Cold Steel 5 Max Scout Tri-Ad Lock Knife Black GFN (5" Stonewash AUS-10)

This Knife

• Blade: Wide drop point blade with a stonewash finish made from AUS-10 steel.
• Opener: Thumb stud opener for easy one-handed operation.
• Handle: Lightweight and tactile black Glass-filled nylon (GFN).
• Lock: Cold steel's strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad lock.
• Carry: Reversible pocket clip for secure right, or left-side carry.

Cold Steel 5 Max Scout

The Cold Steel 5 Max Scout delivers the same commanding presence, strength, and confidence of the original 5 Max—refined with material choices that make it more accessible without compromising what matters most: performance.

Built with the same unmistakably wide, overbuilt blade profile, the 5 Max Scout is designed for serious cutting tasks. Its AUS-10 steel blade offers an excellent balance of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance, making it well suited for hard use in demanding conditions. The blade geometry remains unchanged, preserving the chopping power, stability, and durability that define the 5 Max platform.

Lockup is handled by Cold Steel’s proven Tri-Ad lock, a mechanism renowned for its strength, shock resistance, and reliability under load. Whether under torque or impact, the lock inspires confidence and reinforces the knife’s reputation as a true heavy-duty folder.

The handle shifts to a GFN (glass-filled nylon) construction, reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity. Aggressive texturing ensures a secure grip even in wet or gloved hands, keeping the knife firmly planted during tough jobs without adding unnecessary bulk.

The result is a folding knife that retains the beefiness, heft, and work-ready attitude of the 5 Max, while offering a lighter carry and a more streamlined approach to materials. The Cold Steel 5 Max Scout stands as a powerful, dependable tool—built to perform, built to last, and unmistakably part of the 5 Max lineage.