Cold Steel 43LS Urban Pal 1.50" Fixed Serrated Spear Point AUS-8A Blade with Black Rubber Handle

The Cold Steel 43LS Urban Pal is a pocket-friendly fixed blade knife built for everyday carry in urban and everyday settings. With a 1.50-inch blade and weighing less than half an ounce, this is the kind of knife you'll actually keep on you—clipped in a pocket, threaded on a keychain, or worn around your neck without thinking twice. The blade features a serrated spear point profile ground from AUS-8A stainless steel, a proven workhorse steel that holds an edge and resists corrosion without fussiness.

The black rubber handle (Kray-Ex) is sized to the blade's proportions, giving you enough grip to work without bulk. Whether you're opening packages, breaking down cardboard, cutting rope, or handling the random cutting tasks that pop up in daily life, the Urban Pal delivers reliable steel in a form factor that won't announce itself. This is a tool that earns its place in your pocket or on your belt loop, no ego required.

Cold Steel backs the design with a Secure-Ex sheath, keeping the blade safe and accessible when you're not using it. For anyone who values a capable fixed blade that stays out of the way until you need it, the Urban Pal checks every box.

Key Features

• 1.50-inch serrated spear point blade in AUS-8A stainless steel
• Less than half an ounce—genuinely pocketable
• Black rubber handle for reliable grip
• Secure-Ex sheath included
• Can be worn on a keychain, in a pocket, or around the neck
• Fixed blade design—no moving parts to fail

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Urban Pal suitable for everyday carry?

Yes. At less than half an ounce with a 1.50-inch blade, it's designed to be carried daily without burden—in a pocket, on a keyring, or around your neck. It's the kind of knife you'll actually have on you when you need it.

What steel is the blade made from?

The blade is AUS-8A stainless steel, a reliable cutting steel that holds an edge and resists corrosion. AUS-8A is known for its balance of edge retention and ease of maintenance—no fussiness required.

Does it come with a sheath?

Yes. The Cold Steel 43LS Urban Pal comes with a Secure-Ex sheath for safe carry and storage.

What is the blade edge—straight or serrated?

The blade features a serrated edge, which excels at cutting through fibrous or tough materials like rope and cordage without the need for frequent re-sharpening.