New for 2020 - We are happy to announce a Kudu Lite model, designed to be even more affordable it resembles our classic Kudu ring lock knife in every aspect except it relies on a heavy spring to keep the blade open like classic slip joint pocket knives. Cold Steel is well-known for being willing to push the envelope. The original Kudu, much like the traditional ring lock knives of South Africa, is a cheap knife made of sub-par materials, but gets the job done like it should. Just when you thought a functional knife couldn't get any cheaper, the Kudu Light arrives, as a simple slip joint.