So I bought my first Cold Steel knife.

[defenestrate]

I have a little ParaEdge necker that is pretty cool. Bought a couple of others that fell apart. Now they were really inexpensive (and on sale) but I probably won't grab any more until I see a good sale on a style I like (and there are a few I find pretty neat). Have thought about getting a tomahawk or one of their swords but I don't know well enough to know which swords I can really use. I know some are pretty stout.

[SpyderEdgeForever]

defenestrate, that is a great knife. I am so glad you got one and are comfortable with it. Isn't that design so cool?


VIVI AND DEFENESTRATE and PEACENT and everyone else! WOW! CHECK THIS OUT! Latest COLD STEEL NEWS: Look at the new upcoming 2018 models! WOW!

http://knifenews.com/new-cold-steel-2018-knives/


You are gonna be amazed. Thank GOD for SPYDERCO and COLD STEEL! :) :) :)

Look at the new models: The LUZON and the Mini Tac Bowie! WOW!

Sal Glesser and Lynn Thompson are two of the most important men and knife designers in all human history if you ask me.

Look at the Double Safe Hunter and Bush Ranger folders and the Storm Cloud. I am in a state of utter knife lightning here! WOW! :)

[ThePeacent]

thanks SEF! I missed that.

there's so many good looking, well built designs in there! I'm glad they've opened to new steels, added thumb plates to some of their folders and that Safe Hunter ought to become the worthy pocket bowie that some people didn't find in the Broken Skull.

the Drop Forged push knife looks like a winner too.

Vivi, you ought to check that Bowie Mini Tac out (legalities apart OFC)

thanks again for the link SEF!

[SpyderEdgeForever]

You are very welcome my friend! I was hoping you would check that out and I am glad you did. Yeah that Mini Tac Bowie looks like it would fit within a wide range of knife ordinances because the blade is under 4 inches long or appears to be, and it is a fixed blade. Am I correct in that those Mini Tac knives are full tang ?

[ThePeacent]

You are very welcome my friend! I was hoping you would check that out and I am glad you did. Yeah that Mini Tac Bowie looks like it would fit within a wide range of knife ordinances because the blade is under 4 inches long or appears to be, and it is a fixed blade. Am I correct in that those Mini Tac knives are full tang ?

yes they are. At least the older ones.
And very good slicers due to the width (Edge to spine) of the blade, while still being very lightweight.
Excellent urban or hiking fixed blades if you ask me

[anagarika]

@Vivi,

Are you not interested in Finn Wolf?

@SEF,

Thanks, not many new folders, and I’m wondering what is this new safety mechanism they come up with, on the Luzon and Safe Hunter ..

[xceptnl]

Though I don't prefer them any longer, Cold Steel's larger tanto models were finely made. These two examples were mine at one point.

Oyabun in Carbon V




Magnum Tanto IX in San Mai III

[vivi]

Those are pretty

[anagarika]

@Vivi,

You may like Broken Skull with the simpler handle shape compared to Endura ... it’s very thin though.

Edit to add:
Reading the resurrected Endura vs Military thread, I think it’s safe to say the CS BS does better than either. CTS-XHP, DLC, lightweight, G10 linerless, Triad Lock, FFG, and with handle contour more similar to E3 than E4, except that the butt is slimmer.

[Doc Dan]

I love the design of the Broken Skull. The only thing I do not like is Broken Skull written on the blade.

[anagarika]

I love the design of the Broken Skull. The only thing I do not like is Broken Skull written on the blade.

I don’t mind, although I prefer simpler low key as well. Upon closer inspection, the wording seems to be something in top of DLC, but I haven’t tried anything on it yet.

It feels more robust & strong (probably the G10 & blade spine thickness), but I’d say Endura & Stretch FRN feels more refined. So apart from similarities in dimension, Broken Skull is a different knife from Endura FRN.

[Jarhead90]

I misplaced my Endura many moons ago. I ended up getting a CS Voyager (Ex LG SE), then that evolved into a Kobun, Oyabun, Recon Tanto, Brooklyn Crusher. & a Trail Boss. The struggle is real.. My EDC is my Voyager, my beloved Endura (broken clip & all) my leatherman Rebar & a flashlight.

[SharpieB]

I bought a Recon 1 a couple of months ago as I wanted a rock solid heavy use folder. My first CS and I liked it so much that I bought a second Recon 1 (serrated and non), a Rajah III and an American Lawman. A Talwar is next.

I think the CS marketing videos are completely idiotic but I love the knives. Very high quality IME.

A XHP or S35VN bladed Taiwanese folder that is rock solid and has a great warranty for under $100 is a good value IMO.

I generally carry a Spyderco or a Benchmade, but the CS’ are getting more and more use.

[ThePeacent]

good friends can live forever together :D

[vivi]

I bought a Recon 1 a couple of months ago as I wanted a rock solid heavy use folder. My first CS and I liked it so much that I bought a second Recon 1 (serrated and non), a Rajah III and an American Lawman. A Talwar is next.

I think the CS marketing videos are completely idiotic but I love the knives. Very high quality IME.

A XHP or S35VN bladed Taiwanese folder that is rock solid and has a great warranty for under $100 is a good value IMO.

I generally carry a Spyderco or a Benchmade, but the CS’ are getting more and more use.

Basically how I feel too.

I don't carry folders much these days, but when I do it tends to either be a serrated Pacific Salt or PE Large Voyager. Both folders are very good values...I paid $75 and $50 respectively.

[Doc Dan]

The only thing about Cold Steel is that the owner is a bully. He lays claim to long known, and commonly used names that pre-date him (like San Ma, et al.) and then sends threatening letters to other companies that continue to use these names. Then, he has the unmitigated gall to use a hole in some of his knives knowing it is a true registered trademark by Spyderco.

[Diamondback]

The only thing about Cold Steel is that the owner is a bully. He lays claim to long known, and commonly used names that pre-date him (like San Ma, et al.) and then sends threatening letters to other companies that continue to use these names. Then, he has the unmitigated gall to use a hole in some of his knives knowing it is a true registered trademark by Spyderco.

You think about that kind of stuff...and contrast it with Spyderco's model and its gets you wondering about what it really means to be successful.

[Doc Dan]

Exactly.

[SharpieB]

The only thing about Cold Steel is that the owner is a bully. He lays claim to long known, and commonly used names that pre-date him (like San Ma, et al.) and then sends threatening letters to other companies that continue to use these names. Then, he has the unmitigated gall to use a hole in some of his knives knowing it is a true registered trademark by Spyderco.

Totally agree. He is a complete douche. I haven’t even heard him speak or watched more than a few seconds of any of his videos.

I personally bought a Recon 1 for hard use in the woods and it is incredible. I bought a few more as their XHP Taiwan knives are amazing IMO. The company and owner? Not so much. I own 4 Cold Steels and don’t regret my purchases. I own 18 Spydercos/Byrds.

[SpyderEdgeForever]

Doc, Peacent, Vivi, and other fellow Cold Steel knife users: What do you think of the "Grivory" handle material that they use? Is this another variation of Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon and how do you like its durability and feel? They also tend to use Kraton in some of their handles and also a Kraton overlay with a FRN or harder polymer underneath.