This knife along with the original sr1 knife.....its an 100% buy!!!! Out in the wilderness stuck for only God knows how long, do u not want and need a knife that you dont have to worry about it failing or breaking?? The design is superb!! Great job Cold Steel... i own both. 😉
8cr13 isn't bad at all. Every knife with frequent use will need sharpening regardless of steel type. I like one that sharpens up very easy and ready to go again. And cold steels 8cr13 has an impressive Rockwell hardness.
Edge retention is WAY over-hyped anyway. I have a $11 Mora in 12C27 and a Benchmade Anonimus in CPM Cruwear that I use interchangeably for daily use on the farm and they are both VERY dull at the end of the day. The Mora may even be a bit better, because it doesn't chip and holds its edge a little longer. Fancy steel names like "cruwear" are just a way to get idiots like me to spend $300 on a knife. Never again though...
its a hard knife for hard situations - when you need indestructible - this is your boy - its easy to sharpen - will hold edge long enough to get the job done and its super safe - its not a showboat or a fidgeting knife ( why a grown man would play / with a sharpened knife i cant say ) - its a get the job done for less - its a pocket prybar that cuts - its the knife a soldier would carry - the pitbull grows on you
If there is something I can't do with my m390 manix 2, shaman, microtech elite socom Manual, umnumzaan then it's time for a fixed blade. I do however carry my sr1 lite hunting. It's good for cracking chest plates and bone and I see the soft steel as a positive in that situation because I want a steel I can sharpen in the feild. Hitting bone alot and the fur/fat from hogs and bear has dulled even my higher end steels like m390, m4, s35, s30 and others skinning out bear and have a hogs.
To each his own of course but I actually prefer the straighter handle on the SR1 lite to the one on the Recon 1. I'm not a big fan of the 2 finger choils.
Tip: run and slide a 60-80 grit paper under the pocket to smooth out the draw. After doing that about 20 times I was able to gret a smooth draw without removing the pocket clip.
Got the Tanto Version. I like it as a knife that I carry in my work pants. Just nice to have a knife that I can use to cut stuff with when you are not home.
@@ckiv1992 Mine is ok. No back spacer problems here. A friend of mine got his and it seems to be no problem with his either. But it is a solid knife for a good price.
The only issue I've ever had with the SR1 Lite series is the balance. It's awful. It's all forward weight because of the blade, but aside from that, I still carry mine on a regular basis. I'm going to get this tanto version. For the price, I'm fine with the shortcomings.
Good video. However, Aus 8 and 8cr13mov are almost exactly the same steel. 8cr is plenty tough, actually outperforms the s35vn in destruction tests (in this knife). Edge retention is surprisingly good on my clip point, I actually find this in my pocket more often than my Benchmade 710 in 154cm. The clip point cuts very well, maybe give it a shot, the grind looks to be a bit higher.
@@MB-jg4tr Other than one being Japanese and one being Chinese, yes they are. In fact so is 4116, and, if I remember right, they are all just variations of 440a.
If you guys want to see how tough this knife can be go watch JoeX and see what he does to this knife. This knife is literally one of the toughest knives you can buy.
Maybe a hollow grind like the first generation AD10 could take this in a more interesting direction. As it is I have no use for this. To manny good fixed blades. Nice review. Good to bring up the Recon 1 and the 4MAX scout.
Nice review Kevin. I want to purchase one , but I can’t make up my mind between the tanto or clip point.I will use it for hard work, hiking, emergency, etc.Could you give me your opinion please?
You’ll carry the code 4 more, it slices better, it’s slim in profile, and still a big sturdy build, the handle is a bit slippery though. That being said, the SR1 Lite is tough as nails, built like a tank, and surprisingly comfortable in pocket for regular carry, and at a much cheaper price. I own the SR1 lite and it’s cool, but as he says in the video the thickness makes it less efficient with slicing through materials, as shown. Personally, I carry the American lawman a lot, and I like the verdict series maybe the best of the bunch. I use knives for work, and find these are reliable. For outdoor i have a 4max scout which is absolutely awesome, like a folding hatchet. Of all my cold steels the SR1 I use the least, but it’s probably best suited of all of them for “tactical” use, if that’s what you’re after. If the end times come it would definitely be on my right hip, but in the real world for me personally, it’s a little huge for most settings, and isn’t versatile enough for the most common general cutting tasks.
@@darkframepictures thanks the great opinions & experience. You are totally correct. For what I needed I went with the code 4 tanto & am loving it so far! Going to alter the scales so not so slick.
This knife along with the original sr1 knife.....its an 100% buy!!!! Out in the wilderness stuck for only God knows how long, do u not want and need a knife that you dont have to worry about it failing or breaking?? The design is superb!! Great job Cold Steel... i own both. 😉
8cr13 isn't bad at all. Every knife with frequent use will need sharpening regardless of steel type. I like one that sharpens up very easy and ready to go again. And cold steels 8cr13 has an impressive Rockwell hardness.
Edge retention is WAY over-hyped anyway. I have a $11 Mora in 12C27 and a Benchmade Anonimus in CPM Cruwear that I use interchangeably for daily use on the farm and they are both VERY dull at the end of the day. The Mora may even be a bit better, because it doesn't chip and holds its edge a little longer. Fancy steel names like "cruwear" are just a way to get idiots like me to spend $300 on a knife. Never again though...
its a hard knife for hard situations - when you need indestructible - this is your boy - its easy to sharpen - will hold edge long enough to get the job done and its super safe - its not a showboat or a fidgeting knife ( why a grown man would play / with a sharpened knife i cant say ) - its a get the job done for less - its a pocket prybar that cuts - its the knife a soldier would carry - the pitbull grows on you
If there is something I can't do with my m390 manix 2, shaman, microtech elite socom Manual, umnumzaan then it's time for a fixed blade. I do however carry my sr1 lite hunting. It's good for cracking chest plates and bone and I see the soft steel as a positive in that situation because I want a steel I can sharpen in the feild. Hitting bone alot and the fur/fat from hogs and bear has dulled even my higher end steels like m390, m4, s35, s30 and others skinning out bear and have a hogs.
To each his own of course but I actually prefer the straighter handle on the SR1 lite to the one on the Recon 1. I'm not a big fan of the 2 finger choils.
40 on Amazon right now which is a steal on this beast.
Tip: run and slide a 60-80 grit paper under the pocket to smooth out the draw. After doing that about 20 times I was able to gret a smooth draw without removing the pocket clip.
Got the Tanto Version. I like it as a knife that I carry in my work pants. Just nice to have a knife that I can use to cut stuff with when you are not home.
@@ckiv1992 Mine is ok. No back spacer problems here. A friend of mine got his and it seems to be no problem with his either. But it is a solid knife for a good price.
You can't beat it for the price.
a very fair review, and helpful in making a decision on which type of "hard use" folder amongst that large group of them at cold steel
"This is just an unfortunately thick knife"... Summarizing the Bark River brand in one sentence.
The only issue I've ever had with the SR1 Lite series is the balance. It's awful. It's all forward weight because of the blade, but aside from that, I still carry mine on a regular basis. I'm going to get this tanto version. For the price, I'm fine with the shortcomings.
Good video. However, Aus 8 and 8cr13mov are almost exactly the same steel. 8cr is plenty tough, actually outperforms the s35vn in destruction tests (in this knife). Edge retention is surprisingly good on my clip point, I actually find this in my pocket more often than my Benchmade 710 in 154cm. The clip point cuts very well, maybe give it a shot, the grind looks to be a bit higher.
They are not the exact same steel.
@@MB-jg4tr Other than one being Japanese and one being Chinese, yes they are. In fact so is 4116, and, if I remember right, they are all just variations of 440a.
@@marty1685 nope look up their chemical composition
Good review . Nice knife , reasonable price. Thanks for sharing .👍
If you guys want to see how tough this knife can be go watch JoeX and see what he does to this knife. This knife is literally one of the toughest knives you can buy.
I sort of see this as a folding combat knife
Yep not a bad assessment
Great video enjoyed your viewpoints
Maybe a hollow grind like the first generation AD10 could take this in a more interesting direction. As it is I have no use for this. To manny good fixed blades.
Nice review. Good to bring up the Recon 1 and the 4MAX scout.
Never thought I'd ever hear you say ninjutsu 😂
I found these for $33 clip point, tanto blade is $42... Should I get one
Nice review Kevin. I want to purchase one , but I can’t make up my mind between the tanto or clip point.I will use it for hard work, hiking, emergency, etc.Could you give me your opinion please?
The drop point would usually be considered better for slicing but this knife is not really built for that so I would go with the tanto
Is there anybody that has one for sale? I'd buy one.
Interestig. Thanks!
It's great for$
What do you think would be a better buy… the sr1 lite tanto or the code 4 tanto?
You’ll carry the code 4 more, it slices better, it’s slim in profile, and still a big sturdy build, the handle is a bit slippery though. That being said, the SR1 Lite is tough as nails, built like a tank, and surprisingly comfortable in pocket for regular carry, and at a much cheaper price. I own the SR1 lite and it’s cool, but as he says in the video the thickness makes it less efficient with slicing through materials, as shown. Personally, I carry the American lawman a lot, and I like the verdict series maybe the best of the bunch. I use knives for work, and find these are reliable. For outdoor i have a 4max scout which is absolutely awesome, like a folding hatchet. Of all my cold steels the SR1 I use the least, but it’s probably best suited of all of them for “tactical” use, if that’s what you’re after. If the end times come it would definitely be on my right hip, but in the real world for me personally, it’s a little huge for most settings, and isn’t versatile enough for the most common general cutting tasks.
@@darkframepictures thanks the great opinions & experience. You are totally correct. For what I needed I went with the code 4 tanto & am loving it so far! Going to alter the scales so not so slick.
is cheap the sin?
What are your opinion on the aus 10
I am a Cold Steel fanatic, however: Cold Steel, DITCH the 8cr and NEVER use it again...
it is better than buck 110 ?
I dont know about better depends what you want to do with it this is not a great slicer but the lock stronger