I have been collecting knives for decades. Out of the 150 or so knives that I have (from Benchmade to Zero Tolerance) this is my all-time favorite and my daily carry. I have all three sizes of Espadas, plus Counterpoints, plus Frenzy, Recon 1, you name it. I love Cold Steel. This version is the absolute best. Outstanding video! Thanks!
In my opinion, the Espada Large is more practical. They both fit easily into my front right Jeans pocket, but the smaller size of the Espada Large is more wieldable in close quarters and also has less showing out of the pocket and is easier to carry. However, I love and carry them both. But the Large gets more pocket time.@@GiantsJets718
I think the Large is much more practical. The XL is amazing, but it is more of a camp knife or zombie apocalypse knife because of its massive size. They both fit in my jeans pocket but the Large is easier to carry.@@GiantsJets718
You did an excellent test, avoiding "idiotic" tests done in other idiotic channels where they don't use knives but destroy them uselessly , I subscribed to your channel immediately !!!!!!
Nice to have a hard use review of this one in the bank. I always have a hard time deciding a favorite among the CS trio of the Espada, the Rajah and the Talwar. One of the main advantages of this one is just how well it disappears in the pocket. Despite the size, you never really know its there until needed. Fantastic design. Happy New Years, Pete. Hope you enjoy the holiday!
Thank you brother! much appreciated. Yes this thing is awesome. And out of all the knives mention this one is the easiest to carry. Happy New Year’s to you too brother.😁🔪🤙🏻
I work in autobody and it's pretty damn helpful, use to alter "fix" after-market parts, shaping bondo, wiring, removing door skins, etc. It's soo good, two other guys decided to buy it and have never looked back since.
Happy New Year Pete! Trust 2023 is awesome for you and keep up the great content!. The folder looks bad ass! I love the look of a big solid folder like that! Thanks for sharing Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Very nice. I've seen reviews of this knife before but this was a pretty good approach on hard use (without destroying the knife). I wouldn't maybe recommend doing coconuts with it on regular basis, but it's nice to see it held up so well 💪
Thank you. Yeah, To me Hard use reviews and destruction videos are different. I just test them hard at what they’re designed to do and if they break, so be it but I don’t intentionally try to break the knife.
My absolute favorite knife. I carried it everywhere for years. I only stopped because xhp is hard to replace if something happens. So I only carry it once in a while. Nowadays I carry the vaquero xl serrated or the tanto they are amazing and very easy to replace. The one back pocket knife I still carry is the broken skull in xhp . I carry that because I haven’t found anything that can replace it. It is the most slicy blade I own. I kid you not the knife is like a laser and it only needs a strop once in a great while. I can’t see any other companies offering the knives coldsteel does for such cheap prices. The espada I bought on sale $100, the voyagers were like $55 , the broken skull I paid $45 . Take in mind these were mid grade knives 2 models with cts-xhp the voyagers with Aus10 that is really a good steel. Of course my knives were bought when coldsteel was still Lynn’s baby. I can’t imagine paying premium prices for 4034 so GSM can kiss my A#$ I’m luck to have enough knives to last 2 life times. 😊
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Happy New Year Pete! That is an awesome piece, love the navaja styling. The tip is very stout. I'm curious if you could use that thumb plate to strike the ferros, where it seems sharper than the spine. Thanks for showcasing it, it's on the long list of wants in 2023.
Happy New Year PP! Fyi, the spine on the S35VN is more at 90 degrees. The stonewashing seems to round that edge just enough to make it difficult to throw sparks. The S35VN XL blade throws them quite well. Really good video!
Yeah, I have that bully too and I think you’re right. This will be easy to make a 90° fine on though. Thanks for washing brother. I appreciate you.😁🔪🤙🏻
Happy New Year Pete! Best wishes to you, you wife and that beautiful baby girl! Love the diamond shape tips that CS does to fatten em up. Suzer (wife) agrees with your wife about the shaving of arm hair. Very nice demo brother.
To be absolutely honest, I have both, and I always end up caring a large. It’s still a big ass knife, but a lot more manageable in the pocket. They’re both awesome though! 🔪🤙🏻
Nice rewiew! I have xl shiny model in my collection, but that was bought mainly for sitting in my pocket for safety reasons due to the fact that I work mostly night shifts with a bunch of problematic people around. However, I wanted something else and new in my collection and decided its time to add smaller g10 Espada with aus10 steel. So I got it 10 days ago and I am satisfied with it a lot. I use it to prepare some dry meat products, cheese, onions and other vegetables and fruit at work and to open nylons in which stuff that I work with is packed. However, with time it will lose it sharpness so I would like to ask do you know what is the factory angle of edge? Also you said you use Work Sharp. Did you changed degree perhaps? I have several options for sharpening, Ken Onions Work Sharp grinder is one of them, but I mainly use it for my machete (which is Cold Steel Bowie machete....surprise,surprise😂) and for some knives I can't sharpen with my Spyderco Tri Angle sharpener. I sharp my pocket knives with it because I maintain sharp edge so its a little to no work at all and since I can do it at work its a super relaxing to do it, also its a conversation starter! Something that I like a lot when it comes to promoting knives in a nation thats against them mostly. Factory edge seems to me like its a 30 degree when looking at it, but I might be wrong, so maybe its a 40 or something that will require me to use rods in Tri Angle positioned down, like sharpening stone and feel the degree on touch. Now excuse me, I gotta go. Got some home made olive oil from Adriatic coast, and first thing Im gonna do now is to make some eggs with onion on that oil because I adore it for breakfast and guess who will prepare the onion? Hint : same blade that will later prepare entire lunch heheeheheh! But that I will not tell due to the fact that people who read will (not may but will) experience severe need for food 😎 Thanks again for fun and informational video 👍
Thank you for watching! Ya I sharpen it at a. 25 degree angle. I’m not sure the factory edge. Since to hold up good with that angle. I also use mine for a lot of food prep. Especially when camping. Just an all around great utility knife.
@@pistolpete4991 tnx for your reply! I have few blades at that angle or bigger (srk in sk5), but Im pretty sure that factory is somewhere between 15-20° per side, so 25° would be a bit too much for me. I sent mail to CS, but that will have to wait for reply. Who knows, maybe even factory edge is about 25 😂😂 That means Im gonna have to catch it on those rods. Anyway thanks for info again and many happy times with this awesome knife. I love my xl with shiny handle but I didn't expect that this one will be so usable and handy. I suppose it beats my Talwar xl (aus8 steel) and thats another great knife. The only problem I had with that one was its a low rider when in pocket, not much to grab for, but some paracors solved that problem. However, I prefer clip point more so Espada wins for me. Talwar xl is also a great knife in that size. And since this is my first aus10 blade, I cant wait to see the difference. Hopefully stonewashed finish will NOT be rust hunter like their beadblast finish was.
I do have the XL as well. The only reason why I prefer the large is because it’s a lot easier to carry. More consolable in the pocket, but that’s it as far as performance and durability they’re about the same.
@@pistolpete4991 thanks for replying, I figured so! I think people see the XL and bigger means better and it’s the pinnacle of that version so they can’t resist. The Large looks more practical and useful.
I have been collecting knives for decades. Out of the 150 or so knives that I have (from Benchmade to Zero Tolerance) this is my all-time favorite and my daily carry. I have all three sizes of Espadas, plus Counterpoints, plus Frenzy, Recon 1, you name it. I love Cold Steel. This version is the absolute best. Outstanding video! Thanks!
I totally agree! Thanks brotha! 🙏🤙🏻🔪
Question is it more practical getting the Large or XL?
In my opinion, the Espada Large is more practical. They both fit easily into my front right Jeans pocket, but the smaller size of the Espada Large is more wieldable in close quarters and also has less showing out of the pocket and is easier to carry. However, I love and carry them both. But the Large gets more pocket time.@@GiantsJets718
I think the Large is much more practical. The XL is amazing, but it is more of a camp knife or zombie apocalypse knife because of its massive size. They both fit in my jeans pocket but the Large is easier to carry.@@GiantsJets718
@@pistolpete4991 I used my COLD STEEL large Espada to cut down blackberry weeds last Summer.
You did an excellent test, avoiding "idiotic" tests done in other idiotic channels where they don't use knives but destroy them uselessly , I subscribed to your channel immediately !!!!!!
Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. I do how do use test but for the knife is meant for.
That folder is a freaking monster 👹, brother, outstanding video
Thank you brotha! Ya this thing is bad ass! 🔪
Bro I absolutely enjoyed seeing you run it through your tests. Flying colors for it too. Hard to beat the triAd lock for sure. 🤘🤘😎
Thank you brother. Much appreciated. Yeah this time of the beast! I highly recommend this blade.😁🔪🤙🏻
Nice to have a hard use review of this one in the bank. I always have a hard time deciding a favorite among the CS trio of the Espada, the Rajah and the Talwar. One of the main advantages of this one is just how well it disappears in the pocket. Despite the size, you never really know its there until needed. Fantastic design.
Happy New Years, Pete. Hope you enjoy the holiday!
Thank you brother! much appreciated. Yes this thing is awesome. And out of all the knives mention this one is the easiest to carry. Happy New Year’s to you too brother.😁🔪🤙🏻
Great, thorough review. Exactly what I was looking for before my purchase. All the best from Sweden
Thank you brother. Much appreciated
Dude how am I just now finding your channel, this is great content & a great review
Hey, thank you very much for that Brother! I really do appreciate it! 😁🤙🏻
I just ordered mine can’t wait for it to come in!! 👍🏼
@@alexescobedo5687 it’s one awesome knife, man! my favorite carry knife
I work in autobody and it's pretty damn helpful, use to alter "fix" after-market parts, shaping bondo, wiring, removing door skins, etc.
It's soo good, two other guys decided to buy it and have never looked back since.
That’s awesome! Yeah, it’s definitely one of my favorite all-time carries
Happy New Year Pete! Trust 2023 is awesome for you and keep up the great content!. The folder looks bad ass! I love the look of a big solid folder like that! Thanks for sharing Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Happy New Year’s to you too brother. Yeah this is one bad ass folder. Thanks for watching 🔪😁🤙🏻
Very nice. I've seen reviews of this knife before but this was a pretty good approach on hard use (without destroying the knife). I wouldn't maybe recommend doing coconuts with it on regular basis, but it's nice to see it held up so well 💪
Thank you. Yeah, To me Hard use reviews and destruction videos are different. I just test them hard at what they’re designed to do and if they break, so be it but I don’t intentionally try to break the knife.
I carry the same one. I do have the fancy xl and love it.
I have the “fancy version “ and love it ! Thanks for the video
Yeah, both are awesome. Thanks for watching.
My absolute favorite knife. I carried it everywhere for years. I only stopped because xhp is hard to replace if something happens. So I only carry it once in a while. Nowadays I carry the vaquero xl serrated or the tanto they are amazing and very easy to replace. The one back pocket knife I still carry is the broken skull in xhp . I carry that because I haven’t found anything that can replace it. It is the most slicy blade I own. I kid you not the knife is like a laser and it only needs a strop once in a great while.
I can’t see any other companies offering the knives coldsteel does for such cheap prices. The espada I bought on sale $100, the voyagers were like $55 , the broken skull I paid $45 . Take in mind these were mid grade knives 2 models with cts-xhp the voyagers with Aus10 that is really a good steel. Of course my knives were bought when coldsteel was still Lynn’s baby. I can’t imagine paying premium prices for 4034 so GSM can kiss my A#$ I’m luck to have enough knives to last 2 life times. 😊
MOST KILLER of all KILLER BLADES!! Absolute top notch vid!! Just found your channel today&subbed. I'm gonna mention your channel to my other knife bros. I'm gonna try& get ya a channel raid. Again bro,killer blade& killer review.
Thank you brother! I really appreciate that! Yeah, this is one bad ass night. Well thanks for the sub and for passing the word out.🤙🏻😁🔪
Happy New Years! New(er) to your channel, but gotta say your reviews are great! Hittin all my favorite blades. Cheers to '23
Happy New Year’s brother. Thank you for the sub. Glad you like the channel. Should we bring in some other good ones here soon😁🔪
@@pistolpete4991 yes sir! You know it
Happy new years brother Pete, wish you and your family a wonderful holiday
happy New Year’s to you and your family as well brotha! 😁🔪🤙🏻🙏
Great looking knife and review Pete , Happy New Year ,,thanks for sharing , God bless brother !
Thank you brother! Happy New Year’s to you too. God bless.
Happy New Year Pete!
That is an awesome piece, love the navaja styling.
The tip is very stout.
I'm curious if you could use that thumb plate to strike the ferros, where it seems sharper than the spine.
Thanks for showcasing it, it's on the long list of wants in 2023.
Happy New Year’s brother. It’s a good question. I’ll give it a try and let you know! Thanks for watching🔪😁🤙🏻
Happy New Year PP! Fyi, the spine on the S35VN is more at 90 degrees. The stonewashing seems to round that edge just enough to make it difficult to throw sparks. The S35VN XL blade throws them quite well. Really good video!
Yeah, I have that bully too and I think you’re right. This will be easy to make a 90° fine on though. Thanks for washing brother. I appreciate you.😁🔪🤙🏻
I love the espada series! Sweet video brother!
Thank you brother! much appreciated! Ya love this knife 🔪 😁🤙🏻
Awesome blade brother and video I carry mine everyday an love it
Thanks brotha! Thank for watching! Ya it’s a bad ass blade!
I've been thinking about buying the espada xl.I really love the design.
Highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed.
Happy new year Brotha and all the Luck for your adorable Family, i love the Espada i wish i could own one,,take care Brotha
Thank you brother. Same to you and your family. Yeah the espadas are bad ass.
Night here , so good video before bedtime, happy new year brother, looks not my thing but hands down , you ever need more blade than this 👊
Thank you brother. Much appreciated. Happy New Year’s to you and your family as well!
Great video brother, always count on your videos. GOD bless Happy New Year's
Thank you brother will! God bless and happy New Year’s to you and your family.
Happy New Year Pete! Best wishes to you, you wife and that beautiful baby girl! Love the diamond shape tips that CS does to fatten em up. Suzer (wife) agrees with your wife about the shaving of arm hair. Very nice demo brother.
Happy New Year’s brother to you and your family. This knife is bad ass! I love this blade! Yeah, that drives my wife crazy! Thanks brothers! 😁🔪🤙🏻
I love my xl! I definitely need to pick up a large. 💪🗡
They are both bad ass!
Some people panic when I use a boy scout knife. I can only imagine how they react to yours.
🤣🤙🏻🔪
Have to get another one
Happy New Year!
Same to you brother
Happy New Year!!
Same to you brother!
Cold steel is a great working man’s knife - very well built - I’m deciding between the one you have or the XL version - what you think ?
To be absolutely honest, I have both, and I always end up caring a large. It’s still a big ass knife, but a lot more manageable in the pocket. They’re both awesome though! 🔪🤙🏻
@@pistolpete4991 i agree - i just bought the large - just carries better
It took everything you threw at it. Tough knife
Ya highly recommend this folder! 🤙🏻🔪
Nice rewiew!
I have xl shiny model in my collection, but that was bought mainly for sitting in my pocket for safety reasons due to the fact that I work mostly night shifts with a bunch of problematic people around.
However, I wanted something else and new in my collection and decided its time to add smaller g10 Espada with aus10 steel.
So I got it 10 days ago and I am satisfied with it a lot.
I use it to prepare some dry meat products, cheese, onions and other vegetables and fruit at work and to open nylons in which stuff that I work with is packed.
However, with time it will lose it sharpness so I would like to ask do you know what is the factory angle of edge?
Also you said you use Work Sharp. Did you changed degree perhaps?
I have several options for sharpening, Ken Onions Work Sharp grinder is one of them, but I mainly use it for my machete (which is Cold Steel Bowie machete....surprise,surprise😂) and for some knives I can't sharpen with my Spyderco Tri Angle sharpener.
I sharp my pocket knives with it because I maintain sharp edge so its a little to no work at all and since I can do it at work its a super relaxing to do it, also its a conversation starter! Something that I like a lot when it comes to promoting knives in a nation thats against them mostly.
Factory edge seems to me like its a 30 degree when looking at it, but I might be wrong, so maybe its a 40 or something that will require me to use rods in Tri Angle positioned down, like sharpening stone and feel the degree on touch.
Now excuse me, I gotta go. Got some home made olive oil from Adriatic coast, and first thing Im gonna do now is to make some eggs with onion on that oil because I adore it for breakfast and guess who will prepare the onion?
Hint : same blade that will later prepare entire lunch heheeheheh!
But that I will not tell due to the fact that people who read will (not may but will) experience severe need for food 😎
Thanks again for fun and informational video 👍
Thank you for watching! Ya I sharpen it at a. 25 degree angle. I’m not sure the factory edge. Since to hold up good with that angle. I also use mine for a lot of food prep. Especially when camping. Just an all around great utility knife.
@@pistolpete4991 tnx for your reply!
I have few blades at that angle or bigger (srk in sk5), but Im pretty sure that factory is somewhere between 15-20° per side, so 25° would be a bit too much for me.
I sent mail to CS, but that will have to wait for reply. Who knows, maybe even factory edge is about 25 😂😂
That means Im gonna have to catch it on those rods.
Anyway thanks for info again and many happy times with this awesome knife.
I love my xl with shiny handle but I didn't expect that this one will be so usable and handy.
I suppose it beats my Talwar xl (aus8 steel) and thats another great knife.
The only problem I had with that one was its a low rider when in pocket, not much to grab for, but some paracors solved that problem. However, I prefer clip point more so Espada wins for me.
Talwar xl is also a great knife in that size.
And since this is my first aus10 blade, I cant wait to see the difference.
Hopefully stonewashed finish will NOT be rust hunter like their beadblast finish was.
@@dreadfulldimitri I have never had the stone wash finished rust on me, and I always leave it with moisture
@@pistolpete4991 wow! Thats great news! Thanks, Pete 👍
Now I just have to watch and like everything you uploaded!
@@dreadfulldimitri thanks brotha! I appreciate that! 😁🤙🏻🔪
Pete do you have the XL? Reason you prefer the Large over the XL? Thanks.
I do have the XL as well. The only reason why I prefer the large is because it’s a lot easier to carry. More consolable in the pocket, but that’s it as far as performance and durability they’re about the same.
Is it worth getting the Large over the XL?
In my opinion, yes, because the large carries and conceals way better. It’s still a big knife too so you’re not compromising any size lol.
@@pistolpete4991 thanks for replying, I figured so! I think people see the XL and bigger means better and it’s the pinnacle of that version so they can’t resist. The Large looks more practical and useful.
Is this knife good for self defense?
That’s exactly what it says for! self-defense, but you can’t use it for everything else
@@pistolpete4991 thank you
I have much more strong and bigger KNAIF
For a folder this is as strong as you need!
I subscribed this is an awesome channel 🫡👍
Thank you brother! Much appreciated! Glad you enjoy the content! 🤙🏻🔪