More like arrived at them haha. The hyper expensive stuff has mostly always been solid but In the 90s cold steel under 200 was basically junk, just standard mall ninja crap with slightly better metal than their Chinesium competition. Maybe I just had particularly bad luck but I recall the grinds being god awful. Their improvement from like the mid 2000s on have been super impressive, all the sudden we have great axes and tomahawks even in their budget lines. Can't really comment on the knives unfortunately, I should probably give them a try, but it's incredibly difficult to beat Morakniv or Opinel in the budget market and I would rather buy from a private blacksmith if i'm going expensive.
@@paulscountry456 China can make some good metal, but you gotta be hyper diligent in your QC and often need to send people over to get shit dialed in directly. Trusting them to source good steel is still a gamble, but they do have a number of actually world class cast iron manufacturers.
@@kylehenline3245 They can make very high quality optical glass and great shoes....lol .Come to think of it Chinese clothing and textile products are really rugged for the most part and I own at least three Chinese firearms and they are rough but dependable , I shot a Norinco 1911 clone that was far better overall than a GI 1911.
Proof that a knife doesn't need to be fancy to be good. Edit: I get it. It's really really good steel. What I mean by "fancy" is that there is no saw, no compass, no "mall ninja" accessories. It's a simple blade, and that's all it means to be.
I had a older model and dude it was just a great knife. I would say to anyone here, you could get the cheapest version of this knife, and walk out smelling rosier than a pimp on Sunday in church.
Some are great, some low grade. I have a dozen or so of their blades and you can tell the quality differs a lot piece to piece. You do pretty much get your money's worth on most I've got my hands on over the years.
The “most extreme testing you have ever done on this channel”?!…. Bro, I’ve watched you do dozens of these where you tested them the same. In fact you should take the human element out of it and legitimately test them scientifically. Love the channel but that comment irked me.
I used to work at a gun store and a Cold Steel rep called us up one time to try to get their products in the store. I was in no position to make a call like that, but the rep was insistent on sending me whatever knife I wanted from their catalog. He literally just let me take my pick. I got a Recon 1 with a serrated blade, but he sent an extra one without the serrated edge "just in case". I gave the non-serrated one to another worker, and still carry that knife to this day. Probably 10+ years old. You could shave with it right out of the box. I tried to put in a good word with the product manager, but I don't know if they ever talked. It's a great knife, and their customer service was top notch
Bro i had a 20 dollar Kershaw Compound ,that i carried everyday and abused regularly, for over 10 years. Cold steel has always been over priced garbage, but if you take care of your shit it will last.
What do you even mean, do you mean bending it back and forth without it breaking is absurd, that proves it's quality steel, or do you mean bending it back and forth without taking a break between bends is absurd, because he's testing the knife on video, he trying to show how much and it can take, he tests knives and gear to see what is better and what is crap, so I'm not sure exactly what is absurd about either one
@@phdcinnabar5754They’re just saying that it’s crazy to think about. Not calling it fake or criticizing it, just saying that it’s extremely impressive. That’s the great thing about 3v, it has crazy toughness.
I bought my first cold steel knife when I was in Iraq in 04. I actually think it was the srk with the black coating. Hands down one of my favorite knives that I unfortunately lost over there. Since I've owned a handful of cold steel and they've never let me down. Their folding knives have a fantastic lock that stands up to soem solid abuse. Been carrying a recon mini tanto for 3 years and it's an animal. Every now and then I give it a 5 minute sharpen and it's right back to shaving hair
@@gabrielmangual9935I think they’re referring to Tony Stark from the Avengers movies. In each movie you see Tony improving his design for his suit or other equipment he was making. Some TH-camrs have pointed out the improvements Tony would make and ended their videos by saying, “Because Tony learns from his mistakes.” Hope that helps.
@@gabrielmangual9935 about a year ago the algorithm was showing a lot of shorts where a guy explaimed how every improvement in tony starks armor was becouse in the last moovie he had found it lacking in a particular field, like how in the first moovie he freezes if he goes too high in the atmosphere and then after that he made all his other suits heat up so that it doesnt happen again. But at some point he stopped having actual information so he just started either repeating the same information but saying it in a different way or saying stuff that was obvious and talked about in the moovies as a centeal point and the best part is that you could hear the contempt in his voice when he spoke as it went on
I gave my brother in law this knife for his birthday and he hasn’t stopped talking about how it is probably the highest quality knife he has ever seen, not just owned. Glad to see your review backed that up. Cheers brother, keep ‘em coming
3V is an awesome steel. Not quite stainless but has carbon qualities too It rusts like carbon, but won’t pit. You can just rub it off with a rag. Happy to see cold steel using it
Cold Steel Recon Tanto is hands down my favourite knife. I saved for a year to be able to buy is as a kid, best purchase I’ve ever made. 10/10 Cold steel knows how to make good reliable knives. And the rubber (blood grip) handle is perfect for skinning and butchering hunting game.
I understand that SEALs like the SRK. I had the cheaper version as a camp knife for years and it was a great knife for splitting small logs, cutting brush, and even as an impromptu cooking knife. I only had to sharpen it once in five years and occasionally touch up the edge with a chef's steel.
I'm actually really surprised the knife held up, I have not had good experiences with cold steel knives when I was in the military. It's nice to see their quality has improved
I own this knife. He isn’t lying. Sharp out of the box, stays sharp for a long time and stays shaving sharp with just a few passes on the steel or strop.
I have one in SK5 with the coated blade and I love it. Paid about 30 dollars for it and it has been along for countless adventures and is tough as hell.
Judging by the comment section, this man is a great performer. He runs this overpowered knife through these simple tasks without exceeding what is covered by warranty 😂 There are too many people who have yet to witness Lynn Thompson dismembering hogs, steel car hoods, and then bending the knives using a pipe for more leverage…all to a hardass metal soundtrack.
@@hithere4719ive watched that gimmicky mall ninja bullshit and its honestly A major turn off because i could do all of that with an old lawnmower blade. The main reasons i shit on this garbage company. I mean even andrew demco stopped fucking with those idiots.
Had an SK5 version that I received after watching your test of it (😢😂) and it arrive embarassingly dull. I did like the profile and the feel of the knife so I returned it and decided to buy this version. Also ordered a kydex sheath to prevent the dulling you get from Cold Steel’s. You make great and to the point knife reviews.
I personally use this exact knife as my every day carry, I have used it for hundreds of hours in the bush and have had absolutely zero issues with it. For $70 CAN it was worth every penny and held up the same or better than my Gerber LMF II for $170. I also use a Cold Steel Trail Boss forester axe and have absolutely nothing bad to say about it either!
Thanks for taking it on a board. Great Adventure Companion SRK 3V is solid as a rock. You can cut nails with it as example for an emergency use. Great knife. Greetings!
@@dakotagist7526 idk how old you are but i resolved that they were gimmicky garbage back when they were using generic 400 series stainless, just like everyone else, and STILL charged over a hundo for that garbage. Then the morbidly obese owner doing some forged in fire dumbassery with pig carcasses was just tarded to me. *major turn off. 🤌 gaaahhhbbbaaagggeee
@@codyneitte9801 well, does any of your previous experiences hold now? You can’t argue with 100 dollars for 6 inches of 3v steel on a quality knife and a solid sheath.
Cut heavy corrugated cardboard with it to test edge retention. Chopping qood isn't the best measure of edge retention as high impact resistance doesn't always correlate with high edge retention!!!
So nice to see Cold Steel it's finally making good products again. It was such a good idea to get rid of Lynn C. Thompson. That guy was the biggest sell out.
I love my CS Kobun. It's been a part of my EDC for years. I've used and abused it yet I've never broken it. The only thing that sucks is the belt clip on the sheath. I yanked it off and replaced it with an ULITCLIP.
I have been carrying the old school AK-47 folder. This is the one with the thick aluminum handle non-painted blade and the old I believe it was called trilock system. Anyway I have one that is 23 years old that I still carry every single day now the blade has worn down from 20 years of sharpening but it digs in soil scraped coating off a steel pipe as I am a gas line inspector. Unbelievable knives and I also have the cheaper version of this SRK that is always on my motorcycle along with all of my machetes are the two handled cold steel and I also have a 15-year-old cold steel hatchet that also stays on my motorcycle at all times. Every go bag has a cold steel product in it.
i baught a knife from canadian tire that was very similar to this my favourite part being the nice comfy grippy rubber handle this handle looks very similar
Cold steel likes to market how far they can bend their knives without it staying bent. Not surprised by this. They do tend use a harder steel in some knives than others so sharpening can be a pain.
I’m pretty sure my dad has the 1st gen of a knife similar to this one; if I can find it and resharpen it (I remember it being sharp as a brick) I’ll prolly start carrying it Update: I found it, sharpened it, started using it for firewood, kindling, and as a multitool (if I couldn’t do it with my hands I’d reach for the knife) and it didn’t even lose it’s edge when I used it to cut into a tube with metal wires in it. I haven’t had a ton of knives, but considering you can still get a damn near identical knife for like $70 is crazy. Get one
Bought one at the tent in the Sandbox back in 2004. Been a pretty good knife. Not too sure where they are made now but back then those blades were still made in The USA.
It’s funny when people see someone stress a knife to break and complain “That’s unrealistic, no knife can do that” Then a good knife goes through the same exact process and has no issue Proof that a good knife is the difference, and not the expectations
You should do "the minimalist" knife. I believe CRKT is the name of the company who makes it. It's definetly a cheaper knife. I've had one for going on 4 years know. Obviously light usage on my ended, but would love to see how one holds up.
Beware of their KISS knife. The liner lock is exposed and can be moved during normal use. Cut down to the bone. I was surprised it didn't take my finger clean off.
It doesn't get any better value at any steel they offer... you can pay ALOT more money for a Fallkniven but the extra value you get isn't worth the cost. SRK is the best value for a woods blade. Pick up a high carbon steel heavy blade like a trailmaster or a puzon wilderness bowie plus a nice quality mora knife you have every cutting tool you need other than a machete and hatchet.
Пользовался аолд стил ножем мастер хантер углеродным семь 7 лет ! Это неубиваемый нож, я его метал в дерево, я им раскалывал поленья, я его не жалел ни разу, а он все пережил. Только резина на рукояти была уничтожена ! Мой самый лучший нож !
Prefer a durable knife that feels good and you can trust. This knife looks like a friend who fits the bill. The mounting options and design look fit for purpose. The next question price, 80 to 100 dollars?. Or am I expecting too much for my money?.
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Glad to see that Cold Steel kept up with its quality control standards.
More like arrived at them haha. The hyper expensive stuff has mostly always been solid but In the 90s cold steel under 200 was basically junk, just standard mall ninja crap with slightly better metal than their Chinesium competition. Maybe I just had particularly bad luck but I recall the grinds being god awful. Their improvement from like the mid 2000s on have been super impressive, all the sudden we have great axes and tomahawks even in their budget lines. Can't really comment on the knives unfortunately, I should probably give them a try, but it's incredibly difficult to beat Morakniv or Opinel in the budget market and I would rather buy from a private blacksmith if i'm going expensive.
I have a old USA one, I won't buy Chinese junk.
@@paulscountry456 China can make some good metal, but you gotta be hyper diligent in your QC and often need to send people over to get shit dialed in directly. Trusting them to source good steel is still a gamble, but they do have a number of actually world class cast iron manufacturers.
@@kylehenline3245 They can make very high quality optical glass and great shoes....lol .Come to think of it Chinese clothing and textile products are really rugged for the most part and I own at least three Chinese firearms and they are rough but dependable , I shot a Norinco 1911 clone that was far better overall than a GI 1911.
Really? How do you know? Zero close up of the blade after 2 of the 3 tests
Proof that a knife doesn't need to be fancy to be good.
Edit: I get it. It's really really good steel. What I mean by "fancy" is that there is no saw, no compass, no "mall ninja" accessories. It's a simple blade, and that's all it means to be.
I usually judge knives the other way, more fancy looking, the more sceptical I am.
That’s true
@@XBullitt16X I go based on company, company reputation and materials
$250 knife it better be good
Its made from a fancy steel
I'm glad he learned and actually tied the knife down before whacking it so it doesn't go flying at him best knife reviewer on TH-cam
That's because CalculatedSurvival learns from his mistakes.
Yeah common sense is pretty rare.
I think Pete from Cedric and Ada does a fair cutting test, and he's a steel nerd, so between them both, you get a good idea of a knife's quality
I'm not
Cold Steel does have some durable damn knives.
I just got the ad 10 a couple months ago thing is a brick I love it
I had a older model and dude it was just a great knife. I would say to anyone here, you could get the cheapest version of this knife, and walk out smelling rosier than a pimp on Sunday in church.
Some are great, some low grade. I have a dozen or so of their blades and you can tell the quality differs a lot piece to piece.
You do pretty much get your money's worth on most I've got my hands on over the years.
@@jdgoesham5381 yeah, anything they put a stress test out for might be worth it though, they do it pretty rough.
The “most extreme testing you have ever done on this channel”?!…. Bro, I’ve watched you do dozens of these where you tested them the same. In fact you should take the human element out of it and legitimately test them scientifically. Love the channel but that comment irked me.
I used to work at a gun store and a Cold Steel rep called us up one time to try to get their products in the store. I was in no position to make a call like that, but the rep was insistent on sending me whatever knife I wanted from their catalog. He literally just let me take my pick. I got a Recon 1 with a serrated blade, but he sent an extra one without the serrated edge "just in case". I gave the non-serrated one to another worker, and still carry that knife to this day. Probably 10+ years old. You could shave with it right out of the box. I tried to put in a good word with the product manager, but I don't know if they ever talked. It's a great knife, and their customer service was top notch
Bro i had a 20 dollar Kershaw Compound ,that i carried everyday and abused regularly, for over 10 years. Cold steel has always been over priced garbage, but if you take care of your shit it will last.
Who shaves with a serrated blade?
@@codyneitte9801bro shut up man Kershaw is way more overrated than coldsteal I had a Kershaw knife that when I think something with it the blade broke
@codyneitte9801 yeah right, strongest knives in the market without having to pay hundreds
Kershaw is just the pretentious Cold Steel XD
Bending cold steel back and forth without a break is absurd
What do you even mean, do you mean bending it back and forth without it breaking is absurd, that proves it's quality steel, or do you mean bending it back and forth without taking a break between bends is absurd, because he's testing the knife on video, he trying to show how much and it can take, he tests knives and gear to see what is better and what is crap, so I'm not sure exactly what is absurd about either one
@@phdcinnabar5754They’re just saying that it’s crazy to think about. Not calling it fake or criticizing it, just saying that it’s extremely impressive. That’s the great thing about 3v, it has crazy toughness.
I mean, they're using CPM steel, makes sense
Cold Steel is the name of the company, not the temperature of the blade.
@MyDixieWrecked🔨 Yes! Really! I understand how you'd be confused, I'm glad I could help clarify for both of you!
Im impressed. I expected you to break it or bend it a lot more with that side hit.
I bought my first cold steel knife when I was in Iraq in 04. I actually think it was the srk with the black coating. Hands down one of my favorite knives that I unfortunately lost over there. Since I've owned a handful of cold steel and they've never let me down. Their folding knives have a fantastic lock that stands up to soem solid abuse. Been carrying a recon mini tanto for 3 years and it's an animal. Every now and then I give it a 5 minute sharpen and it's right back to shaving hair
Fucking love my cold steel recon tanto. Had mine for like 5 years and it is a monster
Guarantee you didn't lose it. A marine took it. I'd bet money! Haha
Same!!! I carried an SRK with the SK5 or San-Mai whatever they used to use in afgahistan and that damn thing was one of the best knives I ever had.
Your old knife is probably still the best knife the Taliban have ever owned.
Update: Our government also lost some gear in Iraq and Afghanistan. Oopsie daisy.
That's because cold steel learns from their mistakes
That’s because tony learns from his mistakes.
and thats becouse the real mistakes were the tonies we made along the way
@@tunderstorm2769 I don't know who Tony is but the comment made me chuckle. Context? If any.
@@gabrielmangual9935I think they’re referring to Tony Stark from the Avengers movies. In each movie you see Tony improving his design for his suit or other equipment he was making. Some TH-camrs have pointed out the improvements Tony would make and ended their videos by saying, “Because Tony learns from his mistakes.” Hope that helps.
@@gabrielmangual9935 about a year ago the algorithm was showing a lot of shorts where a guy explaimed how every improvement in tony starks armor was becouse in the last moovie he had found it lacking in a particular field, like how in the first moovie he freezes if he goes too high in the atmosphere and then after that he made all his other suits heat up so that it doesnt happen again. But at some point he stopped having actual information so he just started either repeating the same information but saying it in a different way or saying stuff that was obvious and talked about in the moovies as a centeal point and the best part is that you could hear the contempt in his voice when he spoke as it went on
Cold Steel has come along way from advertising in the back of magazines to being one of the better making knife companies out there!!👍🏻👍🏻
Been carrying an srk since oif 1.I suggest a the cold steel 4max scout is the tankiest folder I've ever owned
Can we get a ranking of the knifes youve tested video?
Seconded ^
@@romabrii third...ed? Thirded!
Fourth’d
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Cold Steel fan boy here. They’ve got some great products
I'm over 60pcs lol
I will always love the fact that cold steel gives off late night infomercial vibes but they actually have really good knives that are affordable
I gave my brother in law this knife for his birthday and he hasn’t stopped talking about how it is probably the highest quality knife he has ever seen, not just owned. Glad to see your review backed that up.
Cheers brother, keep ‘em coming
Lol tell us he doesnt know shit about knives.
@@codyneitte9801By the comments you have made here it's obvious that you don't know very much about knives do you?
@@CarolinaLowrider idk what youve seen but you should probably learn to read
@@codyneitte9801 you need to drink your own medicine & learn how to read & comprehend before spouting nonsense
@@codyneitte9801foreskin between your cheeks?
3V is an awesome steel. Not quite stainless but has carbon qualities too
It rusts like carbon, but won’t pit. You can just rub it off with a rag.
Happy to see cold steel using it
they’ve been using it for quite a bit now
I’ve had a cold steel master hunter for about 14 years. One of the best knives I’ve ever bought
Cold steel has always been a good bang for the buck. Used to order their stuff all the time when I was younger and didn't have much money
How tf do you figure? They charged $100 for this peice of shit back in 2012 and they were still making it out of 420 or 440 🤦♀️
Its always been gimmicky overpriced garbage. Have you even seen any of their ad material? Its some mall ninja basement warrior bullshit lmao
Cold Steel Recon Tanto is hands down my favourite knife. I saved for a year to be able to buy is as a kid, best purchase I’ve ever made. 10/10 Cold steel knows how to make good reliable knives. And the rubber (blood grip) handle is perfect for skinning and butchering hunting game.
Damn good looking knife. I'd buy one just based off your reviews of it. 👍
The navy seals issue them for BUDS training
Its so PRETTY!
So simple, so elegant 😊
I have the regular SS black blade which didn't hold up so well in your vid but for self defense, it'll work.
Thanks for this review.
Took my carbon V srk thru all Central America back in the 90s , it never failed .💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I’ve had this knife for over 16 yrs now, still my most used and favorite “larger” knife I own.
People can talk shit about Cold Steel all day.
But I've always respected their metal.
It's just that good.
Love that u dont need to put the knife on your belt before you put the belt on simple little things that end up adding up
The srk is definitely one of cold steels most respected and reliable models also very practical
It always makes me wonder how many SRKs have been carried through RIP, SF selection, SERE schools, etc.
Carried a Carbon V version for 10 years as 11B, throughout the 90s. Still have and use it. Would trust it 100%.
The San Mai 3 SRK is currently taking a nap on my nightstand. It's one of my top three favorite fixed blades.
Cold steel is the best knife company, price for quality is unmatched
I remembered old cold stell was known for boar spears and swords, love the fact that they make pretty good knives
I understand that SEALs like the SRK. I had the cheaper version as a camp knife for years and it was a great knife for splitting small logs, cutting brush, and even as an impromptu cooking knife. I only had to sharpen it once in five years and occasionally touch up the edge with a chef's steel.
That is a handsome knife . Seems to be built very well.
Love this knife especially the 3v! Probably one my favs
You're reviews are awesome. The tests you conduct and results are true. I appreciate your videos
Your
I'm actually really surprised the knife held up, I have not had good experiences with cold steel knives when I was in the military. It's nice to see their quality has improved
I own this knife. He isn’t lying. Sharp out of the box, stays sharp for a long time and stays shaving sharp with just a few passes on the steel or strop.
Id love to see the esee 6 and how it performs.
I think he's done 3 esee knives. They performed excellently
I have one in SK5 with the coated blade and I love it. Paid about 30 dollars for it and it has been along for countless adventures and is tough as hell.
After doing bashes and bend tests, would you show us a close up view down along the spine or blade please. The Visual affirmation builds trust.
Bro is shocked that cold steel is cold steel lol
Judging by the comment section, this man is a great performer. He runs this overpowered knife through these simple tasks without exceeding what is covered by warranty 😂
There are too many people who have yet to witness Lynn Thompson dismembering hogs, steel car hoods, and then bending the knives using a pipe for more leverage…all to a hardass metal soundtrack.
@@hithere4719ive watched that gimmicky mall ninja bullshit and its honestly
A major turn off because i could do all of that with an old lawnmower blade. The main reasons i shit on this garbage company. I mean even andrew demco stopped fucking with those idiots.
CS is a top quality knife maker.
Back in the '90s a friend and I put a Cold Steel tanto through the ringer. I have been a fan ever since.
Cold steel for life👍
I have the super edge, sure strikes, axes, swords, machete cutlass💜
3V is tough stuff! Not as hard as some, but absorbs impact without chipping or breaking.👍
I've got an original SRK from the 80's. Still going strong. Damn good knife.
Cold steel makes some dope stuff, they always have the most reliable use ready battle ready stuff
I bought one of those at a PX in Iraq in 2005. It is a phenomenal knife. Use it often. Tough as hell.
So SRK is the initials of an Indian actor that’s been in like every other action movie and I’m glad the knife lived up to the name.
Cold steel always has good stuff
I own two Cold steel magnums one is 3V the other is San Mai. Both are awesome but the 3V does rust and edge retention isn't quite the same.
I still have one of their Carbon V models... It's an amazing knife.
Absolutely!
Me too.
Had an SK5 version that I received after watching your test of it (😢😂) and it arrive embarassingly dull. I did like the profile and the feel of the knife so I returned it and decided to buy this version. Also ordered a kydex sheath to prevent the dulling you get from Cold Steel’s. You make great and to the point knife reviews.
I just bought one of these. I've only used it normally, but glad to see that I could abuse it if needed.
I have been using my SRK for roughly twenty years and still prefer it to to others.😊
Cold steel generally has quality products. They slip up on occasion but overall are quite durable.
I personally use this exact knife as my every day carry, I have used it for hundreds of hours in the bush and have had absolutely zero issues with it. For $70 CAN it was worth every penny and held up the same or better than my Gerber LMF II for $170. I also use a Cold Steel Trail Boss forester axe and have absolutely nothing bad to say about it either!
Thanks for taking it on a board. Great Adventure Companion SRK 3V is solid as a rock. You can cut nails with it as example for an emergency use. Great knife. Greetings!
Cold Steel knives are probably the best budget knives out there. The selection is also absolutely insane😂
No sir. Its over priced for what it is. Always has been.
@@codyneitte9801100 bucks for a 3v fixed blade from midway USA is overpriced? Tf crack you smoking.
@@dakotagist7526 idk how old you are but i resolved that they were gimmicky garbage back when they were using generic 400 series stainless, just like everyone else, and STILL charged over a hundo for that garbage. Then the morbidly obese owner doing some forged in fire dumbassery with pig carcasses was just tarded to me. *major turn off. 🤌 gaaahhhbbbaaagggeee
@@codyneitte9801 well, does any of your previous experiences hold now? You can’t argue with 100 dollars for 6 inches of 3v steel on a quality knife and a solid sheath.
@@dakotagist7526 you do have a point. I dont fw them out of principle, since several other companys have comparable offerings. 🤷♀️ lol call me petty
Cut heavy corrugated cardboard with it to test edge retention. Chopping qood isn't the best measure of edge retention as high impact resistance doesn't always correlate with high edge retention!!!
One of my favorite knives is my Cold Steel Canadian Belt Knife. It's a tough lil'bugger.
I had a Cold Steel Voyager . Small pocket knife. I lost it 10 years ago and im still sad about it.
Imagine that
A knife that has no gimmicks but a straight forward design that works
I love my cold steel knife. I have a similar one
Now I need this, thanks for the cool test, man
So nice to see Cold Steel it's finally making good products again. It was such a good idea to get rid of Lynn C. Thompson. That guy was the biggest sell out.
I have the SRK. Its a beast of a utility knife for any woodsman at a great price.
I love my CS Kobun. It's been a part of my EDC for years. I've used and abused it yet I've never broken it. The only thing that sucks is the belt clip on the sheath. I yanked it off and replaced it with an ULITCLIP.
I have been carrying the old school AK-47 folder. This is the one with the thick aluminum handle non-painted blade and the old I believe it was called trilock system. Anyway I have one that is 23 years old that I still carry every single day now the blade has worn down from 20 years of sharpening but it digs in soil scraped coating off a steel pipe as I am a gas line inspector. Unbelievable knives and I also have the cheaper version of this SRK that is always on my motorcycle along with all of my machetes are the two handled cold steel and I also have a 15-year-old cold steel hatchet that also stays on my motorcycle at all times.
Every go bag has a cold steel product in it.
i baught a knife from canadian tire that was very similar to this my favourite part being the nice comfy grippy rubber handle this handle looks very similar
Cold steel likes to market how far they can bend their knives without it staying bent. Not surprised by this. They do tend use a harder steel in some knives than others so sharpening can be a pain.
Function over form, gotta love it!
I just got the srk c yesterday, and then saw the review, glad its not crap
Absolutely amazing. Ive never seen one go through the run like that.
Cold steel knives are generally amazing, I picked up a cold steel Luzon a few years ago and I still love it and it’s still a razor after farm work!
Coldsteel is my go to when I want something that WORKS.
There is NO GODDAMN WAY im smacking ANY knife in the way you just did with that log
I’m pretty sure my dad has the 1st gen of a knife similar to this one; if I can find it and resharpen it (I remember it being sharp as a brick) I’ll prolly start carrying it
Update: I found it, sharpened it, started using it for firewood, kindling, and as a multitool (if I couldn’t do it with my hands I’d reach for the knife) and it didn’t even lose it’s edge when I used it to cut into a tube with metal wires in it. I haven’t had a ton of knives, but considering you can still get a damn near identical knife for like $70 is crazy. Get one
Bought one at the tent in the Sandbox back in 2004. Been a pretty good knife. Not too sure where they are made now but back then those blades were still made in The USA.
Can you review the PKS scorpion XL
Cold Steel knives are difficult to sharpen because the steel is so hard.
I collect knives and I’ve got a few Cold Steel knives. This will be my next purchase.❤thanks for sharing and best of luck 🍀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It’s funny when people see someone stress a knife to break and complain
“That’s unrealistic, no knife can do that”
Then a good knife goes through the same exact process and has no issue
Proof that a good knife is the difference, and not the expectations
You should do "the minimalist" knife. I believe CRKT is the name of the company who makes it. It's definetly a cheaper knife. I've had one for going on 4 years know. Obviously light usage on my ended, but would love to see how one holds up.
Beware of their KISS knife. The liner lock is exposed and can be moved during normal use. Cut down to the bone. I was surprised it didn't take my finger clean off.
Best part, Can we bend it straight again? HA! THERE IT IS. Keep up the awesome work!
The ULTIMATE survival and bushcraft knife.
It doesn't get any better value at any steel they offer... you can pay ALOT more money for a Fallkniven but the extra value you get isn't worth the cost. SRK is the best value for a woods blade. Pick up a high carbon steel heavy blade like a trailmaster or a puzon wilderness bowie plus a nice quality mora knife you have every cutting tool you need other than a machete and hatchet.
You should do a torture test with the Gerber Strong arm if you have not already
On my sk-5 the handle rattles a bit around the tang, love the knife but wish it had wider tang
Пользовался аолд стил ножем мастер хантер углеродным семь 7 лет !
Это неубиваемый нож, я его метал в дерево, я им раскалывал поленья, я его не жалел ни разу, а он все пережил.
Только резина на рукояти была уничтожена !
Мой самый лучший нож !
Mine came with a horribly uneven grind. Sucks, cause I wanted to like it.
I feel more secure in my judgment, because I got this and a folding knife from Cold Steel at a Buc-ees here in Texas. My srk is black bladed though.
So you got the SK5 version? I did a review on that one…. Might wanna watch it
I thought for sure that fine tip was going to snap. Damn tough knife.
Almost as strong as the M48 United cutlery knife you had on a few days ago. Almost
Yess, new Must have knife. I already have So much cold steel..
I love this knife, i have one in full black and its beautiful
Me thinking about Shah Rukh khan when he said SRK..
Prefer a durable knife that feels good and you can trust. This knife looks like a friend who fits the bill. The mounting options and design look fit for purpose. The next question price, 80 to 100 dollars?. Or am I expecting too much for my money?.
Whats the difference between this one and the srk 5 black carbon steel with black rubber grip
There are very few knives that will beat an SRK,and none will beat it for the money
I still haven't figured out why the best way to test a knife is to treat it like an axe.
Thanks I’ll need to buy one now :)
Finally! A knife that you like.