Top 10 BEST Cold Steel Knives!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2021
- My top 10 FAVORITE Cold Steel knives in order!
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Hell yeah bro, I’ve had my American lawman for sooooo long. The black has worn off a lot but yeah don’t care about that so much. I just commented on how I got the lawman, Ak-47 mini and spartan all about 10+ years ago maybe 12+ and they are all good to go still
Code 4 S35VN has become my (literally every day) EDC work knife. I beat on it daily. In a mechanical construction field, this has proven to be the best hard use folder I’ve ever used. Amazingly, when I properly clean it, it looks and flips like brand new!
Legend has it that the espada xl is Lynn Thompson's fifth pocket carry.
That wouldn't surprise me in the least. I love that guy....when he sold his company it broke my heart.... I was glad for him....but sad at the same time.
It’s actually scout carry in a custom leather sheath. JS
@@RadDadisRad it’s a joke…
You joke but every videos I’ve seen of him at blade shows he always has about that many with one of them being the Espada xl
You can t cut metal with it,it s not really a hard use knife so…probably really beautifull just but not legend
Man I just picked up the American Lawman for $15 at a garage sale. Considering the high praise I think I scored the deal of the year!
That’s an excellent score!
You sure did. Costs €150 euros here in Europe 👍🏼
Great find
I need to start going to garage sales.
Nevee found anything valuable at the garage sale😂😂
Lawman is stupid durable and useful. I use it all the time and beat the crap out of it, even to the point of digging and cutting roots with it when I'm working in the yard. Just clean it off with a little dish soap and water and put back in your pocket. I cut everything with it. I just love that knife! Great video as always by the way!
I have no need for an American Lawman, but now one is on its way. Plus I can’t stop saying the name like I’m singing “American Woman.” Thanks for what you do, I appreciate your passion for these tools. As a dairy farmer who has recently broadened his knife horizons from Case, Victorinox, Gerber, and KA-BAR to Spyderco, Benchmade, Chris Reeve, and Hinderer; it’s great to see others find joy in the ingenuity of knife makers
Dude that’s hilarious. LMFAO. I ordered a miguron velona and was singing my Verona . 😂 bunch of weirdos we are . ❤ thanks for putting that out there . I wish more people would make funny comments and comment more freely .
Loved this video! I have 5 of the 10 cold steel knives you covered, and intend to get 3 more of them. Thanks for the awesome review!
I’ve been waiting on this one! Good stuff MC!
My favorite knife to carry is my Recon 1 tanto. I hope they come back out with the Recon 1 XL.
I have 3 Tuff-Lites scattered about the shop. I hardly touch my utility knives anymore. Work great in the hand. I love these and they sharpen quickly.
My regularly used knife is the CS Ultimate Hunter. It's beefy enough without being ridiculous. I was lucky enough to buy it when was in CTS-XHP and I believe I paid around $95.
I have only three Cold Steel knives, but the Recon One (drop point) is in my edc rotation. Yes it is big, but it has never been bothersome to me. I love it.
Another great video MC ! Thank you ! 👍
I have an American Lawman and an older Code4 in XHP, spear point and fully serrated. Both are permanent in my collection. Great knives.
My all-time favorite that did not make your list is the AK-47. This knife is an excellent EDC and you can beat the crap out of it. It also comes in a fixed blade, but in my opinion, that is more of a tactical knife. It would be great for military personnel.
Give the Kobun a try it's a good fixed blade. For $45 or less it's a good value. It's lightweight and has enough of a blade to take care of interpersonal issues. I would recommend changing the clip on the sheath to an Ulticlip but just about everything I own has an Ulticlip.
The Polished Espada Series have one piece 7075 Aluminum Frame, Liners, and Bolsters. They are designed after the Spanish Navaja. Check those out. They were super large like the Espada XL. They were used for self-defense; they were not meant to be compared to little EDC Pocket Knives that were created to be Utility Folders... :-) :-) :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Man i used to work with a guy that would EDC an Espada XL. He was a bit of an odd ball but he was one of the best coworkers ive ever had.
Nice review! I have several knives from your list and enjoy them all.
Well done, this is an excellent video with to notch merchandise! Best video yet, in my opinion! Two thumbs up and then some!
I already knew which Cold Steel knife was my favorite before I watched this video. I am very happy to see you agree. The American Lawman does not disappoint!
The Spartan doesn’t get a whole lot of attention, but I love it. I use it as a hard use camp knife 👍🏻
The Spartan is good for self defense as well
I too use the Spartan it is a cool knife to big for an EDC but man it's cool
@@nickstout1457 yeah and also where I live it too big carry. I’ll get thrown in jail for that reason.
@@jamesleewilliamsjr.2865 sounds like Californiastan.
@@YukonJack i live in Las Vegas
cold steel ak-47 is probably the most slept on model. out of the three models (ak47, lawman, and recon), ak-47 is the only one with the wavable feature; and has a metal pommel, aka the perfect bottle opener.
You can buy a aftermarket snaggletooth that installs on the American lawman and then it can wave
@@lilmuzzle5487 hoping Andrew Demko will make all the old cold steels with tri ad locks to shark lock
Their warranty is also no joke. I took a massive half quarter size chip out of a Spartan while battoning hard wood and they replaced it no questions asked And then I did the same thing to the replacement while chopping through heavy sappy brush and they replace that one too! The lock up was still perfect in both but the Aus8 blades with that very thin hollow ground edge just could not hold up to getting beat up with intensive chopping or splitting. I did beat up on the BD1 replacement a bit and had no problems, but I still wouldn't and do not trust it like a full flat grind though.
I am a Cold Steel fan myself. I own a Voyager Large and XL Tanto folders, Voyager Large and XL Drop Point folders, Counter Point 1 and XL folders, SR1 Lite Tanto, Immortal, and 4max Scout. I had others, but these 9 folders are what I have now. I also own 3 fixed blades (Drop Forged Survivalist, Kobun, and Recon Tanto San Mai 3), 3 Machetes, and various other sharp edge and blunt tools. Cold Steel makes good products for reasonable prices!
I work in the woods and regularly EDC my 4-Max Scout. I have used it to chop wood, cut rope, straps, irrigation tarp, and in one instance cut through a double strand of splice wire. Love the dumb usability of that knife😂
Great vid! Thanks!
I own the American Lawman and absolutely love it, but use it as a back up to my PM2. I recently bought an SR1 and can't wait to put it thru some hard use! I think it's on another level from any folder!
A really good top ten list considering that there are so many Cold Steel knives to choose from. Two of my favorites that did not make the list are the Bush Ranger in S35VN and the Broken Skull.
I’ve been edc’ing the 4 max for 2 years now, it’s a great knife, the ergonomics are awesome but even I will admit it’s too heavy for most people.
They need to bring back the X2 Voyager. 6 inch clip point beast! Carry one everyday.
Very interesting compilation, MC! My favorite "budget" EDC is the CS Crawford Model 1. A bit less beefy than most of those on your list, but the lock switch on the liner lock seems pretty robust for at least light to moderate use. My "Beefy" choice would be the CS AD15 LITE...The AUS 10A blade is quite thick and robust, and the Griv-Ex scales are comfortable in hand, as is the Scorpion Lock. Razor sharp out-of-box as well.
I really enjoyed this video. Makes me want to just go crazy ordering cold steel!
The Cold Steel Spartan is a heavy beast but this knife gives you a great feel in the hand. The American made SRK is the best model for tactical use. Now of the best Cold Steel knives is my favorite Tuff Lite! The Tuff Lite is the best knife for your money.
I carry the recon 1 tanto and voyager all the time. Great knives!
Great video, thanks!!!
The thought occurred to me, a long time ago, that the American Lawman was the ideal pocket knife, the knife to beat, and, after a while, just a legend. More and more I find others who agree with me. One of my favorite knives of all time and, in my opinion, what someone thinks of when they think “pocket knife.”
Great review. I love these knives and want to buy the rest that I don’t have :)
I would add CS Voyager - the Tanto. More compact Aus10A amazing grip and ergonomics. It is 'the' knife that got me into knives and I finally bought one! It does not disappoint. Amazing action opens with just flick of the thumb. CS Lawman - great choice. One of my first knives. Brought to me from USA to S Korea by a friend. Ergonomics - the very best grip shape of any knife period. Wonderful design. Great job Andrew. Thanks for very watchable video.
I would own many Cold Steel knives if they had decent deep carry clips, or an aftermarket with them.
Definitely problematical factory clips
Pliers fix that
Not the deepness of the carry, but the tightness of this clip
Search Etsy deep carry clips for Cold Steel
If you don't like the clips, consider : you are likely not drawing it from your pocket the way it was designed to be drawn.
Glad to see the American Lawman on there, my favorite EDC knife! Tough, light and thin...
Love the Cold Steel PeaceKeeper II, love the Voyager XL (serrated).
Good list!
I can only speak for the AD15 since it’s arrived and it’s super well built and solid . This is my first cold steel knife and I like it a lot and it just worked out to be in pocket when I needed to remove some like 1” spots of rotted cedar and it dug and made good cuts . I might not use a utility anymore .
i just recently got my hands on a (unfortunately discontinued) broken skull. let me put it this way: everything the benchmade bugout promised to be, but as a 4" blade device. sub 100grams (whatever this means in ounces) with a triad lock, g10 scales and good steel. i am impressed!
@@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743 IMO, if they had to discontinue the broken skull for some reason, they should have brought back the Lone Star Hunter rather than downgrade to the range boss.
@@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743 I'm sure they could figure out how to lighten it some. But the range boss is a big step backwards as far as I'm concerned.
This felt 🧂-y. 🤙🏻 I carry a code 4 Tanto s35Vn every day. It's comfy, the anodized scales haven't discolored at alI, I prefer clip points any day but the two I've ordered both had deformed bevels. All my nice knives are hiding in my room
My code 4s are definitely in my carry rotation. Switch between serrated Tanto and Clip point - both in XHP, depending on tasks likely to encounter.
I edc the Espada Large in my back pocket. Great knife.
Love the American Lawman
My Cold Steel Recon 1 tanto is my work knife that I throw around and beat up on a daily basis! The ergos on the handle are the best I've ever handled on any knife Those 2 cutouts for your pointer and middle finger make it an ergonomic masterpiece!
Demko has awesome knifes. Favorite designer so far in my young knife life.
He'll be up there for a while. The man is a genius.
@@vinnie_baggadonuts I believe it. Have 8 of his knifes now 😂
If you are in the market for a larger and very durable knife, this review will provide you with all the options you would ever need. I have the AD 15 lite that has gotten unbelievably smooth after a few weeks of playing with it. It was $93 from Amazon but they are down to $88 I just noticed.
It was $50 @ midway USA which was a steal imo after breaking it in and taking some 2 k paper to the sharp edges on the scorpion lock 👍👍 super nice and sturdy , good size , smooth a f
I just picked it up for 84 on amazon
Hi,i think,you forgot the talwar.This is absolutly incredible!
I used to carry a xl voyager every day when doing tree work it was one of my most used tools for everyday carry
Any of these knives would be really nice with cru wear, z wear, or 3v/4v as blade steels
dream bigger, Magnacut. One day that steel will be standard highend steel.
I like the silver eye and the AD 15 lite, I also have the serrated XL Vaquero just because. Also have the srk and srkc
I'm curious where you would put the Engage on this list?
What do u guys think about the AK-47 folding knife?
I’m not even going to list all the different Cold Steel knives I own. But my most carried folders are my clip point or tanto XL Voyagers, 4 Max Scout and AD 10. The fixed blades I carry most are the SRK, Magnum Tanto 2, Drop Forged Survivalist or the Outdoorsman.
The san mai steel they use is a laminate carbon steel designed to be like the steel used in traditional, functional samurai swords. It's higher carbon center is harder to provide strength, cutting power, and edge retention. The outer layers are of a lower carbon steel to provide flexibility and impact resistance. I have one of their recon tantos in this steel. You could not wish for a finer blade.
no, their san mai steel is either vg1 laminate on the first version or a vg10 laminate for the most recent version
Just bought the AD10 in AUS10
I love the spartan, the blade is thin and cut like it's a laser, unusual for a CS.
Fixed blades I also like them even more than folders
Dude. The extra large Luzon is a beast! It's my everyday carry. Well, that one or an extra large ti-lite.
Stamp knurl-like texturing right onto the 6061 handle of the Code 4. Bam: instant new-sales campaign. Still can anodize as desired after stamping.
Great presentation! Your #1 pick is the toughest opening knife in my small collection (right thumb of mine doesn't help). The lock is tough to disengage also. It's sharp as can be and built like the proverbial $..t House! I believe I can hammer nails with it. Tough to deploy in my opinion but well deserant of it's position on your list. (Rather have the #2 or 3) knife on your list... Thanks!
For me it air lite, ultimate hunter, recon 1, ad-15, and the last one American lawman. Code 4 is honorable mention.
All time best....my edc the AD10. ITS A BEAST.
A mini 4Max would be sick! About 8-8.5 inches with those ergos, sign me up!
They make the SRK in 3V as well. Great knife.
I love my g10 espada xl. If I can’t take my gun the xl is definitely coming with me.
I got the old voyager xl half serrated tanto made in Japan, and the new model tiger claw karambit. Both knives are absolutely stunning in every way. The price is right for that quality, under payed imo. I've had a Benchmade double the prize of the voyager, bit the voyager is the one still alive and well
Short little Bodybuilder -that killed me
I really like the air lite drop point for edc
I have been waiting for them to release the Natchez Bowie in CPM-3V.... I have zero practical use for something like that... But with 5/16 blade stock (0.313) and with an almost foot long blade, it will be my magnum opis of fixed blades lol.... that blade stock is noticably thicker than a BK-2... And the blade is 2.25" longer than a BK-9 .... What a BEAST !!! 😍😍😎😎😁😁
$ 535.49, plus S&H and tax is going to hurt ... But it will be beyond awesome.
Only own the AirLite and Spartan, someday I'll have to try out the 🎵American Lawman!🎵
Cold steel is king I have 52 pieces so far Believe it or not missing a couple of this list still. Nice list.
I have no idea why amazon had a Cold Steel sale recently but almost all their knives were $7-$8 a piece. I ordered 21 of different knives for $150 like the Bush Ranger, Code 4, SR1, Espada, AD-10, AD-15, OSS, AD-10 Lite, SRK San Mai, Magnum Tanto San Mai, AK-47, Air Lite, Recon 1, Drop Forged... they kept selling out of different models and types and I just ordered some as fast as I could. They literally sold out of Cold Steel knives in the matter of minutes, sometimes seconds with some models. I have no idea why it happened but I'm waiting on 14 orders of Cold Steel now just waiting to see if it's real yet.
Pocketable ad10? = ultimate hunter, love this knife. And the airlite drop point
Espada XL sits in a levi pocket like a hen in a nest. Greatest all round knife of all time. Both versions ( grippy slim G10 and polished).
Im surprised the recon tanto didn't make it on the list. Ive had one in carbon 5and never had a problem with it
It's 4 am and I'm already watching a knife vid, Jesus Christ
Lol bro it's 4 p.m. and I'm watching it. Knife is life 24 - 7.
The American Lawman is my favorite Cold Steel folder by far.
Great video.
I've had my American Lawman for years.
Bought the original one for $60.
They're everything they're said to be.
Even though they're $100 now you can be assured you can beat on this knife & it'll hold up & deliver every time.
That plus it's not so expensive that you'll be babying it all the time.
You buy this knife to carry every day & beat on NOT because you're fine with paying Benchmade prices & never using them.
i just picked up the AD-15 for $129 on an amazon prime day deal (the regular version not the lite version). and then of course immediately rushed to youtube to watch some metal complex videos. 🤘 but passing on: amazon has deals on cold stone knives OFTEN. i also got the AD-10 a few months back for something like $105. if you're patient and set up some camelcamelcamel alerts, you can buy a lot of these for almost half their retail list price. the AD-15 at $200+ was never tempting to me, but i couldn't pass on $129 with free shipping.
I have a American Lawman as an edc and i take my SR1 with me when i go camping. The mora garberg is always in my backpack but i think i will survive a apocalypse with the SR1..
The Espada is a great Bear country carry. Bros gotta have a carry solution for every situation.
A single tear was almost shed, because the AirLite didn't make the list, almost :p
Good list. Commenting for that algorithm lovin.
Not having the ti-lite on this list is almost sacrilege 😆
I used to have the aluminum 6" version and you could stick it through a car door 😐
You click out a 12" stiletto on someone in a dark alley , they are going to reconsider how they got in that situation in the first place 😆
Unfortunately my house was broken into a few years ago and it was stolen but I plan on buying another one eventually.
In my opinion the big aluminum scale ti-lite trumps all the knives on this list.
Dude! The ti-lite is a beast!! Love those things! Give the XL Luzon a twirl.
I drive for a car service and have used the slightly less expensive version of the espada igt was the 71/2 inc. Some one pulled an av erage size knife and he had a crocodile dundee moment when he saw my knife.
lawman, recon, voyager are my favorites.
I love CS! Own a bunch! My favorite is the Broken Skull, I’ve got 5! Lynn gave me a several knives over the years.
I've got a Range Boss. How does that differ from the Broken Skull?
@@LarryEMorse same geometry but the BS has g10 scales and either s35vn or xhp steel.
@@LarryEMorse thinking about getting a range boss what do you think about it
@@michaelyoung5298, Well, I like it, but someone else thinks it has crappie steel. I'm fine with it, but the clip over the scale makes it too tight on the pocket. I used a little sand paper under it and sprung the clip open very carefully. (slipped another blade sideways under it and gently pried it a bit)
@@LarryEMorse cool don't use the pocket clips anyways just put my folder in my back pockets
Heck yeah
Ordered an AD10 after seeing this.
Please review the Harbor Freight Gordon "3.6"' folding knife.
The Harbor Freight Gordon is a thing that might hopefully cut other things sometimes. The review is now over and no more time should be spent on this subject.
@@nachoisme Nathanial Clark is a thing who mistakenly believes others want to hear from him. Review over.
@@jeff1872t I’ve owned a couple Harbor Freight knives. The review I gave is pretty much spot on. It’s probably the absolute best $15 dollar folder that you will ever find. That’s not a joke. They are solid for that price but you really won’t be getting much and there is a reason why you won’t see TH-cam reviews about them because they aren’t worth talking about. I believe I owned a Gordon but it wasn’t that long of a blade so maybe they have multiple models with the same name. With that dimension of 3.6”, I think you would be much better served buying a Rat Model 1. It almost certainly will last longer and better serve your needs. They come in a few variations but I believe you can get a D2 for around $30. Hopefully, this rambling from a guy that just wants to voice his opinion for others to boost his ego has served you well. Have a good day, Jeb 🤟😎
@@nachoisme Well I can appreciate the actual input you gave in the second comment after your very dismissive first comment. I actually bought the knife mainly just as a blade to practice sharpening. The knife as a whole is a step better than I expected and not actually that bad with surprisingly good action. It's actually close to being good with a little bit more refinement like moving the final detent just a bit, and improving lock liner access. The thumb studs are actually very nice if you find ones that aren't kinked and I feel the knife could benefit from a less agressive flipper tab.
but the Cold Steel
"AK 47" folder though...aluminum pommel to emergency break windows or crush adderall xr beads with ease, also open up my beer with it!..hollow grind wide modern clip point very slicey. best ergos comparable to my Manix 2 XL! especially with that pistol grip! 60hrc tough S35VN steel...and it comes out ready. ready for anything! super tough knives made for a reason!
Large Voyager deserves a spot on a CS Top 10 list. AK47 too. :)
AD-15 is my CS of choice!
My finger paid the price when I first tried to one hand close my SR1, that thing is a guillotine with that thick slab of razor sharp steel swinging down. I can do it NOW, but only VERY carefully. Still a great knife.
CS Voyager Clip Large is reasonable knife. American Lawman is very good too. These 2 are the best.
Best thing I've done for my AD10 was to remove that ridiculous pocket clip. It took an great knife and made it a work of art.
In the american west many used a 8 to 10 inch bowies as a generaledc.
The 4Max has the strongest folding lock every tested.
Cold steel for the win🔥