I don't like ESEE & Ka-Bar style knives, thus I buy SRK SK-5 as my first survival knife. I live in Taiwan and feel honor that our people make knives for Cold Steel as a recognition. In the near future, I will buy VG 10 version of SRK for sure.
Some of the nicest Spyderco models I own are made in the Taichung Taiwan facility! My Taiwanese made San Mai SRK, Master Tanto, Master Hunter, And Tai Pan (Just purchased recently) are all to notch! Thanks for watching
The Ka-Bar Becker BK 7 is a better knife than the SRK-SK5 is. Actually it's better in every single detail, from the edge stability, to the handle design. Only part that is better on the SRK, is the sheath.
@@greekveteran2715 I don’t doubt what you say, because BK7 has a double price than RSK SK5 in my country after all. May I have your opinion what is your choice between BK7 and RSK 3V? Or do you have another choice with RSK 3V price?
@@那個誰-y1j Still BK 7 is better than the SRK 3V. It's not the steel that counts the most, it's the overall blade geometry the heat treatment and the handle. All these atributes. are more important than the steel is. The handle design on the SRK is really bad, to the point it breaks after some use and there is the danger, the blade comes off the handle. On the other side the Ka-Bar BK7 ,has the best handle design on any knife at that size and category of knives! SRK 3V , costs 223 Euro , you can get a lot of knives at that price point, that all will be better than than any SRK knife version. 1: FAllkniven A1 . 2: Protech Rockeye . 3: EXTREMA Ratio DMP . These 3 knives, all are better than the SRK. - Bark River and TOPS both make a ton of knives at that price point too!
@@greekveteran2715 Thanks for the response. Actually, I look for another knife to cover SK5 as the second source. Where I live is one of the most dangerous places in the world, which a war may happen here and US and its allies have being preparing for it. US may not fight for Ukraine but definitely for my country. Maybe you can guess which country I live. Due to the high humidity here, I consider DMP is a good option. However, not exclude BK7 yet. I like full tang knives.
I am considering the SRK San Mai. I have an SK5 and an older Carbon V (kind of retired). Safe to say I like the design. The San Mai is still a great value on Amazon. I have tried a few knives and some don't work out. I keep coming back to my SRK sk5.
It's tough to buy anything else when the SK5 SRK performs so well for the price! I don't think you'll be disappointed with the San Mai though. Thanks for watching Casey
Well done presentation Flight channel. I have a personal encounter that is pertinent to this video. The B737 300 was the first to have a trim WHEEL replaced by an unprotected vertical switch. We were on the ground on stop over, and the stew walked in and sat on the jump seat behind me, putting a foot on the pedestal. I objected, and she removed her foot which then revealed the switch. I took a second look at the switch and saw that it had run the rudder trim full right. I remember saying to the F/O, "this switch is a dumb design that is going to kill someone unless it is protected. A little while later, I had a government check pilot travelling with us in the cockpit, and related the above experience to him, about the accident potential of an unprotected switch. He said to me "It already has done". I think he was possibly referring to your story above. Anyway, Boeing finally had a guard put over the switch. Engineers aren't always imaginative when it comes to how things can go wrong. MCAS anyone?
I think the biggest difference in the Falkniven is the grind. It's a convex grind compared to the v-grind on the srk. I guess it depends on what you're into. I think Falkniven is a good knife, but over priced imho, I do prefer a convex grind, but I'll stick to my Bark Rivers with the better steel and handle options if I'm buying a convex. I was going to buy a 3V SRK, but then I won an SK5 one, and the knifes ok, but it doesn't excite me enough to bother upgrading. It sits in one of my knife drawers and never gets used. Nothing wrong with it, I just have other knives I like more. If I wasn't a knife nut with a crap load of knives, I'm sure it would suit my needs just fine, but I tend to grab other knives when I'm heading out to the field. The weird thing is, I have several 200 to over 300 dollar knives, but I tend to grab my Mora Bushcraft Black or Garbeg more often than not. They are just excellent woods knives. I've spent thousands of dollars, own customs, yet I carry a $35 Mora Black more than any other knife. Go figure.
I hear you Sir on the better knives! I'm the same way with my folders and fixed blades. Lost count how many I have (no fun in counting anyways ) and most don't even get video time. I bought the Spyderco Province and upgraded Boltaron sheath to try out 4V ! I intended to beat the crap out of it but I haven't even pulled it out to do a proper video. Just got the Darn Dao (very nice piece ) from my wife and kids for birthday /fathers day, Don't see myself whacking on that anytime soon. Speaking of Bark River, Did you happen to pre order any of the S45VN models from DLT? I can't remember which versions I put the deposit down on, But the first should be in production soon. Happy Fathers Day and thanks for watching.
@@knifevideochannel4657 No, haven't ordered any of the S45 yet. I'm trying, (with mixed results lol), to cut back on my knife purchases. I swore I wasn't going to buy any knives this month, but...I bought 2 folders and sent one off to be modded, so hence the mixed results.😆 I do admit that I like the look of the uncoated SRK much more than the coated version though. I've never really been a fan of coatings, even on rust magnet steels like M4 or 1095. I've stripped the coatings on a few of them, like my Becker's.
I stopped telling myself I'm not buying knives! I even browse while on vacation , Discreetly of course! The only time I'm not looking at least once a day is on the deep Yosemite trips and in the desert where there's no cell. Lol
@@knifevideochannel4657 I hear ya. I'm just as bad. I browse the knife sites daily myself, and more often than not, multiple times a day,. Sometimes I wonder if it would be cheaper to go back to drugs like my young and dumb days. At least I still have the knives when I wake up the next day though. Couldn't say the same about the drugs, lol.
Coming from a extreme sports background, Knives have been relatively an affordable hobby so far. Even after I was diagnosed with Cancer and couldn't participate "physically " anymore, I got into custom built Giant Scale RC aerobatic/3D airplanes! THEN my wife (who traveled with me across the country to events) started flying RC Helicopters. Won't even get into the cost of those ventures. We all have our outlets to enjoy life, Just as long as your not getting into financial peril, Who's to judge. I'm amazed at the quality people in the knife community, Met some good friends just from this channel!
I love the SRK-C more than the full size SRK. I really wish they offered other blade types. I tend to get caught in the rain a lot, and would like a little bit of stainless steel mix to give me more time to get to shelter to dry and oil up to prevent rust.
A San Mai (or just AUS-8) version would be awesome! I actually thought we'd see some form of stainless offering for the compact when I did this video. Happy New Year and thanks for watching
I bought a Japanese made Cold Steel Recon Tanto in San Mai 3 many years ago. I wanted a Cold Steel knife from Japan, and it is my favorite fixed blade in my house. I use it as a mail opener because I don't want to ruin its beauty. I also own a first edition Drop Forged Survivalist, OSI, and a Pendleton Hunter. My Survivalist gets used the most. Cold Steel gets a bad rap, but this fan knows that they make good products!
Always thought a G10 handle, like the war craft tanto, would be a better hard wearing knife. I made a enclosed micarta handle for my recon scout. Seeing as it is not full tang. All the knives in this range would be far better with full tangs and G10 or micarta handle scales. Only cost me £24 to make handle scales for 3 knives. I just enclosed the tangs with 3 Chicago screws. Imagine a srk full tang with G10 scales. Wicked!
I'm sure it's to keep the cost down! Maybe two different SRK lines, One with Kray-ex over molds and another more expensive version with G10/Micarta scales.
@@knifevideochannel4657 For a Knife that has been in production for 20+ years it’s does have a sorta cult following. The SRK deserves to have a real full-tang with an exposed pommel & micarta or g10 scales, actually would really love to see an XL version!
@@knifevideochannel4657 I agree on the 2nd line offering either G10 or micarta. Leave it up to the customer if we want to spend the extra $$ on a better handle. I know I would.
Having a Trail Master San Mai III already, it seems that this DRK San Mai III will be my next purchase! As I am unlikely to be putting any untoward stress on the blade (the Trail Master will do those), the hollow grind on the 5mm blade is very attractive for the general chores it's intended to do. For me, this knife would be my permanent belt knife, around which I'd build my knife set-up. I will probably add the Master Hunter as the prep and cutting tool for skinning/dressing etc, as a specialist tool. As such I'd keep a very fine edge on it and use it appropriately. I would probably add a specialist small knife for fine carving etc, say an ESEE Izula II. To round out the set-up, I'd probably carry my two pouch knives (Leatherman Wave & Vic Swiss Champ), or I'm even considering the Vic Work Champ. Not sure if instead of, or chuck-in-the-pack. Then, I'd definitely carry a folding saw (Silky Gomboy)! That would be a comprehensive basic set of tool options. Depending on what the nature of an outing is, I could select the most appropriate load for that outing each time. It's unlikely that I'd take them all, unless weight is no problem [eg if I had a vehicle or quadbike (or horse) ] In this case I might even include a forest axe, just because I actually like using one occasionally. I hope you don't mind sharing where I think an SRK would fit in for me. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your ideas/thoughts on these awesome Cold Steel knives. I bought a Master hunter years ago and traded away, Was a mistake that I soon will rectify. You can't go wrong with the different load outs your describing. Thanks for watching
There are alot of knives in this style of blade in the world, just different handles, fallkniven are drop point flat ground. Coldsteel made this after making the tanto's in the 80'. Using the same handle they made a clip point search and rescue knife. They all had sabre hollow grinds. Brilliant blade!
@@knifevideochannel4657 Yeah, Cold Steel started making laminated San Mai Japanese fixed blades in 1980! Fallknivens are definitely a copy of Cold Steel's design. Lynn Thompson is rightfully regarded as a genius and innovator in the knife world for good reason.
Fallkniven got it's design inspired by the srk. They stated as much. The f1 came out first then the a1/s1. Cold steel srk has been out since 1990, 1991? Not 100% sure which year. Fallkniven brought the f1 out in the late 80's and that's all they had. Made in germany at first. Then japan in the 90s at some point. That being said who cares. Both great knives by great companies.
Thanks for sharing Beno! People had asked me about the designs original and it's interesting to find out basic company history IMO. I've had some "confident" answers (on both sides)in the comments here!🤔😀 That being said, You 100% right about caring, As I mostly buy Cold Steel if I'm looking for this type of designed knife. Thanks for watching.
As far as I know all famous Fallkniven flagship knives have been based on Cold Steel knives: the F1 is a copy of the Master Hunter, the A1 is a copy of the SRK, and their Modern Bowie was inspired by the Trail Master.
Hi guys, I ordered an SRK San Mai VG10 steel. I received the knife, everything looks perfect except for a small detail : the "lamination line" along the edge is parallel but only on one side... I have one of the two sides of the knife with the tip covered by the steel protecting the VG10 : normally, the tip is only made of VG10, the central steel. Apart from this aesthetic detail (I hope so...), it seems... wow ! He's a fighter and it shows. The Secure-Ex sheath sucks, it compresses the knife, it's not normal to have to force the blade to get it in... The Zytel sheath delivered with some ESEE knives is almost luxurious put side by side.
I've had mixed experience with Cold Steels Sheaths! Some fit perfect, Have great retention, And don't dull the edge when proper withdrawal! Others are loose or tight as you describe! The asymmetrical laminate line should be fine, I've seen similar Hap 40 Spydercos Work just fine. Enjoy the blade and thanks for watching
I love the SRK SAN MAI knife. I know that people praise the falkniven similar knives. But I watched the Survivor Lilly channel vid review. She really used the falkniven as a practical uses knife in her field tests. And it failed horribly!! Chipped and under the usual knife use rolled and chipped. My brother tried to get me to buy a falkniven pro knife. Yet I saw a demo of batoning wood and how amazing it is supposed to be. Yet the hilt became loosely fitted and it was easily damaged where the srk San Mai cut just as well. But dulled slightly, that my fav work sharp field sharpener can get any carbon or San Mai knife back to razor sharpness. definitly buy and stay with the srk.
1:31 One is convex and the other one is hollow; guess which one is better and more expensive... It's not twice as good, but that convexing is expensive. I'm not a fan of this new half-size ricasso and the hollow grind on an outdoor knife.
Thanks for the info ! I've read on the forums about how good the older Cold Steel knives in Carbon V were! Supposedly it was "enhanced" 1095. Here's a quote from Mike Stewart on Carbon V: CV--Chorme Vanadium Steel used by Case for many years and Carbon V are the very same steel. It is 0170-6 cutlery Steel...It was developed in the 1950's by sharon Steel specifically for Knives. It is an enhanced 1095. They added Nickel--Chromium and a trace of Vanadium. it was a patented steel of Sharon. Everybody used it. it was called by cute names by some companies --Chrome-Vanadium by others. This was the original Steel chosen by both Lynn Thomson for his Trailmaster and Mike Stewart for the Old Mamba. Everyone used it until 1988. Sharon Steel went Bankrupt in 1988. No mill would duplicate the steel because the patent was still in effect. For a time everyone switched to other steels. A few years back Case and Camillus found a mill that would duplicate the Chemistry of the old CV steel and they ordered a crap load of it. Case had thier portion of the heat lot rolled to pocket knife sizes and Camillius had thier portion rolled to use for Lynn on his U.S. made knives and the Becker line. This is an excellent cutlery steel and will out perform 1095." IMO the 3V version should be considerably Tougher and have better edge retention, Of course that's assuming the heat treat is right. Thanks for watching
@@Firebrand1967 thank you. All my knives are high carbon steel. I've been looking for a quality stainless (or mostly stainless) knife for awhile, hence my purchase of the San Mai 3 SRK. My SRK hasn't arrived yet. I'll look it over to see if the quality is still good after the sale to GSM Outdoors. If it isn't, I'll probably return it, and buy one of these Amazon German knives in D2 or 440C (Komwero, Eafengrow, etc.). They seem to be pretty good quality for the price. The spines just aren't as beefy as the SRK.
On Cold Steel's website they have their Holiday Super Sale right now, and the SRK VG-10 is $116.00 in stock. Looking to pick one up too. Stay safe and GOD bless everyone > 🤙🏽
That's a fantastic price Darryl! I've been eyeing the San Mai Magnum Tanto and the Trailmaster Bowie the last few weeks. Soooo nice. Stay safe and have a good weekend.
Al SRK is hollow ground, except the cpm3v which is flat. They stone wash them to hide the grind. Look under a LED light to show that. Even the San mai 3, look at the grind. Vg10 is a laminated steel favoured by both companies now CS used vg1 to be different. They are now going to A2 for the Recon Scout and trail aster, has Bark River does. You just collect them? Except the sky version.
Is GSM outdoors still going to Make an A2 Recon Scout and Trailmaster? I heard that was scrapped and it's only the San Mai and 3V versions from Taiwan, Nothing is going to be produced in Japan anymore?!? The first SRK I bought was flat ground (VG1) and of course my Italian made 3V version is too. Thanks for watching John and hope you and your family are well.
@@knifevideochannel4657 hi, Japan still make the steel they say, but have no one in Japan who are knife makers. The company who did make the knives for CS and falkniven ect, have finished. CS do not make a single knife. It is all about marketing. Take the Tai-Pan for instance, that dagger shape has been used for a very long time. Their spears are the same shape, only chisel ground. Thompson just went around getting them t make the investment and putting their name on it. Then went around with all the videos, all made for the knife nuts. The trail master, this clip point was around before CS. They are good knives. Now I think this new company is making cheap crap, and charging for to much for these 'premium' knives. A price of cpm3v is not that expensive. The machinery is, but they don't have any. The finish on a trail master is polished. I reprofiled mine by hand on a engineers block. Just going over it once showed how uneven it was, but it is hidden by the polish. Now all my O1 steel blades are hand ground from recaso to point length ways. Distill taper. And they look awesome, with a convex sledges! They stonewashed some knives, heavily to hide the grind. In the UK the new 3v trail master is priced around £480! Sorry I will buy a Busse! This new company think they can do what CS did with the San mai 3 Larado, priced that at £650! Some at £800. I purchased a trail master San mai 3, in the end they replaced 4. The sledges were not even,one side a sledges was 3/4" shorter on one side. I have 2 trail masters both customised, tapered blades and g10, and micater handle scales. The same shape, the tang is recessed into the scales glued and pinned the lanyard hole was slotted, and a bolt weld into it. Then a pommel screwed to that. Like their tanto are made. Both have a convex edge, a working edge, and sharp. It is a hard use knife now. I also regrouped my San mai Larado. Bloody evil blade now. But that blade was really waves, and the proof line was not even by a long shot. It is why I got that cheap. The reason they changed them to 3v is because the sales went down. So it's back to marketing. Only now we have wanna be Thompson's acting like idiots. All the best mate, hope your family is safe.
I'm interested to hear what people think of these new Amazon German knives (Chinese steel) in D2 or 440C (Komwero, Eafengrow, etc.). They look pretty good for the money. They generally aren't as thick as the SRK, and most seem to have handles that are too small for XXL hands. If someone knows of a good brand & model, that's decently thick, and has a large handle, I'd appreciate a recommendation.
I bought a lot of knives (fixed included) from Amazon at the start of my hobby. Between 2016 and 2018 I purchased blades from CH, Eafengrow, kubey, Ganzo, And other cheaper Chinese manufacturers. As I dove deeper into collecting I realized that most of their offerings with "inspired" by American and European designers! I'm sure they're making decent knives for the money, It's just not where I wanted to go in the hobby. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 I appreciate the advice. I watched a video of a guy testing an Aubey fixed blade today, in D2 steel (supposedly). It broke catastrophically while chopping wood that shouldn't have broke a D2 knife. In the comments, someone said they had a metallurgist friend who inspected these Chinese D2 steels, and the friend said they weren't really D2. With Chinesium, you never really know what you're going to get. I trust Japanese, American, and European made steels, Chinesium - not so much. Even though you get a lot of blade for $40, what good is it if it can't handle abuse. I wish I could find a good American made 440C fixed blade. There's nothing bad about 440C, provided the steel is made properly.
I got a great deal on a used Fallkniven A1x, came with a brand new leather sheath and the original sheath. That little blade has enough mass to chop like a little hatchet..and one par with 8 inch bowies. BTW, I have both the srk and A1x. The SRK is really not a chopper..but a better slicer. So the A1x in my honest opinion is really a one knife solution. If you have the money get Trailmaster and the. A smallest knife like Master hunter. I'm starting to like the big knife small knife combo theory and in practice.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I bought the San Mai Trailmaster a couple years back and I'm looking to pickup 3V version too. Also want the Recon Scout in both steels. Paired with WRKs Backpacker pro. Thanks for watching
My good man, I do believe it's pronounced "sammich line" Thank you for showing of this beast. How has it held up over time. I have zero experience with laminated blades like the San Mai or Falkniven's Lam Cos. I figure the edge retention is probably pretty decent if the VG10 is run fairly high, but my concern with a blade like this is gonna be toughness. Any insight and orexperience you can share is appreciated. Good review.
These are good knives for the cost! My VG1 and VG10 San Mai Cold Steels have held up well, But for pure toughness I'd go with 3V or cheaper SK5. I beat the SRK SK5 through a plethora of nasty materials, On a desert trip last season. Was amazed at how well the $35 dollar knife held up. The edge rolled and deformed, But no chipping. Thanks for watching
😆 San Mai is a great product for midsized 5-12" blades that the owner doesn't intend to deliberately abuse. I have almost the entire collection of CS "San Mai" blades. One of the under appreciated aspects of the "sammich line," as you appropriately called it, on these San Mai blades is you can pretty much instantly verify the product's authenticity. The San Mai line is the hardest line to fake for these Chinese/et al knockoff that have gotten into circulation. It would cost the manufacturers as much or more to fake the sammich line than to just reproduce the blade to OEM specs. I happen to personally like the performance of the San Mai blades produced by Cold Steel. I know they're not as tough as the 3V and you probably couldn't suspend a small vehicle off of them without some minor damage to the blades integrity. But, San Mai also doesn't erode as quickly and maintains it's absolutely showstopping appearance longer. Wipe it down with mineral oil every couple of months and the blades maintain their like-new appearance. And well let's face it, I'm not trying to stab cement blocks with my knives. These knives perform great cutting through plants, cardboard, rope or flesh. I got a CS Trail Master for for the slightly bigger jobs. It's also San Mai - Japan Made - Convex edge. I'm a "right tool for the job" kinda guy though, and you won't catch me trying to cut logs with a knife when there's a perfectly good axe on hand. I don't keep my collection on "rotation" as other enthusiasts do, but try to pick out the right tool for whatever job I'm doing. The factory edges on CS's line of hunting knives are the best I've seen, San Mai and S35VN. Absolutely razors' edge sharp, out of the box. May favorite everyday "urban EDC" is the CS Oyabun Signature Edition that MWUSA had on sale earlier this year for a just a tad above $100. Fantastic knife, and great looking too.
They both will have similar corrosion resistance! Here's the info I read on VG1 and the "upgrades" added to make VG10. www.knifeguides.com/vg10-steel-for-knives/ Most of my older Cold Steel knives in VG1 have performed well, Except for the Mini Pendleton Hunter which doesn't hold and edge well! Maybe bad heat treat? Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 Try diamonds for rough stones made of aluminum oxide or silicon carbide. If doesnt help then bad heat treatment. But I am not a pro in knives if what:)
@@knifevideochannel4657 I really like it!!! Haven't used it a lot, but I have some and it's holding an edge surprisingly well the sheath isn't dulling it as bad as I thought it would.
Yes! I put link in the description below Knife Center and Blade HQ. The SK5, 3V , AND San Mai are all on the same page. Press on the pop up to populate this version , Was $95 this afternoon. Thanks for watching
We all need another knife, like we need another hole in our heads! : - ) You need to save-up Peter, for your next set of tires on your custom motorcycle! ; - )
Bummer that happened! I've read about the handle material loosening on the forums, But it seems sporadic. Just out of curiosity, How'd the VG10 edge hold up during use? Thanks for watching
Because the knife is relatively small and lightweight, The SK5 version makes the most sense in regular use. As much as I enjoy the San Mai and 3V versions of the SRK, These steels are more useful in larger blades like like the Trailmaster/Recon Scout! Thanks for watching
The best knife is the one you have on you. The next best knife is the one you got a deal on. =) SRK in San Mai checks both boxes. I would rank the SRK versions in this order, according to value: 1. SRK San Mai, 2. SRK SK5, 3. SRK CPM3V. If you can find the SRK San Mai for around $100, that's probably the best value to you. Just remember you can buy 2-3 SRKs in SK5 for the same price. I mean, if you're outfitting a whole camping crew, SK5s is great. I think the CPM3V version is wasted on the 5" SRK. 3Vs are going to be harder to resharpen to a perfect edge and it's going to get a rusty patina with semi-regular use in moist conditions. I suppose it comes down to how often you want to replace your blade.
It's a great all round knife! Not the best for any one task , But good at most cutting tasks for a blade this size. The San Mai (with VG10) core will have decent edge retention working with wood , Carving and slicing. If going to baton heavy/dense wood I'd go with the 3V version or buy the 52100 drop forged survivalist! Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 in my country only the san mai is available i think so its either san mai or sk5 I prefer the san mai but worry it will not hold up for batonning
I don't have any cold steel knife that has not performed, and not just cutting amazon boxes or sitting on a shelf. Hopefully they won't ruin the brand with the new owners.
Have you used it hows it hold up because srk is a beast an they go back to the 90s i had one in army they used to be real expensive back then now for $45 bucks they are a beast. My old one had a different sheath it sucked but the new one is awesome i think I might get the compact ive never needed longer then that an im short longer goes down to my knee but coldsteel is my go to indestructible knife an usually I just use a folder I love my rajah 2 or the large Espada g10 those last two I take one everytime I go to woods for price you can't beat a coldsteel an ive head good things about warranty also take care bro
Love your screen name! Just got this one in and haven’t had a chance to use it yet. The older Carbon V and even the AUS8 versions were true beast. Countless videos showing torture of the SRK. I've beat on the SK5, VG1, And 3V variety and look forward to using this blade. I'm curious to how the stainless cladding looks after use. It it scratches up like the cladded Spyderco knives (HAP 40 and Vtoku 2 ) should look cool. The larger Cold Steel knives look awesome. My biggest so far is the G10 SR1 , AD10, AD15, And 4Max Scout. Thanks for watching
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Cold Steel SRK San Mai Description: The SRK (Search Rescue Knife) from Cold Steel is a versatile fixed blade, built tough to withstand the most extreme abuse. This version is outfitted with a high performance San Mai clip point blade that's fine enough for delicate work, with plenty of belly for effective cutting, slashing, and skinning. The 3/16" thick blade offers a strong, durable point without sacrificing edge sharpness. A secure Kray-Ex handle with a single quillion finger guard finishes off the outstanding tactical design. Features: San Mai VG-10 steel blade provides a sharp edge with a reinforced tip for piercing applications. Textured Kray-Ex handle and guard offers a secure grip with excellent retention properties. Item includes a Secure-Ex sheath with a nylon belt loop. Specifications: Overall Length:10.75" Blade Length:6.00" Cutting Edge:5.625" Blade Thickness:0.19" Blade Material:San Mai Blade Style:Clip Point Blade Grind:Hollow Finish:Satin Edge Type:Plain Handle Length:4.75" Handle Width:1.00" Handle Thickness:0.84" Handle Material:Kraton Color:Black Weight:8.10 oz. Sheath:Polymer Knife Type:Fixed Blade Brand:Cold Steel Model:SRK Model Number:35AN Country of Origin:Taiwan Best Use:Tactical Product Type:Knife
@@thechugdude The San Mai at $98-$125 bucks is deal for a premium SRK. The 3V version at $189-$200 is a little high IMO. I'd say San Mai if you can't find a deal ($145-$160) on the 3V. Thanks for watching.
I bought the San Mai 3 version as my Christmas present to myself. The SRK is one of the best blade designs, as it can do so many different tasks. I have the Recon Tanto in SK-5, but I wanted at least one good outdoor knife that's mostly stainless, and can do many different tasks. You can't really dress game with the Recon Tanto, even though it's an awesome knife. The SRK obviously has a weaker tip, so you have to be more careful with it. I considered getting one of these Amazon brand $40 German knives in D2 or 440C, just to save some money. I'll see how well the SRK San Mai 3 is made when it arrives. We're dealing with GSM Outdoors now, so quality might have gone down. I got mine for $95, which was a pretty good price. If it isn't made well, I'll probably return it, and buy one of these less expensive German knives on Amazon (pretty sure they use Chinese steel).
@@knifevideochannel4657 after further consideration, I'm probably going to return the San Mai 3 SRK. Cold Steel should never have weakened the tip by switching to a hollow grind. A few years ago, they said all SRKs would be returned to flat grinds. However, I'm pretty sure that was before the GSM sale. I can still buy the Italian made CPM 3V "super steel" version for about $43 more. That version has a flat grind and stronger tip. I'll have to think it over, because CPM 3V isn't really stainless, and it's apparently a pain to sharpen.
Cold Steel does not have a trademark on San Mai. It is a blade making technique using two types of metal, on inside the other, either stacked or in a “taco”.
SK1 vs San Mai… I have enough for one or the other, unfortunately not both. What makes one better than the other? Would I go wrong with either one? Would I regret getting one over the other? Great vid, just subbed! Thanks in advance!
The SK5(Japanese equivalent to 1080) is tough steel with ease of sharpening. The VG10 cored San Mai will be decently tough with better edge retention, But may "chip" if abused! I'd get the SK5 version, Which gives you extra money to buy another blade! Let me know how it works and thanks for watching.
do you like the compact or the original better? I've been EDCing a Terrasaur or Companion but wanted something even tougher. I'm thinking the original might be best for me since I already own 4 1/2 in blades. @Kinglobo
@@Angelwrites in my opinion the weak point is the molded handle. The rubber likes to get lose after heavy usage. Other problem is the tip. There is a knife that looks like srk but is way better and more expensive. I have terassaur and small srk is nothing better than it just look more tactical over bushcraft
The AUS8 and Carbon V SRK's were stronger, tougher blades than the newer SK5 and San Mai SRK's. People have easily broken the tips on both styles of the newer versions and I've also heard of the San Mai III chipping during use just like the Fallknivens. If you want a serious survival blade that performs almost identical to the SRK but batons better and has a much stronger tip, get the Cold Steel Recon Tanto in SK5. Several channels have tested it and were surprised at how well it performed at woodcrafting and survival tasks.
Thanks for the info John! I purchased a 3V version of the SRK and it seems to be good (spotty heat treat from Italy) one. I have a Drop Forged Survivalist (new version) that is bomb proof too. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 Cool. Were you able to purchase a 3V SRK just recently? Or was this a while ago? I know they've been heavily backordered, probably of Covid shutdowns in Italy. When you say spotty heat treatment on the 3V, what do you mean exactly? Thx
@@JohnB-dr8sk I Made the video about 7 months ago John. th-cam.com/video/Rioh0qXrl0Y/w-d-xo.html Makes sense that there's a shortage from Covid-19 and the Sale of Cold Steel. Would love to see a Recon Scout with 3V! I've read on Blade Forums, Also seen a few videos of people breaking the tip off of the Italian 3V Master Hunter and SRK. Obviously operator error could be in play as people think 3V is indestructible! I take everything with a grain of salt 🧂.
Nonsense. All of them are similarly strong. Thin tips will break regardless of steel used. Some of you guys need to stop drawing conclusions based on what you've seen in some youtube videos. Use logic.
@@LXT43 Lol, ok. Apparently you've never hard tested a Mora knife out in the wilderness if you think it only has to do with thickness. You also don't know anything about the toughness levels of the various steels and why some steels will chip and others will roll. So spare us your amateur lecture.
@@knifevideochannel4657 I’m caught between VG-10 and CPM-V3 on the Cold Steel Tai Pan... I CAN NOT CHOOSE. Self defense is main goal but I still want enough toughness to withstand blunt force objects/impact weapons or other blades
@@ianguarneschelli2082 While I think the San Mai version would last, If money's no limit the 3V version is bombproof! Let me know what you end up with! Thanks for watching Ian
@@knifevideochannel4657 thanks a million for the reply! Love it when people with TH-cam channels answer inquiries and actually interact with their watchers. Great channel btw, def subscribing for future videos Thanks again for the recommendation tho! Will hopefully have an update soon with my dual blades in hand 😎
@@ianguarneschelli2082 I'm a big fan of 3V in fixed blade knives! I've been eyeing a Tai Pan for a year or so, Always end up buying something else. Hopefully the 3V version of the Recon Scout drops soon, Then I'm getting the Tai Pan next. Thanks for the positive comments Ian!
Thanks for the Show! The blade on that SRK San Mai, looks fantastically done. I have to wonder though. Why would they go with a San Mai, in this combo of steels? Both are stainless. I suppose it keeps the steel cost down, but I would think the extra work of making that sandwich happen. Would nearly negate the savings. I could see it's benefit, with a 3V core, but they don't do that, do they?
After researching the knife, I found that's it's a big deal in the knife community, Especially Fallkniven! I found old videos of BBB talking about the A1, A1 Pro (Outrageous cost) , And the ColdSteel. Numerous other videos online showing toughness and corrosion resistance. I not sure why you would choose a laminate stainless blade over 4V, 3V, A2, O1, Or even well done 52100!?! Even with the additional strength of the lamination process, Most (if not all) of the other steels would be better for a basic field knife. Even a solid blade in M390 (Bradford ) , Elmax, And S35VN (White River) would work better for a stainless steel? Maybe it's just a marketing gimmick , But there seems to be a huge following! Happy Fathers day and thanks for watching Steve.
Happy fathers day to you as well, @@knifevideochannel4657! Yes, I was not thinking about any strength benefits, and it's hard for me to see how there could be any in this case. 440C stainless for example, and VG10, are both pretty low on toughness (6 pounds each). And, the darn blade is 0.196" thick! : - ) I was thinking about what I have seen as a traditional reason (at least in this blade length case). To give non-stainless steels (3V for example), a much more rust resistant covering. We see this a lot in Japan for example, with HAP40. Wikipedia / San Mai - "In stainless versions, this technique offers a practical and visible advantage of a superb cutting edge of modern Japanese knife steel, with a corrosion-resistant exterior." Now with a katana, or sword. Then flex becomes much more important. I suppose a softer stainless outer layer (420 maybe?), could also add some 'give/strength/flex. In the back of my mind. I think Hattori, of Seki Japan. Makes both Fallkniven, and Cold Steel knives.
Yes , Hattori made both knives in the beginning and the older VG1 version that I showed in the video. To lower cost CS now makes these SRK San Mai in Taiwan. We both know how good Taiwan is at making blades! I get why the Katana uses laminate and some of the Kitchen knives, But a large thick fixed blade for med to heavy tasks? !? I do like the finish, But you can see the stainless cladding scratching already from the sheath, Like the Spyderco knives do from use!
I can see the benefit if you are cladding a non stainless with a stainless, but to clad one stainless with another makes no srnse, at least with a lower cost steel like VG10. I mabe could see a very expensive steel clad with a lower cost one, but VG10? I don't get it.
I agree! There's already proof out there of the "relative" toughness of S35VN, S30V, Elmax, M390, AEB-L, And CPM -154 in small to large (3-9 inch) fixed blades. The cost of the Fallkniven A1 Pro with their proprietary steel laminate is absurd!
Thanks for Watching Chris! I was talking about the term "San Mai"(not the method ) which Cold Steel had as a registered trademark for over 20 years. I was referring to it in jest as Lynn Thompson got himself in hot water with his open letters in 2015-2016.
You're wrong. Cold Steel existed many years before Fallkniven. If you don't believe me, contact Peter from Fallkniven and ask him when he started his company and what did he do before Fallkniven. He was distributor for Cold Steel. Fallkniven A1 is based on SRK design. Get your facts straight!
Falkniven was a distributor for cold steel in Europe before they made their own knives that they got inspiration from cold steel for
I don't like ESEE & Ka-Bar style knives, thus I buy SRK SK-5 as my first survival knife.
I live in Taiwan and feel honor that our people make knives for Cold Steel as a recognition.
In the near future, I will buy VG 10 version of SRK for sure.
Some of the nicest Spyderco models I own are made in the Taichung Taiwan facility! My Taiwanese made San Mai SRK, Master Tanto, Master Hunter, And Tai Pan (Just purchased recently) are all to notch! Thanks for watching
The Ka-Bar Becker BK 7 is a better knife than the SRK-SK5 is. Actually it's better in every single detail, from the edge stability, to the handle design. Only part that is better on the SRK, is the sheath.
@@greekveteran2715 I don’t doubt what you say, because BK7 has a double price than RSK SK5 in my country after all. May I have your opinion what is your choice between BK7 and RSK 3V? Or do you have another choice with RSK 3V price?
@@那個誰-y1j Still BK 7 is better than the SRK 3V. It's not the steel that counts the most, it's the overall blade geometry the heat treatment and the handle. All these atributes. are more important than the steel is. The handle design on the SRK is really bad, to the point it breaks after some use and there is the danger, the blade comes off the handle. On the other side the Ka-Bar BK7 ,has the best handle design on any knife at that size and category of knives!
SRK 3V , costs 223 Euro , you can get a lot of knives at that price point, that all will be better than than any SRK knife version. 1: FAllkniven A1 . 2: Protech Rockeye . 3: EXTREMA Ratio DMP . These 3 knives, all are better than the SRK. - Bark River and TOPS both make a ton of knives at that price point too!
@@greekveteran2715 Thanks for the response.
Actually, I look for another knife to cover SK5 as the second source. Where I live is one of the most dangerous places in the world, which a war may happen here and US and its allies have being preparing for it. US may not fight for Ukraine but definitely for my country. Maybe you can guess which country I live.
Due to the high humidity here, I consider DMP is a good option. However, not exclude BK7 yet. I like full tang knives.
I am considering the SRK San Mai. I have an SK5 and an older Carbon V (kind of retired). Safe to say I like the design. The San Mai is still a great value on Amazon. I have tried a few knives and some don't work out. I keep coming back to my SRK sk5.
It's tough to buy anything else when the SK5 SRK performs so well for the price! I don't think you'll be disappointed with the San Mai though. Thanks for watching Casey
I've only seen this video, but I gotta tell ya, I bet I'm going to stick around. 👍 I love two of my SRKs. Just subbed. Keep it going!
Thanks for the positive comments and for watching
Well done presentation Flight channel. I have a personal encounter that is pertinent to this video. The B737 300 was the first to have a trim WHEEL replaced by an unprotected vertical switch. We were on the ground on stop over, and the stew walked in and sat on the jump seat behind me, putting a foot on the pedestal. I objected, and she removed her foot which then revealed the switch. I took a second look at the switch and saw that it had run the rudder trim full right. I remember saying to the F/O, "this switch is a dumb design that is going to kill someone unless it is protected.
A little while later, I had a government check pilot travelling with us in the cockpit, and related the above experience to him, about the accident potential of an unprotected switch. He said to me "It already has done". I think he was possibly referring to your story above. Anyway, Boeing finally had a guard put over the switch. Engineers aren't always imaginative when it comes to how things can go wrong. MCAS anyone?
I think the biggest difference in the Falkniven is the grind. It's a convex grind compared to the v-grind on the srk. I guess it depends on what you're into. I think Falkniven is a good knife, but over priced imho, I do prefer a convex grind, but I'll stick to my Bark Rivers with the better steel and handle options if I'm buying a convex. I was going to buy a 3V SRK, but then I won an SK5 one, and the knifes ok, but it doesn't excite me enough to bother upgrading. It sits in one of my knife drawers and never gets used. Nothing wrong with it, I just have other knives I like more. If I wasn't a knife nut with a crap load of knives, I'm sure it would suit my needs just fine, but I tend to grab other knives when I'm heading out to the field. The weird thing is, I have several 200 to over 300 dollar knives, but I tend to grab my Mora Bushcraft Black or Garbeg more often than not. They are just excellent woods knives. I've spent thousands of dollars, own customs, yet I carry a $35 Mora Black more than any other knife. Go figure.
I hear you Sir on the better knives! I'm the same way with my folders and fixed blades. Lost count how many I have (no fun in counting anyways ) and most don't even get video time.
I bought the Spyderco Province and upgraded Boltaron sheath to try out 4V ! I intended to beat the crap out of it but I haven't even pulled it out to do a proper video. Just got the Darn Dao (very nice piece ) from my wife and kids for birthday /fathers day, Don't see myself whacking on that anytime soon.
Speaking of Bark River, Did you happen to pre order any of the S45VN models from DLT? I can't remember which versions I put the deposit down on, But the first should be in production soon.
Happy Fathers Day and thanks for watching.
@@knifevideochannel4657 No, haven't ordered any of the S45 yet. I'm trying, (with mixed results lol), to cut back on my knife purchases. I swore I wasn't going to buy any knives this month, but...I bought 2 folders and sent one off to be modded, so hence the mixed results.😆 I do admit that I like the look of the uncoated SRK much more than the coated version though. I've never really been a fan of coatings, even on rust magnet steels like M4 or 1095. I've stripped the coatings on a few of them, like my Becker's.
I stopped telling myself I'm not buying knives! I even browse while on vacation , Discreetly of course! The only time I'm not looking at least once a day is on the deep Yosemite trips and in the desert where there's no cell. Lol
@@knifevideochannel4657 I hear ya. I'm just as bad. I browse the knife sites daily myself, and more often than not, multiple times a day,. Sometimes I wonder if it would be cheaper to go back to drugs like my young and dumb days. At least I still have the knives when I wake up the next day though. Couldn't say the same about the drugs, lol.
Coming from a extreme sports background, Knives have been relatively an affordable hobby so far.
Even after I was diagnosed with Cancer and couldn't participate "physically " anymore, I got into custom built Giant Scale RC aerobatic/3D airplanes! THEN my wife (who traveled with me across the country to events) started flying RC Helicopters. Won't even get into the cost of those ventures.
We all have our outlets to enjoy life, Just as long as your not getting into financial peril, Who's to judge. I'm amazed at the quality people in the knife community, Met some good friends just from this channel!
That is a good looking knife. Ordered mine today.
Congrats SFSomega! I just got the San Mai Tai Pan in, Same finish! Happy New year and thanks for watching
If you get any rattle with the sheath stick some packing foam down in the sheath it stops the rattle and protects the point.
Thanks for the tip Wayne and for watching!
An unused foam earplugs works well too
I love the SRK-C more than the full size SRK. I really wish they offered other blade types. I tend to get caught in the rain a lot, and would like a little bit of stainless steel mix to give me more time to get to shelter to dry and oil up to prevent rust.
A San Mai (or just AUS-8) version would be awesome! I actually thought we'd see some form of stainless offering for the compact when I did this video. Happy New Year and thanks for watching
I bought a Japanese made Cold Steel Recon Tanto in San Mai 3 many years ago. I wanted a Cold Steel knife from Japan, and it is my favorite fixed blade in my house. I use it as a mail opener because I don't want to ruin its beauty. I also own a first edition Drop Forged Survivalist, OSI, and a Pendleton Hunter. My Survivalist gets used the most. Cold Steel gets a bad rap, but this fan knows that they make good products!
Absolutely! The 52100 Drop Forged Survivalist Is one of the best values in a large blade! Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 You are welcome!
Looks beautiful . Happy Father's Day. Thanks for the review. Thanks
Thanks for watching Steel! Happy Fathers day too.
Always thought a G10 handle, like the war craft tanto, would be a better hard wearing knife. I made a enclosed micarta handle for my recon scout. Seeing as it is not full tang. All the knives in this range would be far better with full tangs and G10 or micarta handle scales. Only cost me £24 to make handle scales for 3 knives. I just enclosed the tangs with 3 Chicago screws. Imagine a srk full tang with G10 scales. Wicked!
I'm sure it's to keep the cost down! Maybe two different SRK lines, One with Kray-ex over molds and another more expensive version with G10/Micarta scales.
@@knifevideochannel4657 For a Knife that has been in production for 20+ years it’s does have a sorta cult following.
The SRK deserves to have a real full-tang with an exposed pommel & micarta or g10 scales, actually would really love to see an XL version!
@@knifevideochannel4657 I agree on the 2nd line offering either G10 or micarta. Leave it up to the customer if we want to spend the extra $$ on a better handle. I know I would.
Absolutely! Doubt we'll see anything constructive from GSM Outdoors. Thanks for watching
The short video looks great!
Thanks for watching
Having a Trail Master San Mai III already, it seems that this DRK San Mai III will be my next purchase! As I am unlikely to be putting any untoward stress on the blade (the Trail Master will do those), the hollow grind on the 5mm blade is very attractive for the general chores it's intended to do. For me, this knife would be my permanent belt knife, around which I'd build my knife set-up.
I will probably add the Master Hunter as the prep and cutting tool for skinning/dressing etc, as a specialist tool. As such I'd keep a very fine edge on it and use it appropriately.
I would probably add a specialist small knife for fine carving etc, say an ESEE Izula II.
To round out the set-up, I'd probably carry my two pouch knives (Leatherman Wave & Vic Swiss Champ), or I'm even considering the Vic Work Champ. Not sure if instead of, or chuck-in-the-pack.
Then, I'd definitely carry a folding saw (Silky Gomboy)!
That would be a comprehensive basic set of tool options.
Depending on what the nature of an outing is, I could select the most appropriate load for that outing each time. It's unlikely that I'd take them all, unless weight is no problem [eg if I had a vehicle or quadbike (or horse) ] In this case I might even include a forest axe, just because I actually like using one occasionally.
I hope you don't mind sharing where I think an SRK would fit in for me. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your ideas/thoughts on these awesome Cold Steel knives. I bought a Master hunter years ago and traded away, Was a mistake that I soon will rectify. You can't go wrong with the different load outs your describing. Thanks for watching
There are alot of knives in this style of blade in the world, just different handles, fallkniven are drop point flat ground. Coldsteel made this after making the tanto's in the 80'. Using the same handle they made a clip point search and rescue knife. They all had sabre hollow grinds. Brilliant blade!
I love the knife John! Who was first... Cold Steel or Fallkniven...SRK or A1?
Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 coldsteel!
@@johnmutton799 thanks
@@johnmutton799 yep +1 on cold steel coming first
Fallknivens are convex ground.
Fallkniven made there own version of the srk so to speak. I believe they were a distributor for Cold Steel prior to development of their own models.
So Lynn Thompson was right to imply his company was first with the design. I heard both were made by Hattori Seki originally? Thanks for watching
Well the SRK has been in production for 20 years so I think Fallkniven is a clone of the SRK.
@@tawaitai Dude. Bought my numbered Fällkniven F1 1998 in the Swedish Air Force. 🤣
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A4llkniven
@@knifevideochannel4657 Yeah, Cold Steel started making laminated San Mai Japanese fixed blades in 1980! Fallknivens are definitely a copy of Cold Steel's design. Lynn Thompson is rightfully regarded as a genius and innovator in the knife world for good reason.
@@JohnB-dr8sk thanks John for the Clarification
Fallkniven got it's design inspired by the srk. They stated as much. The f1 came out first then the a1/s1. Cold steel srk has been out since 1990, 1991? Not 100% sure which year. Fallkniven brought the f1 out in the late 80's and that's all they had. Made in germany at first. Then japan in the 90s at some point. That being said who cares. Both great knives by great companies.
Thanks for sharing Beno! People had asked me about the designs original and it's interesting to find out basic company history IMO. I've had some "confident" answers (on both sides)in the comments here!🤔😀
That being said, You 100% right about caring, As I mostly buy Cold Steel if I'm looking for this type of designed knife. Thanks for watching.
As far as I know all famous Fallkniven flagship knives have been based on Cold Steel knives: the F1 is a copy of the Master Hunter, the A1 is a copy of the SRK, and their Modern Bowie was inspired by the Trail Master.
I was thinking of getting the SanM. But I see little difference and I'll stick with my SK-5. It should function the same.
Just looks! I've beaten the crap out of a SK5 in the desert, Tough knife for the cost. Thanks for watching
Hi guys, I ordered an SRK San Mai VG10 steel.
I received the knife, everything looks perfect except for a small detail : the "lamination line" along the edge is parallel but only on one side... I have one of the two sides of the knife with the tip covered by the steel protecting the VG10 : normally, the tip is only made of VG10, the central steel. Apart from this aesthetic detail (I hope so...), it seems... wow ! He's a fighter and it shows.
The Secure-Ex sheath sucks, it compresses the knife, it's not normal to have to force the blade to get it in... The Zytel sheath delivered with some ESEE knives is almost luxurious put side by side.
I've had mixed experience with Cold Steels Sheaths! Some fit perfect, Have great retention, And don't dull the edge when proper withdrawal! Others are loose or tight as you describe! The asymmetrical laminate line should be fine, I've seen similar Hap 40 Spydercos
Work just fine.
Enjoy the blade and thanks for watching
In Bangkok Thailand they wanted a little over three hundred USD for the San mai. I will wait till I get back to the states to buy the srk
Wow, Almost double the cost! Definitely worth waiting till you get to US. Safe travels and thanks for watching
I love the SRK SAN MAI knife. I know that people praise the falkniven similar knives. But I watched the Survivor Lilly channel vid review. She really used the falkniven as a practical uses knife in her field tests. And it failed horribly!! Chipped and under the usual knife use rolled and chipped. My brother tried to get me to buy a falkniven pro knife. Yet I saw a demo of batoning wood and how amazing it is supposed to be. Yet the hilt became loosely fitted and it was easily damaged where the srk San Mai cut just as well. But dulled slightly, that my fav work sharp field sharpener can get any carbon or San Mai knife back to razor sharpness. definitly buy and stay with the srk.
Great product from Cold Steel! Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching
1:31 One is convex and the other one is hollow; guess which one is better and more expensive... It's not twice as good, but that convexing is expensive. I'm not a fan of this new half-size ricasso and the hollow grind on an outdoor knife.
The convex on my Japanese made Trailmaster is beautiful, Unbelievable finish on a production blade. Love Cold Steel knives. Thanks for watching Harap
I recommend that you acquire a 1st gen SRK w/ 'Carbon V' steel blade at some point. I have many of them and do believe it's still the best version.
Thanks for the info ! I've read on the forums about how good the older Cold Steel knives in Carbon V were! Supposedly it was "enhanced" 1095. Here's a quote from Mike Stewart on Carbon V:
CV--Chorme Vanadium Steel used by Case for many years and Carbon V are the very same steel.
It is 0170-6 cutlery Steel...It was developed in the 1950's by sharon Steel specifically for Knives.
It is an enhanced 1095. They added Nickel--Chromium and a trace of Vanadium. it was a patented steel of Sharon.
Everybody used it. it was called by cute names by some companies --Chrome-Vanadium by others.
This was the original Steel chosen by both Lynn Thomson for his Trailmaster and Mike Stewart for the Old Mamba. Everyone used it until 1988.
Sharon Steel went Bankrupt in 1988. No mill would duplicate the steel because the patent was still in effect.
For a time everyone switched to other steels.
A few years back Case and Camillus found a mill that would duplicate the Chemistry of the old CV steel and they ordered a crap load of it.
Case had thier portion of the heat lot rolled to pocket knife sizes and Camillius had thier portion rolled to use for Lynn on his U.S. made knives and the Becker line.
This is an excellent cutlery steel and will out perform 1095."
IMO the 3V version should be considerably Tougher and have better edge retention, Of course that's assuming the heat treat is right. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 Kabar and Beckers use 1095 CroVan. It's great stuff, one of my favorite steels.
How stainless is Cold Steel's Carbon V?
@@DDDYLN It's not stainless at all, but will fair better against corrosion more than 1075, SK5, and regular 1095 steels...imho.
@@Firebrand1967 thank you. All my knives are high carbon steel. I've been looking for a quality stainless (or mostly stainless) knife for awhile, hence my purchase of the San Mai 3 SRK. My SRK hasn't arrived yet. I'll look it over to see if the quality is still good after the sale to GSM Outdoors. If it isn't, I'll probably return it, and buy one of these Amazon German knives in D2 or 440C (Komwero, Eafengrow, etc.). They seem to be pretty good quality for the price. The spines just aren't as beefy as the SRK.
On Cold Steel's website they have their Holiday Super Sale right now, and the SRK VG-10 is $116.00 in stock.
Looking to pick one up too.
Stay safe and GOD bless everyone > 🤙🏽
That's a fantastic price Darryl! I've been eyeing the San Mai Magnum Tanto and the Trailmaster Bowie the last few weeks. Soooo nice. Stay safe and have a good weekend.
@@knifevideochannel4657 Oh yes it's a deal. Sorry, i didn't mention those blades were on sale too!
Thanks
@@knifevideochannel4657 You're welcome 🤙🏽
Al SRK is hollow ground, except the cpm3v which is flat. They stone wash them to hide the grind. Look under a LED light to show that. Even the San mai 3, look at the grind. Vg10 is a laminated steel favoured by both companies now CS used vg1 to be different. They are now going to A2 for the Recon Scout and trail aster, has Bark River does. You just collect them? Except the sky version.
Is GSM outdoors still going to Make an A2 Recon Scout and Trailmaster? I heard that was scrapped and it's only the San Mai and 3V versions from Taiwan, Nothing is going to be produced in Japan anymore?!?
The first SRK I bought was flat ground (VG1) and of course my Italian made 3V version is too. Thanks for watching John and hope you and your family are well.
@@knifevideochannel4657 hi, Japan still make the steel they say, but have no one in Japan who are knife makers. The company who did make the knives for CS and falkniven ect, have finished. CS do not make a single knife. It is all about marketing. Take the Tai-Pan for instance, that dagger shape has been used for a very long time. Their spears are the same shape, only chisel ground. Thompson just went around getting them t make the investment and putting their name on it. Then went around with all the videos, all made for the knife nuts. The trail master, this clip point was around before CS. They are good knives. Now I think this new company is making cheap crap, and charging for to much for these 'premium' knives. A price of cpm3v is not that expensive. The machinery is, but they don't have any. The finish on a trail master is polished. I reprofiled mine by hand on a engineers block. Just going over it once showed how uneven it was, but it is hidden by the polish. Now all my O1 steel blades are hand ground from recaso to point length ways. Distill taper. And they look awesome, with a convex sledges! They stonewashed some knives, heavily to hide the grind. In the UK the new 3v trail master is priced around £480! Sorry I will buy a Busse! This new company think they can do what CS did with the San mai 3 Larado, priced that at £650! Some at £800. I purchased a trail master San mai 3, in the end they replaced 4. The sledges were not even,one side a sledges was 3/4" shorter on one side. I have 2 trail masters both customised, tapered blades and g10, and micater handle scales. The same shape, the tang is recessed into the scales glued and pinned the lanyard hole was slotted, and a bolt weld into it. Then a pommel screwed to that. Like their tanto are made. Both have a convex edge, a working edge, and sharp. It is a hard use knife now. I also regrouped my San mai Larado. Bloody evil blade now. But that blade was really waves, and the proof line was not even by a long shot. It is why I got that cheap. The reason they changed them to 3v is because the sales went down. So it's back to marketing. Only now we have wanna be Thompson's acting like idiots. All the best mate, hope your family is safe.
@@johnmutton799 Appreciate your knowledge and sharing it here John!
I'm interested to hear what people think of these new Amazon German knives (Chinese steel) in D2 or 440C (Komwero, Eafengrow, etc.). They look pretty good for the money. They generally aren't as thick as the SRK, and most seem to have handles that are too small for XXL hands. If someone knows of a good brand & model, that's decently thick, and has a large handle, I'd appreciate a recommendation.
I bought a lot of knives (fixed included) from Amazon at the start of my hobby.
Between 2016 and 2018 I purchased blades from CH, Eafengrow, kubey, Ganzo, And other cheaper Chinese manufacturers. As I dove deeper into collecting I realized that most of their offerings with "inspired" by American and European designers!
I'm sure they're making decent knives for the money, It's just not where I wanted to go in the hobby. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 I appreciate the advice. I watched a video of a guy testing an Aubey fixed blade today, in D2 steel (supposedly). It broke catastrophically while chopping wood that shouldn't have broke a D2 knife. In the comments, someone said they had a metallurgist friend who inspected these Chinese D2 steels, and the friend said they weren't really D2. With Chinesium, you never really know what you're going to get. I trust Japanese, American, and European made steels, Chinesium - not so much. Even though you get a lot of blade for $40, what good is it if it can't handle abuse. I wish I could find a good American made 440C fixed blade. There's nothing bad about 440C, provided the steel is made properly.
I got a great deal on a used Fallkniven A1x, came with a brand new leather sheath and the original sheath. That little blade has enough mass to chop like a little hatchet..and one par with 8 inch bowies. BTW, I have both the srk and A1x. The SRK is really not a chopper..but a better slicer. So the A1x in my honest opinion is really a one knife solution. If you have the money get Trailmaster and the. A smallest knife like Master hunter. I'm starting to like the big knife small knife combo theory and in practice.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I bought the San Mai Trailmaster a couple years back and I'm looking to pickup 3V version too. Also want the Recon Scout in both steels. Paired with WRKs Backpacker pro. Thanks for watching
My good man, I do believe it's pronounced "sammich line" Thank you for showing of this beast. How has it held up over time. I have zero experience with laminated blades like the San Mai or Falkniven's Lam Cos. I figure the edge retention is probably pretty decent if the VG10 is run fairly high, but my concern with a blade like this is gonna be toughness. Any insight and orexperience you can share is appreciated. Good review.
These are good knives for the cost! My VG1 and VG10 San Mai Cold Steels have held up well, But for pure toughness I'd go with 3V or cheaper SK5.
I beat the SRK SK5 through a plethora of nasty materials, On a desert trip last season. Was amazed at how well the $35 dollar knife held up. The edge rolled and deformed, But no chipping. Thanks for watching
😆 San Mai is a great product for midsized 5-12" blades that the owner doesn't intend to deliberately abuse. I have almost the entire collection of CS "San Mai" blades. One of the under appreciated aspects of the "sammich line," as you appropriately called it, on these San Mai blades is you can pretty much instantly verify the product's authenticity. The San Mai line is the hardest line to fake for these Chinese/et al knockoff that have gotten into circulation. It would cost the manufacturers as much or more to fake the sammich line than to just reproduce the blade to OEM specs. I happen to personally like the performance of the San Mai blades produced by Cold Steel. I know they're not as tough as the 3V and you probably couldn't suspend a small vehicle off of them without some minor damage to the blades integrity. But, San Mai also doesn't erode as quickly and maintains it's absolutely showstopping appearance longer. Wipe it down with mineral oil every couple of months and the blades maintain their like-new appearance. And well let's face it, I'm not trying to stab cement blocks with my knives. These knives perform great cutting through plants, cardboard, rope or flesh. I got a CS Trail Master for for the slightly bigger jobs. It's also San Mai - Japan Made - Convex edge. I'm a "right tool for the job" kinda guy though, and you won't catch me trying to cut logs with a knife when there's a perfectly good axe on hand. I don't keep my collection on "rotation" as other enthusiasts do, but try to pick out the right tool for whatever job I'm doing. The factory edges on CS's line of hunting knives are the best I've seen, San Mai and S35VN. Absolutely razors' edge sharp, out of the box. May favorite everyday "urban EDC" is the CS Oyabun Signature Edition that MWUSA had on sale earlier this year for a just a tad above $100. Fantastic knife, and great looking too.
The Japanese Trailmaster is on another level, One of the nicest production blades I've ever purchased!
@@knifevideochannel4657 It's an absolute stunna!
what is the knife you have in the top of the frame? The one with the accessories clipped to it's sheath?
That's an ESEE 6 with TKC scales and leather sheath made by my wife! Thanks for watching
VG1 was better? Or VG10 is better? Wich is better for hard work? And wich has better corrosion resistance?
They both will have similar corrosion resistance! Here's the info I read on VG1 and the "upgrades" added to make VG10. www.knifeguides.com/vg10-steel-for-knives/
Most of my older Cold Steel knives in VG1 have performed well, Except for the Mini Pendleton Hunter which doesn't hold and edge well! Maybe bad heat treat? Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 Try diamonds for rough stones made of aluminum oxide or silicon carbide. If doesnt help then bad heat treatment. But I am not a pro in knives if what:)
Does your sheath dull your srk? My edge touches barely even riding the spine!!!
No, Mine doesn't touch the edge on withdrawal! It's a problem with Cold Steel Sheaths though!
@@knifevideochannel4657 yeah I'm carving the spine side back abit
@@knifevideochannel4657 it's not as bad now though since I've worked on it have abit more to do
How do you like the knife so far?
@@knifevideochannel4657 I really like it!!! Haven't used it a lot, but I have some and it's holding an edge surprisingly well the sheath isn't dulling it as bad as I thought it would.
You said get it on amazon? Thanks
Yes! I put link in the description below Knife Center and Blade HQ. The SK5, 3V , AND San Mai are all on the same page. Press on the pop up to populate this version , Was $95 this afternoon. Thanks for watching
We all need another knife, like we need another hole in our heads!
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You need to save-up Peter, for your next set of tires on your custom motorcycle!
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My handle came loose on my camping trip first time using it .
This is the 2nd CS that this has happened too
Bummer that happened! I've read about the handle material loosening on the forums, But it seems sporadic. Just out of curiosity, How'd the VG10 edge hold up during use? Thanks for watching
What were you doing with the knife?
Knife Video Channel the steel was great no complaints at all
john Mutton my so was carving a fire poker stick out of pine
Just drop some super glue in the Crack between the tang and the handle material!!!
Which version of the SRK is the best then ?
Because the knife is relatively small and lightweight, The SK5 version makes the most sense in regular use. As much as I enjoy the San Mai and 3V versions of the SRK, These steels are more useful in larger blades like like the Trailmaster/Recon Scout! Thanks for watching
The best knife is the one you have on you. The next best knife is the one you got a deal on. =)
SRK in San Mai checks both boxes. I would rank the SRK versions in this order, according to value: 1. SRK San Mai, 2. SRK SK5, 3. SRK CPM3V. If you can find the SRK San Mai for around $100, that's probably the best value to you. Just remember you can buy 2-3 SRKs in SK5 for the same price. I mean, if you're outfitting a whole camping crew, SK5s is great. I think the CPM3V version is wasted on the 5" SRK. 3Vs are going to be harder to resharpen to a perfect edge and it's going to get a rusty patina with semi-regular use in moist conditions. I suppose it comes down to how often you want to replace your blade.
Do u think its suitable for batonning and bushcrafting as idk much about san mai steel
It's a great all round knife! Not the best for any one task , But good at most cutting tasks for a blade this size. The San Mai (with VG10) core will have decent edge retention working with wood , Carving and slicing. If going to baton heavy/dense wood I'd go with the 3V version or buy the 52100 drop forged survivalist! Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 in my country only the san mai is available i think so its either san mai or sk5 I prefer the san mai but worry it will not hold up for batonning
For moderate to heavy Baton , I'd go with the tougher SK5!
@@knifevideochannel4657 alright thx for the advice man!
Anytime! Let me know what you get and how it works out!
I don't have any cold steel knife that has not performed, and not just cutting amazon boxes or sitting on a shelf. Hopefully they won't ruin the brand with the new owners.
Thanks for watching
Have you used it hows it hold up because srk is a beast an they go back to the 90s i had one in army they used to be real expensive back then now for $45 bucks they are a beast. My old one had a different sheath it sucked but the new one is awesome i think I might get the compact ive never needed longer then that an im short longer goes down to my knee but coldsteel is my go to indestructible knife an usually I just use a folder I love my rajah 2 or the large Espada g10 those last two I take one everytime I go to woods for price you can't beat a coldsteel an ive head good things about warranty also take care bro
Love your screen name!
Just got this one in and haven’t had a chance to use it yet. The older Carbon V and even the AUS8 versions were true beast. Countless videos showing torture of the SRK.
I've beat on the SK5, VG1, And 3V variety and look forward to using this blade. I'm curious to how the stainless cladding looks after use. It it scratches up like the cladded Spyderco knives (HAP 40 and Vtoku 2 ) should look cool.
The larger Cold Steel knives look awesome. My biggest so far is the G10 SR1 , AD10, AD15, And 4Max Scout.
Thanks for watching
У ,сейф кипера, резина болтается на клинке...а как на этих клинках держится резина??🤔
Синтетический материал хорошо сохранился со временем! У него отличное сцепление, но со временем он становится немного липким. Я вообще фанат! Спасибо за просмотр
I was thinking about picking up an SRK if I got into making a bugout bag or something. Is the San Mai variant a better investment than the 3V version?
For bugout bag the San Mai should be just fine! I actually use the SK5 version for the car/truck and RV long term. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 So it's worth the extra money? What advantages does it have over SK5?
Cold Steel SRK San Mai
Description:
The SRK (Search Rescue Knife) from Cold Steel is a versatile fixed blade, built tough to withstand the most extreme abuse. This version is outfitted with a high performance San Mai clip point blade that's fine enough for delicate work, with plenty of belly for effective cutting, slashing, and skinning. The 3/16" thick blade offers a strong, durable point without sacrificing edge sharpness. A secure Kray-Ex handle with a single quillion finger guard finishes off the outstanding tactical design.
Features:
San Mai VG-10 steel blade provides a sharp edge with a reinforced tip for piercing applications.
Textured Kray-Ex handle and guard offers a secure grip with excellent retention properties.
Item includes a Secure-Ex sheath with a nylon belt loop.
Specifications:
Overall Length:10.75"
Blade Length:6.00"
Cutting Edge:5.625"
Blade Thickness:0.19"
Blade Material:San Mai
Blade Style:Clip Point
Blade Grind:Hollow
Finish:Satin
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:4.75"
Handle Width:1.00"
Handle Thickness:0.84"
Handle Material:Kraton
Color:Black
Weight:8.10 oz.
Sheath:Polymer
Knife Type:Fixed Blade
Brand:Cold Steel
Model:SRK
Model Number:35AN
Country of Origin:Taiwan
Best Use:Tactical
Product Type:Knife
Nice finish on the blade, Beautiful work from Taiwan. San Mai baby
Fallkniven was first..
Family company from Sweden Scandinavia.
I've been into arctic/blades since the 80s..
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@@antchung2370 Thanks for watching
Should I get the 3V or San Mai?
@@thechugdude The San Mai at $98-$125 bucks is deal for a premium SRK. The 3V version at $189-$200 is a little high IMO.
I'd say San Mai if you can't find a deal ($145-$160) on the 3V. Thanks for watching.
I bought the San Mai 3 version as my Christmas present to myself. The SRK is one of the best blade designs, as it can do so many different tasks. I have the Recon Tanto in SK-5, but I wanted at least one good outdoor knife that's mostly stainless, and can do many different tasks. You can't really dress game with the Recon Tanto, even though it's an awesome knife. The SRK obviously has a weaker tip, so you have to be more careful with it. I considered getting one of these Amazon brand $40 German knives in D2 or 440C, just to save some money. I'll see how well the SRK San Mai 3 is made when it arrives. We're dealing with GSM Outdoors now, so quality might have gone down. I got mine for $95, which was a pretty good price. If it isn't made well, I'll probably return it, and buy one of these less expensive German knives on Amazon (pretty sure they use Chinese steel).
Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 after further consideration, I'm probably going to return the San Mai 3 SRK. Cold Steel should never have weakened the tip by switching to a hollow grind. A few years ago, they said all SRKs would be returned to flat grinds. However, I'm pretty sure that was before the GSM sale. I can still buy the Italian made CPM 3V "super steel" version for about $43 more. That version has a flat grind and stronger tip. I'll have to think it over, because CPM 3V isn't really stainless, and it's apparently a pain to sharpen.
Cold Steel does not have a trademark on San Mai. It is a blade making technique using two types of metal, on inside the other, either stacked or in a “taco”.
Thanks for watching
It is a great knife.
All the versions of the SRK are awesome! Thanks for watching Jake
You like the SRK or ESEE 6 better?
As much as I like the SRK (have 4 versions) the ESEE 6 is a better all around camp/survival knife IMO! Thanks for watching
SK1 vs San Mai… I have enough for one or the other, unfortunately not both. What makes one better than the other? Would I go wrong with either one? Would I regret getting one over the other? Great vid, just subbed! Thanks in advance!
The SK5(Japanese equivalent to 1080) is tough steel with ease of sharpening. The VG10 cored San Mai will be decently tough with better edge retention, But may "chip" if abused! I'd get the SK5 version, Which gives you extra money to buy another blade! Let me know how it works and thanks for watching.
I got a good deal on one recently from Amazon also, checked the price today $203.99... I don't get it either.
They change prices almost weekly, But if you can catch it low, It's a great deal on Amazon. Hope you enjoy the knife and thanks for watching
Knife Center has pre order for 3V SRK for $145
I have old carbon v version and new C in sk5. I don't like versions made with hollow grind. Great knife for the money
I'm hoping they release a Recon Scout in 3V. Love these Cold Steel blades. Thanks for watching king
do you like the compact or the original better? I've been EDCing a Terrasaur or Companion but wanted something even tougher. I'm thinking the original might be best for me since I already own 4 1/2 in blades. @Kinglobo
@@Angelwrites in my opinion the weak point is the molded handle. The rubber likes to get lose after heavy usage. Other problem is the tip. There is a knife that looks like srk but is way better and more expensive. I have terassaur and small srk is nothing better than it just look more tactical over bushcraft
@@Kinglobo Thank you for sharing!
The AUS8 and Carbon V SRK's were stronger, tougher blades than the newer SK5 and San Mai SRK's. People have easily broken the tips on both styles of the newer versions and I've also heard of the San Mai III chipping during use just like the Fallknivens. If you want a serious survival blade that performs almost identical to the SRK but batons better and has a much stronger tip, get the Cold Steel Recon Tanto in SK5. Several channels have tested it and were surprised at how well it performed at woodcrafting and survival tasks.
Thanks for the info John! I purchased a 3V version of the SRK and it seems to be good (spotty heat treat from Italy) one. I have a Drop Forged Survivalist (new version) that is bomb proof too. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 Cool. Were you able to purchase a 3V SRK just recently? Or was this a while ago? I know they've been heavily backordered, probably of Covid shutdowns in Italy. When you say spotty heat treatment on the 3V, what do you mean exactly? Thx
@@JohnB-dr8sk I Made the video about 7 months ago John. th-cam.com/video/Rioh0qXrl0Y/w-d-xo.html
Makes sense that there's a shortage from Covid-19 and the Sale of Cold Steel. Would love to see a Recon Scout with 3V!
I've read on Blade Forums, Also seen a few videos of people breaking the tip off of the Italian 3V Master Hunter and SRK.
Obviously operator error could be in play as people think 3V is indestructible! I take everything with a grain of salt 🧂.
Nonsense. All of them are similarly strong. Thin tips will break regardless of steel used. Some of you guys need to stop drawing conclusions based on what you've seen in some youtube videos. Use logic.
@@LXT43 Lol, ok. Apparently you've never hard tested a Mora knife out in the wilderness if you think it only has to do with thickness. You also don't know anything about the toughness levels of the various steels and why some steels will chip and others will roll. So spare us your amateur lecture.
Nice
Thanks for watching Mike
The 3v is flat ground, just got one!
Thanks John! I need to throw up a video of the 3V version. Have a good weekend
@@knifevideochannel4657 I’m caught between VG-10 and CPM-V3 on the Cold Steel Tai Pan... I CAN NOT CHOOSE. Self defense is main goal but I still want enough toughness to withstand blunt force objects/impact weapons or other blades
@@ianguarneschelli2082 While I think the San Mai version would last, If money's no limit the 3V version is bombproof! Let me know what you end up with! Thanks for watching Ian
@@knifevideochannel4657 thanks a million for the reply! Love it when people with TH-cam channels answer inquiries and actually interact with their watchers. Great channel btw, def subscribing for future videos
Thanks again for the recommendation tho! Will hopefully have an update soon with my dual blades in hand 😎
@@ianguarneschelli2082 I'm a big fan of 3V in fixed blade knives! I've been eyeing a Tai Pan for a year or so, Always end up buying something else. Hopefully the 3V version of the Recon Scout drops soon, Then I'm getting the Tai Pan next. Thanks for the positive comments Ian!
90 degree spine?
Don't remember if it did! I know I had to use Dremel on the SK5 version to get it flat. Thanks for watching
The 3V's main bevel is flat. Have you used both the San Mai and the CPM-3V version to compare them?
I've used the SK5 , VG1, And the 3V version so far! Haven't had the chance to use the San Mai blade yet. Thanks for watching
Taiwan IS NOT China! Made in Taiwan is a good thing!
You got that right! Thanks for watching
In Taiwan they make fantastic steel for both knives and scooters and motorcycles some of the best in the world
Thanks for the Show!
The blade on that SRK San Mai, looks fantastically done.
I have to wonder though. Why would they go with a San Mai, in this combo of steels? Both are stainless. I suppose it keeps the steel cost down, but I would think the extra work of making that sandwich happen. Would nearly negate the savings. I could see it's benefit, with a 3V core, but they don't do that, do they?
After researching the knife, I found that's it's a big deal in the knife community, Especially Fallkniven! I found old videos of BBB talking about the A1, A1 Pro (Outrageous cost) , And the ColdSteel. Numerous other videos online showing toughness and corrosion resistance.
I not sure why you would choose a laminate stainless blade over 4V, 3V, A2, O1, Or even well done 52100!?! Even with the additional strength of the lamination process, Most (if not all) of the other steels would be better for a basic field knife.
Even a solid blade in M390 (Bradford ) , Elmax, And S35VN (White River) would work better for a stainless steel? Maybe it's just a marketing gimmick , But there seems to be a huge following!
Happy Fathers day and thanks for watching Steve.
Happy fathers day to you as well, @@knifevideochannel4657!
Yes, I was not thinking about any strength benefits, and it's hard for me to see how there could be any in this case. 440C stainless for example, and VG10, are both pretty low on toughness (6 pounds each). And, the darn blade is 0.196" thick!
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I was thinking about what I have seen as a traditional reason (at least in this blade length case). To give non-stainless steels (3V for example), a much more rust resistant covering. We see this a lot in Japan for example, with HAP40.
Wikipedia / San Mai - "In stainless versions, this technique offers a practical and visible advantage of a superb cutting edge of modern Japanese knife steel, with a corrosion-resistant exterior."
Now with a katana, or sword. Then flex becomes much more important.
I suppose a softer stainless outer layer (420 maybe?), could also add some 'give/strength/flex.
In the back of my mind. I think Hattori, of Seki Japan. Makes both Fallkniven, and Cold Steel knives.
Yes , Hattori made both knives in the beginning and the older VG1 version that I showed in the video. To lower cost CS now makes these SRK San Mai in Taiwan. We both know how good Taiwan is at making blades!
I get why the Katana uses laminate and some of the Kitchen knives, But a large thick fixed blade for med to heavy tasks? !?
I do like the finish, But you can see the stainless cladding scratching already from the sheath, Like the Spyderco knives do from use!
I can see the benefit if you are cladding a non stainless with a stainless, but to clad one stainless with another makes no srnse, at least with a lower cost steel like VG10. I mabe could see a very expensive steel clad with a lower cost one, but VG10? I don't get it.
I agree! There's already proof out there of the "relative" toughness of S35VN, S30V, Elmax, M390, AEB-L, And CPM -154 in small to large (3-9 inch) fixed blades. The cost of the Fallkniven A1 Pro with their proprietary steel laminate is absurd!
Cold steel does not own ah patent on San Mai it is a method of knive making going back to early Japan
Thanks for Watching Chris! I was talking about the term "San Mai"(not the method ) which Cold Steel had as a registered trademark for over 20 years. I was referring to it in jest as Lynn Thompson got himself in hot water with his open letters in 2015-2016.
I talked to the representative from Cold steel and Cold steel srk in San mai lll.. is actually first and fulkliven copied Cold steel srk
It´s Fällkniven, they where first. I live in sweden. Born in sweden. Fällkniven is way older than Cold steel
Thanks Thomas, I've had mixed replies so far on who was first. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 no problem!
Fallkniven, the knife company, started in the late 80s. But both make great knives.
You're wrong. Cold Steel existed many years before Fallkniven. If you don't believe me, contact Peter from Fallkniven and ask him when he started his company and what did he do before Fallkniven. He was distributor for Cold Steel. Fallkniven A1 is based on SRK design. Get your facts straight!
@@BenoJ3000 Check your history mate. Cold Steel started making laminated San Mai Fixed Blades in 1980.
Srk sk5 is nice for throwing? 🤣🤣
It's ok, The GI Tanto (to me personally ) throws much better, And it's only $25-$30 bucks.
Thanks for watching
looks like falkniven s1
Very similar! Thanks for watching
Nicw
Thanks for watching Mike
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Thanks for watching
Why does everyone claim it’s a full-tang???
It’s a fuggin’ rat-tail wannabe full-tang!!!
Because it is full-tang.