by K***V on August 8, 2025* FOR EVERY ADVENTURE - The Pendleton Lite Hunter is a practical fixed-blade knife designed for rugged use; The sturdy German 4116 Stainless Steel 3-5/8in blade holds up under extreme conditions, while a flared butt design offers extra grip control COMFORT & PRECISION - Cold Steel's Pendleton Lite Hunter combines a lightweight build with an ergonomic high-impact polypropylene handle, ensuring fatigue-free use during long hunting sessions; The hollow bolster area provides a comfortable thumb rest COMPACT & VERSATILE - Weighing just 2.7oz, this utility knife is a great companion for hunting & fieldwork; The drop point blade's shape is perfect for slicing & skinning, making this fixed-blade knife a go-to utility knife for versatile outdoor tasks SECURE-EX SHEATH - Equipped with a lightweight, tough Secure-Ex sheath, this compact hunting knife stays safely in place while being easy to carry anywhere; The weather-resistant design ensures your knife is protected in the harshest environments SPECS - Weight: 2.7oz; Blade Thickness: 3mm; Blade Length: 3-5/8in; Blade Steel: German 4116 Stainless Cryo Quenched; Handle: 4-7/8in High Impact Polypropylene; Length: 8-1/2in; Length Range: 3-5in; Steel Family: German Steels; Blade Shape: Drop Point Replica model of renowned custom knife maker Lloyd Pendleton's most popular model 4.875-inch, high impact polypropylene handle and 4116 German stainless steel blade; includes Cor-Ex sheath Copied specs here. Have been a huge COLD STEEL fan since day one. Sadly there have been many changes, some good and some not. This particular knife is one that has survived and not only done well but has proven itself over time. Wholesale price is already fair and cost effective. If you happen to find it on sale my advice is to go ahead and buy half a dozen or more extras. Wonderful for glove box, tool set, day pack/bugout bag. Although not designed specifically for fishing it handles taking apart a 16" trout or even a tough Whitefish without a burp. Currently there is a trend to carry a fixed blade for every day carry (EDC), Consider giving this a try, it' lightweight and unobtrusive. Have given away bunches to kids and grandkids and use it as a teaching opportunity in knife safety , bushcraft and survival skills. For more serious use there is a scaled up version, Pendleton Hunter which constantly gets great scores. Be safe, a dull knife is dangerous. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practical and efficient *by K***R on December 23, 2024* Excellent slicer especially for not being a scandi grind. Razor sharp, super light and stainless so you can harvest game and prep food without worrying about corrosion. Not the coolest looking knife but practical for a bug out bag. It's a bit hard to unsheath at first. 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