Cold Steel Mayhem handle scales

Cold Steel Mayhem handle scales

In 2023, Cold Steel—renowned for overbuilt, hard-use designs—unveiled the Mayhem (model CS-FL-60DPLM / Mayhem AUS10) as their boldest folding knife yet. First teased at SHOT Show 2023 on January 18, 2023, it channeled classic Cold Steel brashness with gargantuan proportions, debuting as the company's largest production folder

The Cold Steel Mayhem features a massive 6-inch modified cleaver blade in AUS-10A stainless steel (satin finish, 4mm thick) for exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and heavy-duty chopping/slicing. Weighing ~13 oz with 13.2-inch overall length, it boasts the new Atlas Lock (dual-pin sliding mechanism, debuted on Engage 2022) for unbreakable security, double thumb studs for ambidextrous one-hand opening, textured black/gray GFN (or G-10) handles, and reversible pocket clip—ideal for survival, bushcraft, and tactical EDC

A limited Launch Edition (1000 serialized pieces) used premium S35VN steel with black/red G-10. Priced ~$110–$350 MSRP (Taiwan-made), it earned praise for intimidating size, reliable lockup, and value—solidifying Cold Steel's legacy in overbuilt folding knives and giant pocket folders for demanding users