--- product_id: 71765588 title: "Medium Luzon 4\" 8Cr13MoV Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5\" GFN Handle Tactical EDC Folding Knife w/Leaf-Spring Lock" brand: "cold steel" price: "B/.108" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/71765588-medium-luzon-4-8cr13mov-razor-sharp-clip-point-blade-5 store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # ergonomic 5" GFN handle 4" razor-sharp clip point blade spring leaf lock + patent-pending safety Medium Luzon 4" 8Cr13MoV Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5" GFN Handle Tactical EDC Folding Knife w/Leaf-Spring Lock **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** B/.108 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—‘οΈ Carry Confidence, Slice with Precision β€” Own the Luzon Edge! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Medium Luzon 4" 8Cr13MoV Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5" GFN Handle Tactical EDC Folding Knife w/Leaf-Spring Lock by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** B/.108 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/71765588-medium-luzon-4-8cr13mov-razor-sharp-clip-point-blade-5) ## 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€’ **Ambidextrous & Versatile:** Ambidextrous design with lanyard hole and clip point blade perfect for tactical, utility, and carving tasks. - β€’ **Lightweight Tactical EDC:** At just 3.5 oz, this folder balances strength and portability for seamless everyday readiness. - β€’ **Unmatched Safety Locking System:** Dual-layer leaf-spring lock with patent-pending secondary safety ensures shock-resistant, secure blade lockup. - β€’ **Ergonomic Bamboo-Inspired Handle:** Glass-Filled Nylon handle with concave segments offers superior grip comfort and control for all-day carry. - β€’ **Precision-Crafted 8Cr13MoV Steel:** Expertly hardened to 57-58 HRC for razor-sharp edge retention and effortless resharpening. ## Overview The Cold Steel Medium Luzon folding knife features a 4-inch 8Cr13MoV stainless steel clip point blade hardened to 57-58 Rockwell for superior sharpness and edge retention. Its durable 5-inch Glass-Filled Nylon handle is ergonomically designed with bamboo-inspired concave segments for a secure grip. Equipped with a robust leaf-spring lock and a patent-pending secondary safety mechanism, this tactical EDC knife offers exceptional safety and shock resistance. Weighing just 3.5 ounces, it’s a lightweight yet formidable tool ideal for everyday carry, tactical use, and precision cutting. ## Description COLD STEEL MEDIUM LUZON TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFE: The Luzon's blade is comprised of 8Cr13MoV Stainless, and expertly hardened to 57-58 Rockwell and features sharp, strong, points with just enough belly to make it equally useful for cutting and slashing. You'll be dreaming of the Philippines once you experience Luzon's bamboo-inspired handle, featuring concave segments that offer countless comfortable grip options. Made of glass-filled nylon (GFN), the Luzon's handle is impervious to the elements, and is unlike any handle we've ever made before. Handsome and budget-friendly, and a breeze to flip open, the Luzons are a formidable choice for those going in harm's way. Offering incomparable levels of safety, they're equipped with a sturdy leaf-spring lock and a (patent-pending) secondary safety mechanism that, when engaged is extremely resistant to shock and impact. Your fingers will be safe even under the worst conditions. Available in two sizes, both feature a lanyard hole. Review: great knife - Great knife overall but required a fix: The knife was impossible to close with one hand because the liner lock spring is way too strong. I disassembled the knife. Bent the liner lock spring with my fingers but that was not enough. I put the spring in a vice and carefully bent it. Reassembled the knife (requires two torx screwdrivers and lots of patience) and now it works flawlessly, opens and closes with one hand just as it should. Earlier, I also polished the back of the blade where it touches the lock with very fine (black) wet-dry sand paper; that also makes closing slicker. As for the blade, it came fairly sharp and I only touched it up on a fine ceramic; slices a sheet of paper just fine but I haven't done any serious cutting yet. The edge has a decent angle, not too steep. The belly is flat-ground. Feels like a strong blade despite its slim profile. Very sharp point. Well balanced knife. Handle is very comfortable. I give it 5 stars even though I had to do a fairly big fix, but considering the price, on balance, 5 stars. Review: Luzon Medium, takes a little work - Like me start off by saying that I also own the Luzon XL, which I consider an excellent knife. It came stupid sharp out of the box, it opens easily both with the thumb tab and as a flipper. The lockup is positive and solid. The liner lock is easy to access and easy to manipulate. I found it lightweight, well balanced and a joy to use. For a "budget knife" it's a well made beastie. Now on to the Luzon Medium. At first glance it looks like Cold Steel tried to make a scaled down version of the Luzon XL. Operative word is "tried". They failed miserably. True, the edge is stupid sharp and it is a good looking knife, but that's all I can say for it. The thumb stud is next to impossible to use, and the flipper is downright painful to use. Using the liner lock to close the knife, well forget it. It's a machosists dream. Talk about painful. Added to the pain, the lockup is inconsistent. I bought it to use as a utility knife, but what use is an edc utility knife if you can't get the bloody thing open reliably? I sincerely doubt Lynn Thompson was involved in the design of this knife. Shame on you Cold Steel. *********************************************************** (edited 6/16/2024) In my original review I was very critical of how stiff the knife was in opening it. After having and using this knife for a bit I have to change my opinion. Put a few drops of oil at the pivot and work it open and closed, it will eventually loosen up and you will find this knife is your new bestest edc buddy. I absolutely LOVE this knife now and use it even in the kitchen. I highly recommend it. It even makes a good whittler! ## Features - MEDIUM LUZON FOLDER: Lynn C. Thompson's love of Filipino Martial Arts encouraged this collaboration with Mike Wallace on the Luzon folding knife; The Luzon everyday carry tactical folder is a formidable choice for those going in harm's way - 8CR13MOV STEEL: Possessing very similar properties to AUS8A, 8Cr13MoV is a reliable steel for working knives; This high-carbon stainless steel has proven itself to be tough and corrosion-resistant, it boasts good edge holding and is easy to re-sharpen - GFN HANDLE: The Medium Luzon folder features a handle made from Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN), a durable and high-quality material that provides a secure grip and comfortable handling; GFN offers reliable performance, enhancing handling and control - SPRING LEAF LOCK: Offering incomparable levels of safety, the Medium Luzon folder is equipped with a sturdy leaf-spring lock and a patent-pending secondary safety mechanism that, when engaged is extremely resistant to shock and impact - SPECS: Weight: 3.5 oz (99.2 g); Blade Thickness: 2.75 mm; Blade Length: 4"; Blade Steel: 8Cr13MoV; Handle Length/Material: 5" GFN; Overall Length: 9"; Knife Type: Folder; Blade Shape: Clip Point; Locking Mechanism: Spring Leaf Lock - RAZOR-SHARP CLIP POINT BLADE: Features a 4-inch clip point blade expertly hardened to 57-58 Rockwell with sharp, strong points and sufficient belly for versatile cutting and slashing applications - ERGONOMIC DESIGN: Concave segmented handle design offers countless comfortable grip options and includes a lanyard hole for convenient carrying and securing of the knife ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07BGHV3KN | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #49,809 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #175 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives | | Blade Length | 4 inches | | Blade Material | 8Cr13MoV Stainless | | Blade Shape | Clip Point | | Blade Type | Clip Point | | Brand | Cold Steel | | Brand Name | Cold Steel | | Color | Black Boxed | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,366 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442017752 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon | | Included Components | Safety Switch for pocket carry and extra lock protection. | | Item Length | 9 inches | | Item Shape | Rectangular Prism | | Item Type Name | FOLDER KNIFE | | Item Weight | 3.84 ounces | | Manufacturer | Cold Steel | | Model Name | Medium Luzon | | Model Number | 20NQL | | Part Number | 20NQL | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Carving | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | Boxed | | Special Feature | Manual | | Special Features | Manual | | Style | Modern | | UPC | 705442017752 | | Unit Count | 1 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:** 8Cr13MoV Stainless - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Color:** Black Boxed - **Handle Material:** Glass Reinforced Nylon - **Included Components:** Safety Switch for pocket carry and extra lock protection. - **Model Name:** Medium Luzon - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Carving - **Special Feature:** Manual - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![Medium Luzon 4" 8Cr13MoV Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5" GFN Handle Tactical EDC Folding Knife w/Leaf-Spring Lock - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-4233YctL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: This knife had a problem with the tip of the blade not sitting inside the handle when it was closed and could cut bad. Did they fix that problem ?** A: Nope... I bought one this week 10-21. I clipped it on my pocket, walked 200', reached into my pocket, and jammed the thing into my finger, nearly to the bone. WORST DESIGN EVER. Just passing a finger tip over the point, WHILE THE BLADE IS FULLY CLOSED, will snag the tip of the blade. Totally irresponsible to market this product. **Q: Can this knife be easily opened with a thumb stud?** A: For me, the thumb stud is too close to the blade's pivot to provide enough leverage to deploy the blade. Also, as others have noted, when new, this knife requires a small amount of lubrication on the pivot. Once done, the blade will deploy very easily with the flipper, and with as much speed and authoritative snap as an automatic. **Q: Is the liner lock still getting stuck? Is the blade still not centered? Are people still being cut cuz it opens in the pocket?** A: Any folding pocket knife with an easy opening mechanism - be it disk, hole, thumb studs, or flipper - can jostle around in a pocket and open by mistake. I had a Benchmade Ascent with an opening hole that was partially opened by my handkerchief of all things, and cut myself - a bunched up portion of the handkerchief got wedged in the opening hole and when I put my hand in my pocket that moved the handkerchief which in turn moved the tip of the blade out of the handle just a little. Ever since, I carry whatever knife is in rotation in a short section of bicycle innertube, taped closed at the bottom (Gorilla Duct Tape is superb). When I pull the pocket knife out to open a package, the bicycle inner tube section just automatically stays in my pocket. The Luzon is pretty safe. It has a VERY stiff detent, at least on the 3 or 4 I own (one user and one collector in the box of each length). In fact the detent is so stiff i can't open with thumbstud, only with flipper, and even that wears out the pad of my finger. The reason for the stiffness, which is intentional, is so the blade will really fly out and lock solid when it finally snaps off the detent. That having been said, knives with easy opening mechanisms are ALWAYS paired with pocket clips, and the blade ALWAYS sits towards a pocket seam, never away from it. This substantially limits the amount of blade that can accidentally open. It is also the real reason pocket clips are usually overly tight. It's not so the knife won't fall out of our pocket if we lean over (or get hung upside down???). It's so the pocket knife, once clipped against a seam, won't start sliding towards the middle and thereby allow the blade to open. Buck actually had it right with the original Folding Hunter 110 which came with a sheath (although the sheath was to dodge to avoid restrictive concealed pocket knife laws). I recognize you have already figured all this out on your own. But I wrote this for the sake of any noobies who happen by. Quality control - you're right, the quality control is dismal compared to a $22 Pro Lite. However, there's nothing out there which can do light kitchen duties like the Luzon - 4" is paring size, the blade isn't too thick. And the 6" version can quarter a Costco rotisserie chicken for an impromptu tailgater. **Q: How much does the large one weigh?** A: The medium weights 3.5 oz or 98 grams. I have held the large and I don't believe it is over 6 ozs. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great knife *by D***. on June 30, 2026* Great knife overall but required a fix: The knife was impossible to close with one hand because the liner lock spring is way too strong. I disassembled the knife. Bent the liner lock spring with my fingers but that was not enough. I put the spring in a vice and carefully bent it. Reassembled the knife (requires two torx screwdrivers and lots of patience) and now it works flawlessly, opens and closes with one hand just as it should. Earlier, I also polished the back of the blade where it touches the lock with very fine (black) wet-dry sand paper; that also makes closing slicker. As for the blade, it came fairly sharp and I only touched it up on a fine ceramic; slices a sheet of paper just fine but I haven't done any serious cutting yet. The edge has a decent angle, not too steep. The belly is flat-ground. Feels like a strong blade despite its slim profile. Very sharp point. Well balanced knife. Handle is very comfortable. I give it 5 stars even though I had to do a fairly big fix, but considering the price, on balance, 5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luzon Medium, takes a little work *by H***E on April 26, 2023* Like me start off by saying that I also own the Luzon XL, which I consider an excellent knife. It came stupid sharp out of the box, it opens easily both with the thumb tab and as a flipper. The lockup is positive and solid. The liner lock is easy to access and easy to manipulate. I found it lightweight, well balanced and a joy to use. For a "budget knife" it's a well made beastie. Now on to the Luzon Medium. At first glance it looks like Cold Steel tried to make a scaled down version of the Luzon XL. Operative word is "tried". They failed miserably. True, the edge is stupid sharp and it is a good looking knife, but that's all I can say for it. The thumb stud is next to impossible to use, and the flipper is downright painful to use. Using the liner lock to close the knife, well forget it. It's a machosists dream. Talk about painful. Added to the pain, the lockup is inconsistent. I bought it to use as a utility knife, but what use is an edc utility knife if you can't get the bloody thing open reliably? I sincerely doubt Lynn Thompson was involved in the design of this knife. Shame on you Cold Steel. *********************************************************** (edited 6/16/2024) In my original review I was very critical of how stiff the knife was in opening it. After having and using this knife for a bit I have to change my opinion. Put a few drops of oil at the pivot and work it open and closed, it will eventually loosen up and you will find this knife is your new bestest edc buddy. I absolutely LOVE this knife now and use it even in the kitchen. I highly recommend it. It even makes a good whittler! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good knife, but not smooth to deoloy *by I***E on July 12, 2026* Not the heaviest duty knife in the world but it's got a good size blade that gets sharp and stays that way. I really like the spear point. My one gripe is that the pocket clip does not disengage from a jeans pocket easily. ## Frequently Bought Together - Cold Steel Medium Luzon 4" 8Cr13MoV Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5" GFN Handle Tactical EDC Folding Knife w/Leaf-Spring Lock - Cold Steel Large Luzon 6" 8Cr13MoV Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 7.5" GFN Handle Tactical EDC Folding Knife w/Leaf-Spring Lock - COLD STEEL Finn Wolf 3.5in AUS8A Razor-Sharp Straight Back Blade 4.375in Griv-Ex OD Green Handle Hunting Folding Knife, Boxed --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/71765588-medium-luzon-4-8cr13mov-razor-sharp-clip-point-blade-5](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/71765588-medium-luzon-4-8cr13mov-razor-sharp-clip-point-blade-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*