Both, are awesome Folders. But, because of my experience with Tri-Ad Folders and my experience with the SOG XR-Lock Folders, to include my SOG XR, I would choose the Large Recon 1. Especially, the Large Recon 1, Tanto... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
@@Genethagenius it's not twice the price. Close but not twice. Also it's made in the united states, so manufacturing price goes way up. That's where the price comes from. I'm not arguing with you my man. Just stating my piece, and joining the conversation. Much love to the knife community.
SOGzilla takes the cake! The 7ish oz weight really doesn't feel cumbersome. It's a masterpiece. And as far as a miracle budget cousin, don't let yourself miss out on the Harnds General and Warrior. And the Recon with the Snaggletooth mods make it a whole other animal, wow
The Kiku is 2 inches shorter in overall length and 1 inch shorter in blade length. It has a recurve in the blade which I am not a fan of. Even if it was $75 cheaper I would not be interested.
I have a sog seal XR and I am really fascinated, when you take it you feel its power, let alone those who see it, they are amazed to see it, I would choose sog again I think he is above the recon one by a lot, but at the same time and I would even dare to say that a bit lower than the SR1, it was due to the type of lock that cold sttel handles, which is undoubtedly the best type of lock.
I had an older Recon 1 while deployed in Afghanistan, and I put it through some serious paces...It never blinked! Unsure of what happened to that particular blade, my present one is a newer version in s35Vn, and I think a better blade for my uses nowadays. I'd love to put the SOG through an outdoor weekend of shelter building & firemaking to see which is the larger beast.
I'd love to have both! You didn't mention it, but the big difference in the cost is that the SOG is 100% made in the USA. I actually prefer thicker blade stock and heavier knives - just feels better and more substantial in hand to me. I can't pick a winner though because I don't have either one...yet!
Holy crap, this are very comparable in their profile. I'm always watching knife reviews, and content. For some reason I never noticed how comparable they are. I almost got the SEAL XR. But I bought the SOG TAC-XR, and the Omega springs are so thin, and fragile. I had one snap in under a month. I exchanged it... Same thing happened, but it took about 5 weeks. I love the design and the idea of axis like locks. But I won't buy one again since my Benchmade springs broke as well. I wish they would use a compression spring like Spyderco's ball bearing lock. That SEAL XR is a helluva knife though.
@@rampantcolt1684 yeah omega springs SUCK BALLS. I actually really really wanted that knife but I got the tac first, just to see how it held up. The knife was actually pretty good. But within three weeks the spring broke. I returned it and got a AD-15 lol. But the seal xr is one mean knife.
Nice review. SOG fanboy that owns only one cold steel, being the Recon 1 and it is on my bug out chest rig which is mad props. I have abused that SOB (not SOG...get it). The CS gets massive nods in confidence. I want the Seal XR simply for one different reason...character. Always wants a folding seal pup I could carry and they finally built it imho. This beast is just different and has a vibe like many SOG blades. CS has their own vibe but more often than not its not my groove.
thanks for comparison! For me a thumb stud cant be tactical. The flipper is the best for fast and secure opening. 2nd best is Spyderhole but at distance to flipper.
For price and function I'd say the Recon 1 is probably a better choice as a folder, I've had my clip point version for a while now and it's never let me down. The SOG Seal in its XR Tanto fixed blade version though is an amazing knife and works excellent with gloves and in my opinion far better an investment than the XR for roughly the same price.
Great points and conclusion👍 Even if its second place the sog seal xr looks interesting. I like badass looking knives that have a fidget option. Still there are some details that keep me from buying it
I own both and the only drawback with the SOG is the springs... sooner or later they break. Be prepared to replace them. SOG is an Awesome knife though. Very rugged. CS Recon is much lighter in the pocket and the lock is bombproof.
The triad lock is too slow to open and close. For a tactical folder I'd for the sog. As a camping knife the recon maybe a little better. I never liked the designs of cold steel except for the srk wich I've owned some. Sog is closer to my taste and it's good that they are producing quality stuff these days.
Surprised there is even a debate. RECON-1 all day everyday. I carry it and does everything I ask of it. And for a hundred bucks....delivered to my front door.
Hello Kevin; great comparison. I would very much like to buy a Cold Steel Recon 1 with satin blade preferably in spear point. Could you help me out where could I still find this model, please. Thank you. Lajos
I don’t own any Cold Steel knives and I want to but I’m so used to Benchmade and Spyderco but also the pocket clips on those knives are awesome but I am wondering if someone could tell how the pocket clips are on Cold Steel knives? I’ve heard that the clips on CS, are pocket killers and it’s tough to get the knife out of your pocket.
Have you felt the scales on the newer Recons? I bought one 2 years ago and now a new one post-GSM. It seems the scales are now much smoother. Big upgrade.
Put them to the test... Cutting cardboard does not tell anything about security, reliability, function and durability... Just based on the looks of both, the blade stop pin on the sog is a toothpick compared to the blade stop on the recon 1, the lock bar lock does not match the triad lock in its worse days... The thicker blade in the sog limits the blade cutting/slicing performance down to crap. Taking into consideration that it's held in place by a needle and a lock bar I don't have many doubts of which is the the better performer between both... Unfortunatelly the sog is just a "damn beeffy macho man" piece of garbage... Btw I'm not a cold steel fanatic fan in any way, the srk is an equally mediocre knife (a tool made to cut through stuff), just because the blade stock is too beefy... For those that are nodding their head with the obvious "the purpose of this knife is to be used as an axe because it is a survival knife" My answer is that's absolute BS. A survival knife must be a good cutting tool that allows you to do delicate cutting tasks to build tools that you can use!!! If you can't live without something that cuts logs, get an axe, or beter, a foldable saw (it costs
Both, are awesome Folders. But, because of my experience with Tri-Ad Folders and my experience with the SOG XR-Lock Folders, to include my SOG XR, I would choose the Large Recon 1. Especially, the Large Recon 1, Tanto... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
The 'elephant in the room' is the weight of the SOG. For some people 8oz won't be an issue, but for most people it surely is. Including the military.
The military I experienced treated us like pack mules.
yep
Recon 1 is my favorite. Tri ad lock, tanto/clip/spear point. It is the folder you want when SHTF. SOG makes me thing of Walmart.
The Sog's 8 ounce weight kills it for me. Recon 1 for the win!
For reals!!! 8-ounce weight and twice the price of the Recon 1. Yup, I’m sticking with my Recon 1!
@@Genethagenius it's not twice the price. Close but not twice.
Also it's made in the united states, so manufacturing price goes way up. That's where the price comes from.
I'm not arguing with you my man. Just stating my piece, and joining the conversation.
Much love to the knife community.
SOG should've used hardened aluminum liners. Cold steel does that and it really helps.
Awww poor baby 8 oz..awww it’s to heavy lol pussycat
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SOGzilla takes the cake! The 7ish oz weight really doesn't feel cumbersome. It's a masterpiece. And as far as a miracle budget cousin, don't let yourself miss out on the Harnds General and Warrior. And the Recon with the Snaggletooth mods make it a whole other animal, wow
Agreed best knife I've ever operated. So smooth
The Kiku XR with Micarta + XHP is a great knife. I'd take it over either of these.
The Kiku is 2 inches shorter in overall length and 1 inch shorter in blade length. It has a recurve in the blade which I am not a fan of. Even if it was $75 cheaper I would not be interested.
I have them both as well. My Recon 1 is a coated, hollow ground, cts-xhp clip point. And the Recon gets the nod fairly easily here.
Recon 1. I might like the SOG if had a little more jimping though...🤣🤣🤣
Great comparison video. I definitely like em both , but I do own a Recon 1
I have a sog seal XR and I am really fascinated, when you take it you feel its power, let alone those who see it, they are amazed to see it, I would choose sog again I think he is above the recon one by a lot, but at the same time and I would even dare to say that a bit lower than the SR1, it was due to the type of lock that cold sttel handles, which is undoubtedly the best type of lock.
Just FYI the xr lock on the seal XR is weighted at almost 3000 pounds.
The smaller XR locks are anywhere between 1500, and 2500 pounds.
Bullshit
I had an older Recon 1 while deployed in Afghanistan, and I put it through some serious paces...It never blinked! Unsure of what happened to that particular blade, my present one is a newer version in s35Vn, and I think a better blade for my uses nowadays. I'd love to put the SOG through an outdoor weekend of shelter building & firemaking to see which is the larger beast.
I'd love to have both! You didn't mention it, but the big difference in the cost is that the SOG is 100% made in the USA. I actually prefer thicker blade stock and heavier knives - just feels better and more substantial in hand to me. I can't pick a winner though because I don't have either one...yet!
Like them both but 8 ounce I'll carry a fixed blade. Thanks
CS RECON ! The lock on these knives is awesome. The SOG? They made it heavy but not heavy duty!
Buy yourself a Recon 1, if possible treat yourself to one those sweet Blades Canada satin Recon 1s.
Love my satin Recon 1 tanto.
Holy crap, this are very comparable in their profile. I'm always watching knife reviews, and content. For some reason I never noticed how comparable they are.
I almost got the SEAL XR.
But I bought the SOG TAC-XR, and the Omega springs are so thin, and fragile. I had one snap in under a month. I exchanged it... Same thing happened, but it took about 5 weeks.
I love the design and the idea of axis like locks. But I won't buy one again since my Benchmade springs broke as well.
I wish they would use a compression spring like Spyderco's ball bearing lock.
That SEAL XR is a helluva knife though.
Some thing happened to my Seal XR... brand new and one of the Springs broke. SOG fixed it, but seriously... "SOG, USE BETTER SPRINGS"!!!!
@@rampantcolt1684 yeah omega springs SUCK BALLS.
I actually really really wanted that knife but I got the tac first, just to see how it held up. The knife was actually pretty good. But within three weeks the spring broke. I returned it and got a AD-15 lol.
But the seal xr is one mean knife.
Nice review. SOG fanboy that owns only one cold steel, being the Recon 1 and it is on my bug out chest rig which is mad props. I have abused that SOB (not SOG...get it). The CS gets massive nods in confidence. I want the Seal XR simply for one different reason...character. Always wants a folding seal pup I could carry and they finally built it imho. This beast is just different and has a vibe like many SOG blades. CS has their own vibe but more often than not its not my groove.
Get that Kiku XR by the way, it makes up for its size and then some, the XR action is remarkable
Recon 1. I hope they do a recon lite in aus10(but keep the linerless G10 construction)
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I have both! Thank you for the great video!!!🔪🖤🗡
thanks for comparison!
For me a thumb stud cant be tactical. The flipper is the best for fast and secure opening. 2nd best is Spyderhole but at distance to flipper.
For price and function I'd say the Recon 1 is probably a better choice as a folder, I've had my clip point version for a while now and it's never let me down. The SOG Seal in its XR Tanto fixed blade version though is an amazing knife and works excellent with gloves and in my opinion far better an investment than the XR for roughly the same price.
Gotta be a close call between the Tri-Ad vs Scorpion lock. Great vid BTW. Subbed.
The Recon 1 has a stronger lock and is significantly thinner & lighter than the SOG. For a tactical knife, the Cold Steel is the clear winner.
Great points and conclusion👍 Even if its second place the sog seal xr looks interesting. I like badass looking knives that have a fidget option. Still there are some details that keep me from buying it
Which one is better? Cold Steel Recon 1. Next question?
I own both and the only drawback with the SOG is the springs... sooner or later they break. Be prepared to replace them. SOG is an Awesome knife though. Very rugged.
CS Recon is much lighter in the pocket and the lock is bombproof.
It seems to me that from now on both of these knives will be manufactured at the same factory 😀
SOG fit & finish = excellent💟
The Sog looks nicer, Cold steel obviously has the better lock. I use to love Cold Steel a lot, but there knives have just become boring to me.
Yeah but cold steels aren't so boring when you see them going through gauntlets and surviving
The triad lock is too slow to open and close. For a tactical folder I'd for the sog. As a camping knife the recon maybe a little better. I never liked the designs of cold steel except for the srk wich I've owned some. Sog is closer to my taste and it's good that they are producing quality stuff these days.
I cant help but think the SOG would be stronger without the hole in the blade. The rear flipper is is all you need..
Surprised there is even a debate. RECON-1 all day everyday. I carry it and does everything I ask of it. And for a hundred bucks....delivered to my front door.
Hello Kevin; great comparison. I would very much like to buy a Cold Steel Recon 1 with satin blade preferably in spear point. Could you help me out where could I still find this model, please. Thank you. Lajos
warriors and wonders has them as an exclusive uts a canadian retailer they do ship to the US
I love knifes heavier than a feather. May have to get a SOG!
I don’t own any Cold Steel knives and I want to but I’m so used to Benchmade and Spyderco but also the pocket clips on those knives are awesome but I am wondering if someone could tell how the pocket clips are on Cold Steel knives? I’ve heard that the clips on CS, are pocket killers and it’s tough to get the knife out of your pocket.
What do you think of code 4 svn35 I love this knife
Code 4 is great one of my most recomended knives
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Have you felt the scales on the newer Recons? I bought one 2 years ago and now a new one post-GSM. It seems the scales are now much smoother. Big upgrade.
I have both of these knifes,,the Recon1 is my wife's EDC, I carry the SOG ,it's built more for a manly man .
LOL
100%
Your wife have a tougher knife then you.👍🏾
Recon1 for me.
Put them to the test... Cutting cardboard does not tell anything about security, reliability, function and durability... Just based on the looks of both, the blade stop pin on the sog is a toothpick compared to the blade stop on the recon 1, the lock bar lock does not match the triad lock in its worse days... The thicker blade in the sog limits the blade cutting/slicing performance down to crap. Taking into consideration that it's held in place by a needle and a lock bar I don't have many doubts of which is the the better performer between both... Unfortunatelly the sog is just a "damn beeffy macho man" piece of garbage... Btw I'm not a cold steel fanatic fan in any way, the srk is an equally mediocre knife (a tool made to cut through stuff), just because the blade stock is too beefy... For those that are nodding their head with the obvious "the purpose of this knife is to be used as an axe because it is a survival knife" My answer is that's absolute BS. A survival knife must be a good cutting tool that allows you to do delicate cutting tasks to build tools that you can use!!! If you can't live without something that cuts logs, get an axe, or beter, a foldable saw (it costs
U just helped me make my choice here. Thank you.
i love sog seal xr
I have them both
you might as well just use a box cutter first your needs.
2 different knives. Recon is a pocket knife.
I own both, and the Sog is an expensive pos.
FIRST!!!🔪🖤🗡
You are second. No prize for that either.
Weird video