There is no other knife company founder that is unabashed about self defense and what certain blades are for. Lynn and Cold Steel doesn't pull no punches and tells it like it is, since the very beginning. Check online for some of his early catalog articles, penned by Lynn himself - his stances and philosophies have remained staunch about self defense. CS is a melee weapons company - more than just knives.
@@TheScotchaholic Very true, and its awesome he's owning the space--but this is a polarizing issue and Lynn is a polarizing person. I'm sure a lot of people in the knife community would really like to see Cold Steel take a different direction as far as marketing and rhetoric are concerned. Perhaps a rebrand with their more practical EDC friendly options under one name and the Self Defense tools and larger folders under Cold Steel. The knives showcased in this video are great, but not even close to their top 7 offerings in my opinion.
@@anotherknafguy3679 The saying goes: "Get woke, go broke." CS doesn't need rebranding or a different line marketed to PC pansies. Anyone with a bit of sense, will know that any PC looking blade, is still capable of being an emergency self defense tool/weapon. People that are turned off by Lynn's style and rhetoric, are not the types to use their blades heavily for training, defensive, or utility purposes. Everyone that I know that owns CS products, uses/carries them regularly. That is why CS has such a large and devout following - the more a person uses a certain brand or type of tool, they will know which brands/types are the "real deal".
@@TheScotchaholic I admit, you bring up very valid points..but I don't agree completely that people turned off by Lynn's style would be precluded from using their knives in Self Defense or Hard Use roles. Im a proud owner and user of several Cold Steels, but also admit that sometimes Lynn comes off as a bit cringeworthy for my tastes..anyone willing to do a bit of research into their products will find years and years of abuse testing and marketing proving their point and products true. I just think they can chill now is all and avoid a lot of the hate they get from people who just don't understand. The rebrand could be done under cold steel's name, but you have to admit there is a distinct difference in some of their design philosophies..and the variety of products they carry is huge and could benefit from its own brand. Lynn Thompson is a legend in the Knife game, nobody can deny that, but I think they are big enough to let the products speak for themselves now.
So glad you guys were on. I'm saving my pennies for an AD-15. So badass! Right now I'm broke from throwing my axe gang at the world championships this weekend in Cananda. Love you guys! Keep up the great work!
Great video. I have always loved Cold Steel quality, design, and prices. My XL Voyager tanto is probably my favorite. But every time Lynn waves around that Vaquero, I want that one too.
@Marius Cezar As a primary, no. As a secondary or even back up option to a secondary weapon, definitely. I've owned dozens of knives from various brands and craftsmen, and for the price, can't go wrong with Cold Steel. From military to private use, never had an issue besides coatings wearing off.
@@mgj989 I had a Cold Steel Immortal. Piece of shit. Dropped on the concrete and broke into several pieces. I'll never buy another Cold Steel. I carry Kansept Sprite in carbon fiber now.
Even though I think Lynn is a bit ludicrous at times, I can't help but acknowledge his passion for the knife industry. I wish a lot of companies were this passionate about their products such as this man. Cheers to him.
I'm probably in the minority but I'd rather have a good product made outside of the United States than a low quality product made inside the United States.
@@faizalnizar8261 don't be an idiot, all it takes is 2 inches of shit quality steel to stab a man who will NOT have time and who will NOT have any use for his shitty knife fighting "training", 20 times in the chest, end his life, take his cash. doesn't matter what knife you have, or how much training you have.
When I was in Elementary School a kid pulled a knife on one of my best friends & I stepped right in front of the kid with the knife & told him that if he wants to hurt my friend Mac he's going to have to go through me & if he does I will make sure that he spends a very long time in prison, so then he put his knife away. He died a few years ago from a Drug Overdose on something like Heroin, Cocaine, or Methamphetamine.
Lynn Thompson is the MAN!!! He's the one who got me hooked into knives when I was young and I'm still rocking cold steel knives today. I love em (the 4max is king)
Great interview. Other knife companies talk about their latest carbon fiber flipper with a super steel 3.5 inch blade that runs $300. Lynn talks about how his friend was cut 12 times and then "finished" the other guy with the $75.00 Spartan.
@@olrikparlez3152 Come live in brazil for a week and then repeat what you've said. Your 2" $500 gentleman's knife with a "overbuilt" lock that fails if you tap it against your boot will show how valuable it really is. Believe it or not, many people around the world don't live a sheltered life in a gated community. I've carried knives for years, although the one time a folding knife saved my life against a violent criminal, it was a spyderco resilience. I trust my cold steels more than the spydercos, it's just what I happened to have on me that day
@@ajopasoij9d00 Would not buy this man`s products. The pokey stabby fantasy macho bullshit is ridiculous. Back when I was 12 I might have gotten suckered in...but I doubt it.
The Spartan is one of my all-time favorites. I've given several as gifts. A friend of mine was walking downtown when two thugs asked for his wallet and pin code. He pulled his Spartan and the two ghetto thugs hauled ass.
@@enwin1912 Cheap knives? Cold Steel makes a hell of a knife son. A lot of our troops in the military carried Cold Steel Knives through Iraq and Afghanistan and have returned home with stories of how these knives saved their lives. As for Lynn, the dude is on TH-cam with a big water buffalo charging him with about 10 feet between the both of them and he side stepped and shot the buffalo in the head with a 44 mag. I'm pretty sure Lynn can handle himself. My point to all of this: You're talking out of your ass.
Spoken like a true limousine liberal. Why don't you guys ever live in the neighborhoods who vote 95% democrat like easy Detroit or west Baltimore. Weird seems like that would be paradise for you. I wonder if gas station fights happen in those liberal enclaves?
I was referring to Jason's comment that suggested violent assaults are uncommon. Many people work or live in areas where these crimes are very common. Acting like self defense tools are a crackpot idea is simply insane. Usually liberals are the ones who push this idea, hence their push to make them illegal. You can't help but call out their own hypocrisy. The most democrat cities are the most dangerous. Also they love to say "rape culture is so bad women are afraid to go out side". The in that same breath "conservative women carry guns, paranoid much". I will always call out their bullshit, especially when referring to self defense as some irrational measure for scenarios that will never happen. That's how these tools become illegal.
I used to hate on Lynn pretty bad for some of the clownish things Cold Steel does in their videos. Then I got 4 or 5 of his knives and now I love him like a favorite crazy old uncle that is the fun one to hang out with at family events. Cold Steel is doing a lot of things right and they have a catalog with price points for everyone. I will be adding several of these to my growing Cold Steel collection.
Cold steels marketing may be a bit cringe and Lynn can def take time to get used to bc he seems a bit full of shit with the likelihood of how rare it is you'll use a know to defend yourself but nobody can deny that they make some.of the BEST tank knives at a really great price.
Awesome. I can see how visibly uncomfortable Zach is with Lynn's whole ethos there. I could almost see a thought bubble forming above his head containing the words "Yeah, but what will my barista think when they see this?!" Good stuff, thanks Lynn, for being unapologetically you.
You know it's funny I was going to make a request to see Lynn Thompson's EDC out of pure curiosity. I don't know what I expected him to carry but honestly I'm not surprised
I honestly had some preconceived notions about Cold Steel, but I have to give Lynn Thompson quite a bit of credit. I am impressed with the knives on the table there. He knows who his knives are for and he's truly proud of what he's created. He's a super likable guy and I have a new found appreciation of Cold Steel. I don't own any Cold Steel Knives but I feel like my favorite from that table was the Frenzy or the Recon 1, which may be in my Blade HQ cart here soon!
Get yourself one, they are tough knives, like I said in my comment, I've carried a Vaquero Grande (Now the Voyager Vaquero) full serration for the past 20 years. I just recently stopped carrying it (after cleaning and resharpening) because I want to give it to my son to have as a keepsake, it's still like new after 20 years of being carried just about everyday. Never had to use it for defensive purposes, but it always felt good knowing I had it.
@@AllenMaestas I do appreciate that man. EDC'ing a Vaquero is admireable. I honestly couldn't see myself EDC'ing one, as I do work at a hotel in AV. I would definitely take one along for something like hiking or camping. If anything, it'd be neat to have one of the bigger Cold Steel knives just to add to my collection!
You won’t be disappointed with a cold steel unless you really are against non American made knives. If they moved production to America I’d gladly pay the double cost to keep them in business
@@Surago I am in no way against non American made knives. We Knives and Kizer are doing some really amazing work with knives produced overseas, as with many other companies. Heck, with many knife brands non-US based and made, their quality is beginning to outshine the many of the US knife manufactured companies as far as overall value and fit and finish goes.
Shawn Faller honestly everything you just said has been ringing so true with me lately. I strayed from non us made knives a couple years ago but I’ve found the only brand I’ve liked enough to keep buying is firstedge. I’m seriously considering some WE knives and cold steel(again) I just promised my wife no knives for a year. 2020 can’t come soon enough.
Lynn Thompson... I didn't know what to make of him at first but he's grown on me over the years. I carried a Spartan on deployment to Afghanistan and it held up well. It's probably my favorite Cold Steel design and still has a place in my EDC rotation.
@@yukon065 Iraq was an illegal invasion where armed American troops killed 100000s of friendly unarmed people...based on a lie..that Saddam Hussain had WMD. THE ONLY COUNTRY TO USE WMD AGAINST OTHERS IS THE USA.. 2 IN WW2 and multiple nuclear devices in the non discreet demolition of the World Trade Center 911 based on the lie Terrorists did it.. so then THAT IS FUCKALL TO BE PROUD OFF PAL.. be PROUD TO HAVE SELF DEFENCE THOUGH 😉
Great video!!! You have to love Lynn’s attitude and style, really seems like a true knife fanatic...and that daily carry!!! Love this guy!!! I honestly don’t own a Cold Steel, but there are going to be a couple in my next BladeHQ order...today!!! Thanks fellas!
You gotta try one, trust me. They make the best hard use work knives. I use mine for yard work because it's so easy to sharpen and holds and edge like crazy. They heat treat their steel very well. The lock and grip just make it a solid beater knife!
Lucky Zac has a beard as lynn might of smelt his femininity and tried to mount him or even just piss on the table leg.... because this is now Lynn's territory
He may not be the world's best knife maker, but he will always be my favorite. I spent years smoking joints with my friends as we watched this man wearing cutoff sweatpants cutting pigs with cartoonishly large swords. Best advertising I've ever seen from a knife company, tbh.
Lynn is A Personal Inspiration! My Family ❤️Loves Lynn Thompson and can attribute our lives to His Amazing Knives 🔪! Been carrying Lynn’s Cold Steel Tanto since the it was introduced! I got one of his first production runs! My Cuzin used his in Iraq! Saved his life! Many many times! Thankful to and for Cold Steels Lynn Thompson! PS I got all your training videos and swag
I subscribed because of this video and Lynn Thompson and the amazing products from his company Cold Steel. I love the fact that he makes products that can be used in real-life dangerous situations when a firearm isn’t at hand. Unlike some others, he doesn’t live in a bubble and knows just how messed up and dangerous the real world can be. Much respect and thanks from me. Hope he stays around for a long time to come. Thanks for posting this. And yes, I’m already planning to buy a couple of the ones you featured. All the best to the both of you.
I haven't bought a Cold Steel since the 80s, but recently bought a Tuff Lite. Super great knife for $30. I'm buying 4 more for Christmas presents, and going to start putting more Cold Steels in my BHQ checkout basket. 😀
I've replied before several years ago about being a 30 year full time LEO. I'm retired no, but while employed and after being retired I still carry the Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto. It has never not once failed me. I am and will always be a Cold Steel Knife carrier. I have numerous ones I carry but my Recon 1 is always my first to use. It is truly a knife I personally trust every time to save my life in a bad situation. Thank you Cold Steel for taking the time to make a knife that meets the high demands and dependability Law Enforcement and our Military and First Responders can rely on when needed.
NateInTheSticks my first was a cheapy Kukri and dear lord did I underestimate what it was capable of. Made me go out to my property looking for stuff to cut down.
Same here first Cold Steel I got was the Rajah 3, not a full size kukri but I still have it 8 years later and it'll probably go another 8 just fine. For the price you can't ask for a better knife to do all the things you don't want to do with expensive ones.
Mr. Thompson, I always look forward to your videos here and your company DVDs. I love your attitude, passion, products, and your commitment to quality. Thank you for all you do.
My 4" Cold Steel Voyager was my favorite knife for nearly a decade, it lived on me, (yup, pretty much litterally!) And it never failed in any way.. I have yet to try one of their new tri-ad lock folders, but expect a Recon 1 will be my next knife.. If i can still order one into Australia.. We aren't free people in a free country anymore.
I just love this guy. I've watched this clip so many times and never written a comment.. dunno why??? Anyway thank you Mr Thompson. You are truly one in a billion mate and your products are second to none!! Give me a G10 ti lite any day of the week as my one and only blade and I'll be a happy camper... It does it all. The modern all purpose urban EDC. The large luzon can be my back up lol..
My sons and I are big fans of cold steel products. This is a company that cares about their customers and go the extra mile to make sure ALL of their products are fully functional. 3 customers for life!
Lynn and the guys at CS are great people and great martial artists. Their products are an amazing value which reflect their personal integrity and dedication to their customers.
This man, in another life, is absolutely insane. I’m glad he found the knife business because you couldn’t stop old Mr. Thomas with a battle axe and a running start.
I like this guy. I carry the spartan myself and have done so for years. I actually even had it engraved. I have benchmades, crkts and custom knives. Spartan has always been my favorite.
Cold steel is my favorite brand of all times.People tested Falkniven vs Cold steel cpm3v on both and Cold steel did cut more rope on about 30 something pieces.
I'm a competitive axe thrower in two different organizations. I used to buy antique axes and modified them for throwing. Four doubles I wanted an inexpensive axe so I bought Cold Steel axe gang. The only modification I made was to shorten the handle. I was amazed at how great it was. I now exclusively throw cold steel axe gangs. Their products are amazing and the prices they sell them for is even more amazing. One of my favorite knives for work is the Tuff Light. The only drawback is that it's tip down carry only. I usually never carry a knife that is tip down carry but this knife is so good I really don't care. Cold Steel is an amazing company. When they found out how popular the axe gang is for competition throwing they decided to work with throwers to come up with a competition axe gang that is legal in both major throwing organizations. I only hope to get more involved with our sport.
I have a 4” Ti-Lite, and I have carried it every single day for the past two years. Best money I’ve ever spent, as I’ve used it nearly everyday, and it’s just as solid as the day I bought it. Cold steel makes some amazing stuff :)
Wellcome to the club! At this verry moment: - a Vaquero Grande, about 30 years old. I have a second one, because I could not find it for some time, so my Brother thought that I may have lost it, and he bought me a new one. Short time later the old Vaquero Grande was found in my car. - a Luzon XL, great knife, a lot of knife for the buck - two Pro Lite, one with a clip point, one with a tanto blade, my latest acquisition. Two more "apropriate" blades that may not scare people when you draw it during a picknick. Ah, I forgot, I carry an old "the Spike" with tanto blade around my neck, this knife is maybe 25 years old as well. My verry first Cold Steel knife was a Trail Master in Carbon V steel. This one I may have bought in the 1980's. It is heavy used, but as sharp as from the factory. There is as good as no corrosion on the blade, as I maintain my knifes.
The best part of this is Cold Steel isn't anti 2A as they know that they are an arms maker. I've never bought a CS before but after seeing how much Lynn loves his products I'm ordering a tri-lite
"This is what I do"... Lynn Thompson I truly love this man. Real men are made of Lynn Thompson. Real knives are made by Cold Steel. I buy nothing else. I've watched this video more than a dozen times. Every month or so, I've got to watch it again. Beautiful! I think they should bring back the Desperado (Vaquero Grande) boot knive. I have one but I want another!
Gotta love Lynn! My very 1st Cold Steel purchase (my Special Forces Shovel, bought 10 years ago) has been my EDC to this very day and it's still going strong.
I own each of these knives. Your 5.5" Recon 1 folder XHP saved my life against a rogue pit bull dog. Thank you for all you do. I do own other brands, bug Cild Teel is hands down my heartfelt favorite knife company.
Have a Cold Steel Master Hunter. An amaziing knife I was given as a gift. Have field dressed most of the deer I have harvested. Came very sharp right out of the box. Holds an edge and sharpens easily. Have a Counter Tach 1 that I carry everyday. Removed the belt clip and carry in my front pocket. Indestructable ! I have abused this knife and it does not even have a blemish. I have thrown it a lot. Have chopped down a 4 inch tree with it when I was hunting. Will do whatever is asked of it. Will not ever let you down. Would support your weight if it had too. Thank you Lynn Thompson.
Iv'e been buying from Cold Steel for the last almost 20 Years, Love all of Lynn Thompson's Product, Never a problem with any of them Thanks for sharing etc.
Blade HQ My EDC knife is the Large CS voyager tanto in CTS-BD1, carried it for about a year, it has never failed and can definitely go above and beyond if needed!
My 1st Cold Steel was a ~1980, ~6" , brass bolstered San Mai Tanto, with Krayton rubber grip & leather sheath. When the knife was 10+ years old, the rubber grip started to break down/become sticky. I contacted Cold Steel, sent it in, and it was returned with the handle it wears today (yes, I still have it), along with a spa treatment. I've owned CS products: knives, machetes, & others, and have not had cause to contact their warranty dept. since. As far as I hear, Mr. Thomson has maintained that high level of product support ever since. That's impressive, especially when you consider performance, service, and cool factor "...for the money asked".
I'd love to take home the bowie knife man, such a good looking knife. And I can't decide what coldsteel knife is my favorite. I've got 4 but they're all so good that I just keep wanting more lol.
Other knife companies- this makes the perfect EDC blade, unassuming and small. Coldsteel- this blade is really good for stabbing
There is no other knife company founder that is unabashed about self defense and what certain blades are for.
Lynn and Cold Steel doesn't pull no punches and tells it like it is, since the very beginning. Check online for some of his early catalog articles, penned by Lynn himself - his stances and philosophies have remained staunch about self defense.
CS is a melee weapons company - more than just knives.
@@TheScotchaholic Very true, and its awesome he's owning the space--but this is a polarizing issue and Lynn is a polarizing person. I'm sure a lot of people in the knife community would really like to see Cold Steel take a different direction as far as marketing and rhetoric are concerned. Perhaps a rebrand with their more practical EDC friendly options under one name and the Self Defense tools and larger folders under Cold Steel. The knives showcased in this video are great, but not even close to their top 7 offerings in my opinion.
@@anotherknafguy3679
The saying goes:
"Get woke, go broke."
CS doesn't need rebranding or a different line marketed to PC pansies. Anyone with a bit of sense, will know that any PC looking blade, is still capable of being an emergency self defense tool/weapon.
People that are turned off by Lynn's style and rhetoric, are not the types to use their blades heavily for training, defensive, or utility purposes.
Everyone that I know that owns CS products, uses/carries them regularly.
That is why CS has such a large and devout following - the more a person uses a certain brand or type of tool, they will know which brands/types are the "real deal".
@@TheScotchaholic I admit, you bring up very valid points..but I don't agree completely that people turned off by Lynn's style would be precluded from using their knives in Self Defense or Hard Use roles. Im a proud owner and user of several Cold Steels, but also admit that sometimes Lynn comes off as a bit cringeworthy for my tastes..anyone willing to do a bit of research into their products will find years and years of abuse testing and marketing proving their point and products true. I just think they can chill now is all and avoid a lot of the hate they get from people who just don't understand.
The rebrand could be done under cold steel's name, but you have to admit there is a distinct difference in some of their design philosophies..and the variety of products they carry is huge and could benefit from its own brand. Lynn Thompson is a legend in the Knife game, nobody can deny that, but I think they are big enough to let the products speak for themselves now.
Lynn is a nut😂
Thanks for having us!
Cold Steel Thanks for being on! Looking forward to buying a new release of yours!
So glad you guys were on. I'm saving my pennies for an AD-15. So badass! Right now I'm broke from throwing my axe gang at the world championships this weekend in Cananda. Love you guys! Keep up the great work!
I remember getting a DVD of you guys slicing up pigs and anchor ropes and such with an old gun magazine back in high school.
Good times.
Great video. I have always loved Cold Steel quality, design, and prices. My XL Voyager tanto is probably my favorite. But every time Lynn waves around that Vaquero, I want that one too.
Pls we wont Edc size knife
“I think every American should carry a Bowie” -Give this man a medal 🇺🇸
Lynn is a badass.
CHS Miner I want to buy a bowie now.
I'm looking out for a nice old 1960s or so bowie to restore ;)
@Perkin Warbeck I would love to come to England, that bowie sounds awesome! Sadly here in new zealand I havint found a single old bowie yet
@Perkin Warbeck yeah I'll look online, thanks for the suggestion man :)
Other CEOs: so I got a Swiss army knife
Coldsteel CEO: well, I got a foldable longsword, two short swords and a Bowie
@Sigkim well, for Murica there is a lot of iron crosses on some of them.
My people.
LT is a top-shelf, humble individual. I've been buying his knives since the 80's. True innovator & natural salesman.
"If you bet your life on our knife, we won't fail you" love it
Margil Garza Lyn is a god damn knife.
Yeah, don't bring a knife to a ...
@Marius Cezar As a primary, no. As a secondary or even back up option to a secondary weapon, definitely. I've owned dozens of knives from various brands and craftsmen, and for the price, can't go wrong with Cold Steel. From military to private use, never had an issue besides coatings wearing off.
@@mgj989 I had a Cold Steel Immortal. Piece of shit. Dropped on the concrete and broke into several pieces. I'll never buy another Cold Steel. I carry Kansept Sprite in carbon fiber now.
@@mariocez7374 They have limited lifetime warranty. Maybe that'll help you out. Sucks that it broke like that tho
Even though I think Lynn is a bit ludicrous at times, I can't help but acknowledge his passion for the knife industry. I wish a lot of companies were this passionate about their products such as this man. Cheers to him.
Oh Yea, he is so passionate about his product that he has his Bowie Knives Mand in India instead of our Country! Tell it like it is Lynn, you Fraud!
I'm probably in the minority but I'd rather have a good product made outside of the United States than a low quality product made inside the United States.
Is that an Espada XL or are you just happy to see me?
@@cmxxviii 💀💀💀
I don't get it
Or in my case
Is that a mini tuff lite in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
It's Lynn Thompson, those are the same thing.
@AKARukh RIP💀💀☠☠
Mugger: "Hey guy! Give me your money!
Lynn: "So you have chosen death."
😂🤣😂🤣
Mugger: points Chinese knock off knife at Lyn Thompson
Lynn : that's not a knife... These are knives!
@@faizalnizar8261
don't be an idiot, all it takes is 2 inches of shit quality steel to stab a man who will NOT have time and who will NOT have any use for his shitty knife fighting "training", 20 times in the chest, end his life, take his cash. doesn't matter what knife you have, or how much training you have.
God r/woooosh
@God maybe a 2 inch blade will kill someone after 20 times to the chest, but if you need a cardio work out to stab someone to death your knife sucks.
You can tell Zac never really considered having to "end" a guy with a knife before 🤣 I love his reaction
😂😂😂
@@KaizenB being prepared to defend yourself or others and looking forward to murder are two very different things.
When I was in Elementary School a kid pulled a knife on one of my best friends & I stepped right in front of the kid with the knife & told him that if he wants to hurt my friend Mac he's going to have to go through me & if he does I will make sure that he spends a very long time in prison, so then he put his knife away. He died a few years ago from a Drug Overdose on something like Heroin, Cocaine, or Methamphetamine.
@@aschroederqli r/iamverybadass
@@stormcloak8659 Only that this is a case of looking forward to defending yourself.
Zac : So Lynn that leaves us to the final...What knife are you carrying on your person everyday
Lynn : Yes
"So Lynn, what knife do you carry?"
Lynn: "All of them."
"I want all of america to carry a bowie knife", Lynn Thompson.
Amen, Mr. Thompson.
I want all of America to carry a gun. We'd have a hell of a lot less crime.
Problem is his all about self defence yet his not protecting himself against diabeties or heart attack
I agree people would be a lot more respectful
Blacksmith here, I'm working on it, on bowie at a time....
Lynn Thompson is the MAN!!! He's the one who got me hooked into knives when I was young and I'm still rocking cold steel knives today. I love em (the 4max is king)
By the time he pulled out the fourth giant knife out of his pockets I realized this man is my spirit animal
I love this guy, he’s so energetic n passionate about his knives. Really going to miss him and cold steel
"I want all Americans to carry a bowie knife". I love this man, you're god damn right.
Merica! what a country .. if you want to get shot or stabbed by a nut job. Jesus Christ
@@russellis6993 at least it’s not Britain where only the criminals have the guns and knives.
@Tea And Crumpets! finally! A Brit I could call a friend.
Great interview. Other knife companies talk about their latest carbon fiber flipper with a super steel 3.5 inch blade that runs $300. Lynn talks about how his friend was cut 12 times and then "finished" the other guy with the $75.00 Spartan.
+victor g
Good ol' Lynn...he sure knows how to market his stuff to 12 year olds. [or those with a like mentality]
@@olrikparlez3152 Come live in brazil for a week and then repeat what you've said. Your 2" $500 gentleman's knife with a "overbuilt" lock that fails if you tap it against your boot will show how valuable it really is.
Believe it or not, many people around the world don't live a sheltered life in a gated community. I've carried knives for years, although the one time a folding knife saved my life against a violent criminal, it was a spyderco resilience. I trust my cold steels more than the spydercos, it's just what I happened to have on me that day
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Good ol' Lynn...he sure knows how to market his stuff to 12 year olds. [or those with a like mentality]
@@ajopasoij9d00 Would not buy this man`s products. The pokey stabby fantasy macho bullshit is ridiculous. Back when I was 12 I might have gotten suckered in...but I doubt it.
The Spartan is one of my all-time favorites. I've given several as gifts. A friend of mine was walking downtown when two thugs asked for his wallet and pin code. He pulled his Spartan and the two ghetto thugs hauled ass.
Was bummed there was no pig slicing in this video. ;)
Last Line Of Defense me too
Don't invite this guy to a pig roast! xD
If a knife can slice a pig in half I buy it.
th-cam.com/video/4OO9gHsscyc/w-d-xo.html
Last Line Of Defense same here!
Lynn Thompson makes me smile. Can you imagine the stories around the campfire with your buddies, Lynn and a few beers?
Cold Steel Rules, man!
Low key, Lynn just walks into dark ally ways and yells for people to come rob him so he can just Rambo out on some poor soul
If I was as alpha as that man is I would too
@@enwin1912 Cheap knives? Cold Steel makes a hell of a knife son. A lot of our troops in the military carried Cold Steel Knives through Iraq and Afghanistan and have returned home with stories of how these knives saved their lives. As for Lynn, the dude is on TH-cam with a big water buffalo charging him with about 10 feet between the both of them and he side stepped and shot the buffalo in the head with a 44 mag. I'm pretty sure Lynn can handle himself. My point to all of this: You're talking out of your ass.
En Win, you don't have a modicum of erudition.
En Win Your are the insignificant dick.
He flew to China on a covid/corona hunt and after the corona had to quarantine itself from lynn
Zac: ...
Lynn: "So this is really great for killing people..."
Gotta be ready for those gas station knife fights that happen all the time...
It’s the same emotion as when your aunt comes up to you and starts talking about her reiki crystal healing.
@@KB-kw8ni lol
Spoken like a true limousine liberal. Why don't you guys ever live in the neighborhoods who vote 95% democrat like easy Detroit or west Baltimore. Weird seems like that would be paradise for you. I wonder if gas station fights happen in those liberal enclaves?
I was referring to Jason's comment that suggested violent assaults are uncommon. Many people work or live in areas where these crimes are very common. Acting like self defense tools are a crackpot idea is simply insane. Usually liberals are the ones who push this idea, hence their push to make them illegal. You can't help but call out their own hypocrisy. The most democrat cities are the most dangerous. Also they love to say "rape culture is so bad women are afraid to go out side". The in that same breath "conservative women carry guns, paranoid much". I will always call out their bullshit, especially when referring to self defense as some irrational measure for scenarios that will never happen. That's how these tools become illegal.
I used to hate on Lynn pretty bad for some of the clownish things Cold Steel does in their videos. Then I got 4 or 5 of his knives and now I love him like a favorite crazy old uncle that is the fun one to hang out with at family events. Cold Steel is doing a lot of things right and they have a catalog with price points for everyone. I will be adding several of these to my growing Cold Steel collection.
did you buy the ad-10 or ad-15 yet?
@@DVLDOC8404 not yet, working my way up the price tree, Recon 1 is next.
cold steel is one of those longer boils
they have been around and consistent for ages :D
I have 17 Cold Steel products most of which are pocket knives
Cold steels marketing may be a bit cringe and Lynn can def take time to get used to bc he seems a bit full of shit with the likelihood of how rare it is you'll use a know to defend yourself but nobody can deny that they make some.of the BEST tank knives at a really great price.
The man is an incredible salesman & just a general badass. I feel like I should say "keep on truckin'"
Awesome.
I can see how visibly uncomfortable Zach is with Lynn's whole ethos there.
I could almost see a thought bubble forming above his head containing the words "Yeah, but what will my barista think when they see this?!"
Good stuff, thanks Lynn, for being unapologetically you.
his alpha aura was too much for zach
hahaha fucking hipsters.
This thread is remarkably boomer.
Lynn: you can use this push dagger to open letters, amazon boxes, carve intricate works of art and severe the odd carotid...
Why would you care what the guy making your coffee in Starbucks would think?
The word you're looking for there is "barrister" ;-)
When he says he would put a toaster around his neck I actually believe him 100%
I bet that toaster would be bad-ass.
You know it's funny I was going to make a request to see Lynn Thompson's EDC out of pure curiosity. I don't know what I expected him to carry but honestly I'm not surprised
You knew we wouldn't leave you hanging 😎
@@BladeHQ you never do.
I honestly had some preconceived notions about Cold Steel, but I have to give Lynn Thompson quite a bit of credit. I am impressed with the knives on the table there. He knows who his knives are for and he's truly proud of what he's created. He's a super likable guy and I have a new found appreciation of Cold Steel. I don't own any Cold Steel Knives but I feel like my favorite from that table was the Frenzy or the Recon 1, which may be in my Blade HQ cart here soon!
Get yourself one, they are tough knives, like I said in my comment, I've carried a Vaquero Grande (Now the Voyager Vaquero) full serration for the past 20 years. I just recently stopped carrying it (after cleaning and resharpening) because I want to give it to my son to have as a keepsake, it's still like new after 20 years of being carried just about everyday. Never had to use it for defensive purposes, but it always felt good knowing I had it.
@@AllenMaestas I do appreciate that man. EDC'ing a Vaquero is admireable. I honestly couldn't see myself EDC'ing one, as I do work at a hotel in AV. I would definitely take one along for something like hiking or camping. If anything, it'd be neat to have one of the bigger Cold Steel knives just to add to my collection!
You won’t be disappointed with a cold steel unless you really are against non American made knives. If they moved production to America I’d gladly pay the double cost to keep them in business
@@Surago I am in no way against non American made knives. We Knives and Kizer are doing some really amazing work with knives produced overseas, as with many other companies. Heck, with many knife brands non-US based and made, their quality is beginning to outshine the many of the US knife manufactured companies as far as overall value and fit and finish goes.
Shawn Faller honestly everything you just said has been ringing so true with me lately. I strayed from non us made knives a couple years ago but I’ve found the only brand I’ve liked enough to keep buying is firstedge. I’m seriously considering some WE knives and cold steel(again) I just promised my wife no knives for a year. 2020 can’t come soon enough.
the man, the myth, the legend, the living meme
The Phil Swift that Destroys
It's great to see a CEO who is a fan of his own products. I know he is always looking to improve his products.
Lynn Thompson... I didn't know what to make of him at first but he's grown on me over the years. I carried a Spartan on deployment to Afghanistan and it held up well. It's probably my favorite Cold Steel design and still has a place in my EDC rotation.
I just ordered my 4th Recon 1, I felt complete with it during my patrols in Iraq.
Thanks for your service, brother!
What’s your favorite blade style? Tango, clip point or spear point?
@@yukon065 Iraq was an illegal invasion where armed American troops killed 100000s of friendly unarmed people...based on a lie..that Saddam Hussain had WMD. THE ONLY COUNTRY TO USE WMD AGAINST OTHERS IS THE USA.. 2 IN WW2 and multiple nuclear devices in the non discreet demolition of the World Trade Center 911 based on the lie Terrorists did it.. so then THAT IS FUCKALL TO BE PROUD OFF PAL.. be PROUD TO HAVE SELF DEFENCE THOUGH 😉
RAM TRUCKS this man is a legend he served our country and done more for the country of America than you have ever dreamt of. Queer
@@darthunicorns3006 You make your country seem homophobic lol
civivi: we make elegant EDC knives with beutiful detail
coldsteel: so this one stabs good.
He seems like a likable guy. Very humble.
I love how Lynn’e idea of a “very lightweight” knife is 5 oz😂
Jonathan Ubaldo he’s a strong man
Lightweight for the size. 5" blade? good god
5oz is light for 5.5 inch blade.
It is pretty light, flighty feeling, even. Context is key.
I love how passionate he is about his knives. It makes me proud to be a fan of Cold Steel.
This episode said MERICA all over it. Hell yea Mr. Thompson!!!
You cant help but like this guy.
Lynn is a genuinely solid dude👊
He is most certainly a knife guy.
He seems to be a really cool guy.
"I carry a 7-1/2 inch Espada, 2 Vaqueros, and I usually carry a San Mai Laredo Bowie as well." - Lynn Thompson, the walking talking meme
I just looked at my 3.5 inch edc and felt very inadequate
@@biffchipperwink4217 as you should lol
And legend
Bc MURICCCCAAAAAHHHHHHH!
I love this guy. Holy shit.
Been carrying a cold steel voyager tanto for about 30 years...hard use.
Greatest BHQ video yet. “It’s only 7 ounces!!!”
Great video!!! You have to love Lynn’s attitude and style, really seems like a true knife fanatic...and that daily carry!!! Love this guy!!! I honestly don’t own a Cold Steel, but there are going to be a couple in my next BladeHQ order...today!!!
Thanks fellas!
You gotta try one, trust me. They make the best hard use work knives. I use mine for yard work because it's so easy to sharpen and holds and edge like crazy. They heat treat their steel very well. The lock and grip just make it a solid beater knife!
Came here for the comments. Not disappointed. LOL Good times.
Lynn's the real deal that's for sure I bet he's got bigger balls than that water buffalo! I think Zac had a right to be nervous! Lol!!
Lucky Zac has a beard as lynn might of smelt his femininity and tried to mount him or even just piss on the table leg.... because this is now Lynn's territory
Yes, all free men should carry a proper blade and of course a hand gun !
Love Cold Steel.
He may not be the world's best knife maker, but he will always be my favorite. I spent years smoking joints with my friends as we watched this man wearing cutoff sweatpants cutting pigs with cartoonishly large swords. Best advertising I've ever seen from a knife company, tbh.
random stranger-so lynn, why do carry all these knives? what are you worried about?
lynn-what am i worried about? well, not much
Lynn: 3 folders and BOWIE
Me: swiss knife
Love my Swiss, carry both Cold Steel Raja 2.
Jan Gabor
me 2n1 cr Lawrence ultra thin combo
I also carry a swiss knife and in couple of weeks I'll be carrying the Spartan as well.
I love it how quiet Zac got, because of the immense alpha-ness of this dude.
No respect, but Zac wasn't ready.
John Choi nobody is ready for this goober of a man
@@isaacpotmesil6516 ye med bruh?
@@isaacpotmesil6516 Lynn is a legend.
@photag216 he could have took that stupid hat off inside and unbuttoned his shirt
@@isaacpotmesil6516
"nobody is ready for this goober of a man"
But isn't that the same thing that your mother said about you?
I just love how Lynn‘s philosophy towards knives! And I love how uncomfortable it makes some people who see knives as strict box cutters. 🤣
Cold steel is my fav. They make unapologetic, unfussy, fighting knives.
Cold Steel Large Espada w/polished handle is the greatest folder of all time. Had it for years and love it!!!
Lynn is A Personal Inspiration!
My Family ❤️Loves Lynn Thompson and can attribute our lives to His Amazing Knives 🔪!
Been carrying Lynn’s Cold Steel Tanto since the it was introduced! I got one of his first production runs!
My Cuzin used his in Iraq! Saved his life! Many many times!
Thankful to and for Cold Steels Lynn Thompson!
PS
I got all your training videos and swag
One of my favorite knives was the Cold Steel Scimitar. I carried that thing for 5 years when I was in the Military, love that knife.
This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen.
Thanks! Lynn is a great guy to sit down and talk knives with!
Hahaha
WAY BETTER THAN ANY JOE ROGAN PODCAST :D
You must not watch many.
The urban edge is like punching with a shark tooth
Im MTS best description I’ve ever heard.
I subscribed because of this video and Lynn Thompson and the amazing products from his company Cold Steel. I love the fact that he makes products that can be used in real-life dangerous situations when a firearm isn’t at hand. Unlike some others, he doesn’t live in a bubble and knows just how messed up and dangerous the real world can be. Much respect and thanks from me. Hope he stays around for a long time to come. Thanks for posting this. And yes, I’m already planning to buy a couple of the ones you featured. All the best to the both of you.
Lynn Thompson is one of the greatest TRUE Americans alive today! Thank God for Lynn Thompson and Cold Steel!
@@biilybutt9016 Crack kills, crack baby
I haven't bought a Cold Steel since the 80s, but recently bought a Tuff Lite. Super great knife for $30. I'm buying 4 more for Christmas presents, and going to start putting more Cold Steels in my BHQ checkout basket. 😀
I love my cold steel knives! The Triad lock has to be the toughest on the planet!
The recon1 tanto was my introduction to the knife world. It is forever in my wishlist and I absolutely love it!
I've replied before several years ago about being a 30 year full time LEO. I'm retired no, but while employed and after being retired I still carry the Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto. It has never not once failed me. I am and will always be a Cold Steel Knife carrier. I have numerous ones I carry but my Recon 1 is always my first to use. It is truly a knife I personally trust every time to save my life in a bad situation. Thank you Cold Steel for taking the time to make a knife that meets the high demands and dependability Law Enforcement and our Military and First Responders can rely on when needed.
I've never owned a cold steel knife, but his attitude makes me want to. 😂
NateInTheSticks my first was a cheapy Kukri and dear lord did I underestimate what it was capable of. Made me go out to my property looking for stuff to cut down.
Same here first Cold Steel I got was the Rajah 3, not a full size kukri but I still have it 8 years later and it'll probably go another 8 just fine. For the price you can't ask for a better knife to do all the things you don't want to do with expensive ones.
CS makes first rate knife
Last one I owned (recon 1 tanto) fell apart.
@@kalijasin how does a knife fall apart? You can take them apart for cleaning... did you strip a screw or something?
Can u please bring back the mini recon 1 with s35vn or xhp.
MJ I carry one it’s the perfect edc size for me. Love it
For real i dont like real big blades the only reason i dont have a cold steel. Really like 2.75 - 3.25 blades.
“I often carry two 6” Ti-Lites”
Legend
Mr. Thompson, I always look forward to your videos here and your company DVDs. I love your attitude, passion, products, and your commitment to quality. Thank you for all you do.
My 4" Cold Steel Voyager was my favorite knife for nearly a decade, it lived on me, (yup, pretty much litterally!) And it never failed in any way..
I have yet to try one of their new tri-ad lock folders, but expect a Recon 1 will be my next knife..
If i can still order one into Australia..
We aren't free people in a free country anymore.
“I want all of America to carry a Bowie knife” if only I could do just one thing with that level of conviction I’d be a millionaire.
Also, gotta love Zac's face when he sees the dude unpacking his daily care package lmao.
I like the emphasis on blades primarily made for protection. Thanks cold steel.
Are you him? lol
@@LilView gee i wish. Im planning on getting more of there products.
@@ethanstang9941 lol. You're definitely him.
I agree with the gentleman Lynn Thompson's statement about bowie knives. I also enjoyed this presentation very much.
I just love this guy. I've watched this clip so many times and never written a comment.. dunno why??? Anyway thank you Mr Thompson. You are truly one in a billion mate and your products are second to none!!
Give me a G10 ti lite any day of the week as my one and only blade and I'll be a happy camper... It does it all. The modern all purpose urban EDC. The large luzon can be my back up lol..
Does anyone remembers the "Gunsite Folder" ? my first Cold Steel, and still my fav!
The Spartan is my all-time favorite! I want that 7.5 in Espada!
Lynn is the man. Fave cold steel knife "Recon Tanto".
Love that knife, I'm running a cold steel bushranger. It's performing like a champion
My sons and I are big fans of cold steel products. This is a company that cares about their customers and go the extra mile to make sure ALL of their products are fully functional. 3 customers for life!
Lynn and the guys at CS are great people and great martial artists. Their products are an amazing value which reflect their personal integrity and dedication to their customers.
Awesome. I'm sitting here with a Spartan and a 6" Ti-lite on me.
A Vaquero Grande and a Luzon XL here.
Zac: What do you like best about this knife
Lynn: My buddy killed 4 people with this knife
This man, in another life, is absolutely insane. I’m glad he found the knife business because you couldn’t stop old Mr. Thomas with a battle axe and a running start.
I like this guy. I carry the spartan myself and have done so for years. I actually even had it engraved. I have benchmades, crkts and custom knives. Spartan has always been my favorite.
Cold steel is my favorite brand of all times.People tested Falkniven vs Cold steel cpm3v on both and Cold steel did cut more rope on about 30 something pieces.
I'm a competitive axe thrower in two different organizations. I used to buy antique axes and modified them for throwing. Four doubles I wanted an inexpensive axe so I bought Cold Steel axe gang. The only modification I made was to shorten the handle. I was amazed at how great it was. I now exclusively throw cold steel axe gangs. Their products are amazing and the prices they sell them for is even more amazing. One of my favorite knives for work is the Tuff Light. The only drawback is that it's tip down carry only. I usually never carry a knife that is tip down carry but this knife is so good I really don't care. Cold Steel is an amazing company. When they found out how popular the axe gang is for competition throwing they decided to work with throwers to come up with a competition axe gang that is legal in both major throwing organizations. I only hope to get more involved with our sport.
Thanks for the kind words as always, friend!
"I want all America to carry a Bowie knife" -Lynn Thompson 2019
I have one Cold Steel knife, and it is the Spartan, and I absolutely love it. I'm thinking of ordering another sometime!
I have a 4” Ti-Lite, and I have carried it every single day for the past two years. Best money I’ve ever spent, as I’ve used it nearly everyday, and it’s just as solid as the day I bought it. Cold steel makes some amazing stuff :)
Update: I now own roughly a dozen CS knives and one axe, and I must say that they are the toughest, most trustworthy blades in my collection
Im glad someone else carries 4 knives at once
I thought I was the only one 😁
Wellcome to the club!
At this verry moment:
- a Vaquero Grande, about 30 years old. I have a second one, because I could not find it for some time, so my Brother thought that I may have lost it, and he bought me a new one. Short time later the old Vaquero Grande was found in my car.
- a Luzon XL, great knife, a lot of knife for the buck
- two Pro Lite, one with a clip point, one with a tanto blade, my latest acquisition. Two more "apropriate" blades that may not scare people when you draw it during a picknick.
Ah, I forgot, I carry an old "the Spike" with tanto blade around my neck, this knife is maybe 25 years old as well.
My verry first Cold Steel knife was a Trail Master in Carbon V steel. This one I may have bought in the 1980's. It is heavy used, but as sharp as from the factory. There is as good as no corrosion on the blade, as I maintain my knifes.
Ha, I'm in the club too, kabar 1211, Leatherman free, no Name folder, Victorinox alux farmer.
Any less than 3 is dangerous
The best part of this is Cold Steel isn't anti 2A as they know that they are an arms maker. I've never bought a CS before but after seeing how much Lynn loves his products I'm ordering a tri-lite
If any knife maker is anti 2nda then they are stupid because knives will be next to be banned after guns.
Love the Recon 1 been carrying it everyday as my primary self defense knife for 6 years.
"This is what I do"... Lynn Thompson
I truly love this man. Real men are made of Lynn Thompson.
Real knives are made by Cold Steel. I buy nothing else. I've watched this video more than a dozen times. Every month or so, I've got to watch it again. Beautiful!
I think they should bring back the Desperado (Vaquero Grande) boot knive. I have one but I want another!
Gotta love Lynn!
My very 1st Cold Steel purchase (my Special Forces Shovel, bought 10 years ago) has been my EDC to this very day and it's still going strong.
*Pulls out 7" espada and a few other giant knives comfortably
Lynn Thompson is legendary! I wish I can carry him instead my recon 1 for EDC!! hahaha
0:19 look at him light up he is so happy to be there god i love this guy great guy great company
I own each of these knives. Your 5.5" Recon 1 folder XHP saved my life against a rogue pit bull dog. Thank you for all you do. I do own other brands, bug Cild Teel is hands down my heartfelt favorite knife company.
Have a Cold Steel Master Hunter. An amaziing knife I was given as a gift. Have field dressed most of the deer I have harvested. Came very sharp right out of the box. Holds an edge and sharpens easily. Have a Counter Tach 1 that I carry everyday. Removed the belt clip and carry in my front pocket. Indestructable ! I have abused this knife and it does not even have a blemish. I have thrown it a lot. Have chopped down a 4 inch tree with it when I was hunting. Will do whatever is asked of it. Will not ever let you down. Would support your weight if it had too. Thank you Lynn Thompson.
I carry the cold steel spartan for many years I trust cold steel with my life
Iv'e been buying from Cold Steel for the last almost 20 Years, Love all of Lynn Thompson's Product, Never a problem with any of them Thanks for sharing etc.
All right guys what's your favorite Cold Steel? Mine's the code 4
That is probably one of my favorites too. - Jamie
Me too!
4max
Code 4 is the pocket, I don't have a recon 1 but have the bug
Blade HQ My EDC knife is the Large CS voyager tanto in CTS-BD1, carried it for about a year, it has never failed and can definitely go above and beyond if needed!
My 1st Cold Steel was a ~1980, ~6" , brass bolstered San Mai Tanto, with Krayton rubber grip & leather sheath. When the knife was 10+ years old, the rubber grip started to break down/become sticky. I contacted Cold Steel, sent it in, and it was returned with the handle it wears today (yes, I still have it), along with a spa treatment. I've owned CS products: knives, machetes, & others, and have not had cause to contact their warranty dept. since. As far as I hear, Mr. Thomson has maintained that high level of product support ever since. That's impressive, especially when you consider performance, service, and cool factor "...for the money asked".
I just picked up a cold steel ak-47 and so far it's been so great. Extremely tough! Highly recommend this knife!
I'd love to take home the bowie knife man, such a good looking knife. And I can't decide what coldsteel knife is my favorite. I've got 4 but they're all so good that I just keep wanting more lol.