I really don't understand the one handed closing issue, everyone is complaining about it, but I just use my leg to close my cold steels. I do love my recon one, but this handle is definitely better designed for hard use, and I also think it's technically stronger.
Almost every Cold Steel can be closed one-handed. The one-handed closing thing isn't a huge deal, but it's big enough to where I'm not going to choose this knife over a different Cold Steel knife.
Really good video man. I enjoyed the breakdown of it, especially since it's such a common problem with Cold Steel models. Your pain was my entertainment, and I thank you for it.
I really think they should've switched to Elmax from XHP instead of to S35vn. It's really tough and better edge retention (also don't try and tell me it's too expensive). They could have had an interesting edge instead of the sea of S35/S30 that we have. But hey that's just my opinion.
Picked up a used Bush Ranger in perfect condition. And now I know why. I was thinking of rounding the nub beyond the index finger indentation to improve the ergonomics all around. The BIG however is that that nub prevents a major accidental one-handed cut when closing. As is, the point is hard to use. The shape makes it very good at slicing. Definitely going to have to loosen that pocket clip; it's so tight that it will destroy your pocket.
I was brought up using two hand closer knives and they are just as fun and in most cases more sturdy than a flipper, as a collector folks have been spoiled and us users well we're just fine with two handers
@@Jimislash all one hand opening really amounts to is figet factor and as a user figet factor comes second to everything else,remember knives are tools not toys!
Even Worse I bought the CS Bush Ranger Lite at the Mall I kinda hate it .Pray for Me That I only Buy Really cool Knives at Low Prices Sometimes I am Stupid! Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond Fresno California.
I close all my coldsteel folders with two hands. This hunter ranger is worthy of ownership and most off all...Put It To Work! Get out, bugout and hit the wilderness....
I understand the point about the closing but I sincerely think it's the point of view of somebody who's main use is... playing, I guess. The bush ranger is a user, never had such an awesome bushcraft folder. In real life use, this is far superior to any other knife you displayed bc of comfort.,. Not a toy, but a tool.
You guessed wrong, sincerely. I don't like the way it closes. I have a lot of users that I enjoy using much more. No need to be condescending, as if you discovered the true uses for knives. It is not far superior in "real life use" to the 4-Max or the Recon 1. You may like it more, but there's no way to demonstrate the Bush Ranger's superiority.
@@Jimislash was just a guess, sorry mate... But it is a good knife, and the closing problem isn't really an issue in the woods. As for superiority, i meant the handle design is indeed much more comfortable for longer cutting session, that's all. But sorry again, I didn't mean to offend you nor being condescending, it's just that it felt weird stumbeling upon a video about one of my favorite tools, that I would rely my life upon, mainly speaking about how a fidget factor.
@@marvinberwart You can't beat the lock. The steel is great. Like most knives, it's about preference. In fact, I have meant to give it another look. It's been 3 1/2 years. It just slips my mind, most of the time.
Idk i still might get the bush ranger lite its a lot cheaper but its 8cr or maybe aus10. I dont close any of my cold steels like that because of how they close
Have mine for a month barely use it until today and still disappoint. I wish this has a wider blade n handle like the 4max.the lock is smooth but tighten it bcuz it's too smooth like butter almost chop the finger off .but amazing steel i shouldn't get the recon 1 with s35vn instead. P.s. I feel your pain too Bro.
I have been interested in knives for as long as I can remember. When I was five, my dad promised me a hunting knife he had, when I turned 15. I'm still waiting. :) Then, when I was in high school, my brother got this buddy of ours to trade his really cool Rambo knife for a spool of fishing line. Our friend was upset for some time, after that. :)
Alright Mr Jimislash, I would love to see a comparison review video on the Cold Steel SR1, AD10, Bush Ranger, and Ultimate Hunter and any other bushcrafty style knives from Cold Steel or other manufacturers that you consider strong and tanky, but still very comfortable and usable in hand. Maybe cutting tests, sharpness, edge retention, blade steels, strength and so on. I really look forward to seeing your video. Top banana dude. Cheers
I really dig most of the cold steel folders but not this one:/ looks awkward. I have a lawman and I really like closing it one handed especially in front non-knife folks. They think it's like a butterfly knife or something.
Now I understand the meaning of "meh". Thanks JS. I am sure that some will be fine with this knife. That is just fine. Lynn and company do a great job overall, imo, but cannot be expected to hit a homer with all of their designs. BTW, are you gonna be Ok? Will stealthy black helicopters be sent to the Balay Family Compound, with several burly types donned in black, rushing in to said compound to have a "little chat" with you? Maybe I watch too many movies.
I think another problem with this one for me is the same as the sr1, because the lite is so good and well executed I see no need to buy the high end version. Also you don't have this closing issue with the lite in my experience.
Haahahhahahhah. Thats weird. It bit me once at the begining then i just moved my finger more towards the front of the finger choil and hasnt bit me again. Left of right handed lol. I love this little knife im happy with it . Nd the lock on mine is rele smooth 😃.
I was wandering, are there any other cs knives you don't like? And do you own all knives cs ever made? I like the knives from cs a lot, and currently have 8 in my collection. Nr 9 wil arrive soon, I ordered myself a 4max scout for xmas
You must be very young. I can open and close every one of these knives blindfolded with one hand and no problem at all. You must have received a lemon.
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I really don't understand the one handed closing issue, everyone is complaining about it, but I just use my leg to close my cold steels. I do love my recon one, but this handle is definitely better designed for hard use, and I also think it's technically stronger.
Almost every Cold Steel can be closed one-handed. The one-handed closing thing isn't a huge deal, but it's big enough to where I'm not going to choose this knife over a different Cold Steel knife.
It’s not the best fidget model, but as far as performance it really excels. The ergonomics for hard cutting are really good.
Thanks for the video! Good looking Espada!
This makes me realize I usually two hand my Cold Steels and it's pretty second nature. ...except the AD-15. That thing is one handed fun ;)
Really good video man. I enjoyed the breakdown of it, especially since it's such a common problem with Cold Steel models. Your pain was my entertainment, and I thank you for it.
Lol! It's the least I can do. :)
Do-do brown. lol. Nice selection of knives, sweet !. Scary closing. Thanks. Tony
I really think they should've switched to Elmax from XHP instead of to S35vn. It's really tough and better edge retention (also don't try and tell me it's too expensive). They could have had an interesting edge instead of the sea of S35/S30 that we have. But hey that's just my opinion.
That would've been awesome.
Jimislash Love the review by the way!
Oh man Elmax would have been awesome
Peter Richards I'm not even the hugest elmax fan but it truly seems like it would've been a good pr and financial decision for Cold steel.
Herb Toker I’ve only ever had one knife in elmax and I have put it through the ringer and it is still going strong atleast my top 3 blade steels
I dont have any experience with the Bush Ranger but both my Pro Lites have pretty stiff locks!!
They are stiff, as well, but this thing is a different kind of frustrating.
Wow.....that would be frustrating!!!
Dude I have one of these and I love it. Thanks for the review. Cheers
5:41 that scream woke me up hahahahahaha
Lol!
Picked up a used Bush Ranger in perfect condition. And now I know why. I was thinking of rounding the nub beyond the index finger indentation to improve the ergonomics all around. The BIG however is that that nub prevents a major accidental one-handed cut when closing. As is, the point is hard to use. The shape makes it very good at slicing. Definitely going to have to loosen that pocket clip; it's so tight that it will destroy your pocket.
Just one hand closed my SR1, just great and chunky
I love that knife. I need another.
Kinda want a tanto
My favorite @5:40!! Nice collection.
Lol, thank you. :)
Thanks for a great review my finger thanks you.
"I'm pleased to meet you. My name's Nick."
"Nick? What does that mean?"
"Oh, nothing. My dad thought of it while he was shaving."
- Top Secret, 1984
LOL! I love that movie.
Good review, thanks.
Thank you for watching!
I was brought up using two hand closer knives and they are just as fun and in most cases more sturdy than a flipper, as a collector folks have been spoiled and us users well we're just fine with two handers
That's a really good point. I am starting to see that more and more. I'm fighting the one hand thing.
@@Jimislash all one hand opening really amounts to is figet factor and as a user figet factor comes second to everything else,remember knives are tools not toys!
@@Mojo-fg7ps That's not entirely true. There are times that one handed opening is helpful.
Awesome video, really helpful. Hey where did you get that red recon 1?
I dyed my tan one. :)
Thanks for video. This design hasn't connected with me as some of the other larger CS blades (4 max and SR1). Also...it's more of a clip point?!?
Yeah, it's nowhere near the SR1, except in price.
I had mentioned the lock stiffness in my review also, but I made a follow up video because it got much better with minimal use.
Even Worse I bought the CS Bush Ranger Lite at the Mall I kinda hate it .Pray for Me That I only Buy Really cool Knives at Low Prices Sometimes I am Stupid! Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond Fresno California.
I was hoping you were gonna review this one. Because it was on my list to get
Hey Jim CTS XHP or S35vn which steel that you preferred and why???
I like XHP a little better. It holds a sharper edge, longer. But it's close.
Jimislash wow really just wondering which is the difference hmm??? Thanks for question
So basically CTS XHP has better edge and s35vn is tougher .also CTS XHP is cheaper bcuz is still a newer steel made a while ago.
I didn't know that XHP was cheaper. Good info.
I want a 5 1/2 in bladed version with stainless liners and 5mm thick blade.... and a blue handle
I close all my coldsteel folders with two hands. This hunter ranger is worthy of ownership and most off all...Put It To Work! Get out, bugout and hit the wilderness....
I understand the point about the closing but I sincerely think it's the point of view of somebody who's main use is... playing, I guess.
The bush ranger is a user, never had such an awesome bushcraft folder.
In real life use, this is far superior to any other knife you displayed bc of comfort.,.
Not a toy, but a tool.
You guessed wrong, sincerely. I don't like the way it closes. I have a lot of users that I enjoy using much more. No need to be condescending, as if you discovered the true uses for knives. It is not far superior in "real life use" to the 4-Max or the Recon 1. You may like it more, but there's no way to demonstrate the Bush Ranger's superiority.
@@Jimislash was just a guess, sorry mate...
But it is a good knife, and the closing problem isn't really an issue in the woods.
As for superiority, i meant the handle design is indeed much more comfortable for longer cutting session, that's all.
But sorry again, I didn't mean to offend you nor being condescending, it's just that it felt weird stumbeling upon a video about one of my favorite tools, that I would rely my life upon, mainly speaking about how a fidget factor.
@@marvinberwart You can't beat the lock. The steel is great. Like most knives, it's about preference. In fact, I have meant to give it another look. It's been 3 1/2 years. It just slips my mind, most of the time.
Idk i still might get the bush ranger lite its a lot cheaper but its 8cr or maybe aus10. I dont close any of my cold steels like that because of how they close
Hey Jimi I grabbed some Snaggletooth last week with your coupon. 👍 thanks!!
Great! I hope you enjoy them.
Hi. Do you find that you can drop this in your finger to close without cutting your finger? Thank you
Nope. One of the reasons I didn't like and still don't.
🙈 ah man
Does this wave open outta pocket ?
Yes, it does.
No happy ending for Lynn this time...I'm shocked and amazed. I do love my Voyager and Code 4 but I'll pass on this one too.
I love both those knives.
I don't like the brown either. I'd love it if it was OD.
Cold Steel Bush DANGER.
Have mine for a month barely use it until today and still disappoint. I wish this has a wider blade n handle like the 4max.the lock is smooth but tighten it bcuz it's too smooth like butter almost chop the finger off .but amazing steel i shouldn't get the recon 1 with s35vn instead. P.s. I feel your pain too Bro.
Mr. Jimmy slash at what age did you become so interested in knives?
I have been interested in knives for as long as I can remember. When I was five, my dad promised me a hunting knife he had, when I turned 15. I'm still waiting. :)
Then, when I was in high school, my brother got this buddy of ours to trade his really cool Rambo knife for a spool of fishing line. Our friend was upset for some time, after that. :)
Jimislash that same kid became a professional fisherman lol
Lol, it worked out great!
Alright Mr Jimislash, I would love to see a comparison review video on the Cold Steel SR1, AD10, Bush Ranger, and Ultimate Hunter and any other bushcrafty style knives from Cold Steel or other manufacturers that you consider strong and tanky, but still very comfortable and usable in hand. Maybe cutting tests, sharpness, edge retention, blade steels, strength and so on. I really look forward to seeing your video. Top banana dude. Cheers
I can do those, except the Bush Ranger. I don't have one of those. But that's a great idea.
@@Jimislash Okay thanks very muchly for that, I think your videos are a pisser and informative too, look forward to seeing your findings. 👍🏻
I giggled at doodoo brown, for I am a child.
Lol!
I really dig most of the cold steel folders but not this one:/ looks awkward. I have a lawman and I really like closing it one handed especially in front non-knife folks. They think it's like a butterfly knife or something.
Hard to argue with your points. I'd definitely chop my finger repeatedly just because of muscle memory!
Now I understand the meaning of "meh". Thanks JS. I am sure that some will be fine with this knife. That is just fine. Lynn and company do a great job overall, imo, but cannot be expected to hit a homer with all of their designs. BTW, are you gonna be Ok? Will stealthy black helicopters be sent to the Balay Family Compound, with several burly types donned in black, rushing in to said compound to have a "little chat" with you? Maybe I watch too many movies.
I heard things. I don't like to talk about it in public.
:P
Jimislash, I understand. BTW: what is the fascination with 'doo-doo' and knife makers? The color on the Bush Ranger, the CRKT "Wrinkle", etc..
I think another problem with this one for me is the same as the sr1, because the lite is so good and well executed I see no need to buy the high end version. Also you don't have this closing issue with the lite in my experience.
Yeah, and the 4-Max. :) And, now, the AD10.
@@Jimislash I'm thinking the 4max scout Is my next one tbh
@@rosscurran5650 It's awesome.
@@Jimislash yeah it looks like one of those knives you get in hand and feel like you could take down small trees 😂
I'd give that knife a good home, it'd probably fit my hand decently
Must be tough if a 4max owner says so.
I think you need to wipe your camera lens. It’s very Days of our Lives hahah
Lol, I noticed that. It was a very romantic knife video. :) Thank you.
It is what it is, be careful!
LOL!
Sorry but I literally laughed out loud at the second finger nick. You were killing me. Hope you’re ok. Thanks for the honest review.
Lol, I'm ok. It's those nicks that you mostly feel when you're peeling onions or lemons. :)
Haahahhahahhah. Thats weird. It bit me once at the begining then i just moved my finger more towards the front of the finger choil and hasnt bit me again. Left of right handed lol. I love this little knife im happy with it . Nd the lock on mine is rele smooth 😃.
It's pretty cool in the open position. :)
Wouldn’t be my first choice for a cold steel
My favorite part is all the screaming.
Brown knives need wrinkles
LOL!
lol
Lol! Great humor and I learned something. That pin is an issue for sure.
So dye the g10 scales black
Good idea.
So it nibbles your fingers lol and hard lock
That is a nice wrap up. :)
sacrificing skin for the channel...
The clip point kills it for me, I could deal with lock.
Closes knife on finger, lol.
I'm not a smart man. :)
......im sorry jimmi sir but 5:40 & 7:24 😆.
send it back
So, you wouldn't take this knife to a jungle and stab a gorrilla?
Lol, I might. It's strong enough. I would just have somebody else close it. :)
Clip point
I was wandering, are there any other cs knives you don't like? And do you own all knives cs ever made?
I like the knives from cs a lot, and currently have 8 in my collection. Nr 9 wil arrive soon, I ordered myself a 4max scout for xmas
There are some I don't like. I don't own them all. :) But I do like most of them.
Just flip it upside down...and flip it shut all with one hand or close on your leg. 🔪
Yeah, I need another one.
You must be very young. I can open and close every one of these knives blindfolded with one hand and no problem at all. You must have received a lemon.
I'm not young. :)
Looks very turd like