You can solve your problem with a small para cord lanyard. I like to use the rescue cord so I have fire starter material if things are bad. I make the lanyard so it goes around my middle finger. You can always make a adjusting lanyard with two overhand knots. I think if you give the lanyard a try you will be amazed how helpful it can be.
That's EXACTLY what I said! I'm thinking...it doesn't take a lot of imagination; come on, "blade people" need to be creative, or...just use your gun for everything! Lol
I have been using the SRK for decades. He has a valid point regarding slippage, but using tacky gloves will stop it from slipping while chopping and I ALWAYS tie a lanyard to my fixed blade knives, especially my camping knives.
that is what the lanyard hole is for,to attach a lanyard.that part of the knife is called the quillon,The choil is the space between the cutting edge and the handle and is part of the actual blade
There is a lanyard hole in the handle. Add a little paracord and it will help with the grip while chopping. It would be interesting to see if Cold Steel comes up with something.
The original name of this knife is "Search & Rescue Knife" but the people changed it in "Survival & Rescue Knife". Two things I would change. 1. No falso edge for better tip strengt when prying or batoning. 2. Bring back the AUS8 version with the saber grind instead of the current hollow grind. But you are giving your view so why would I dislike the video? It was just never designer as a chopping knife.
to be fair the knife is not build to chop its way to light for that. Cross batoning might be a better way to use it then and thicker wood can be "beaver chewed" with this and you still would need less energy
I've never had issues with this (you can always attached the lanyard). However, my one and only problem with SRK is missing the exposed tang (similar to Fällkniven A1/S1, as example)
That’s a good point! Maybe Cold Steel could fix both of our problems in one change? By extending the tang to a full tang + make it an exposed tang + adding a little curve to the handle (like the Espada XL). What do you think? 😊
I did a video a while back on the SRK. A lot of people didn’t like it whereas others agreed. It’s look and feel is fabulous and if all one was ever going to do was slice or pierce, great! I absolutely do not like the handle construction, and I stand by that. It is too easy to loosen as far as survival is concerned. Since a great majority of us are not navy seals. It’s going to be used in the bush and out in the field. I don’t even need a knife to be full tang, but I don’t think this is as strong as others that have a rat tail tang. Don’t get me wrong I like it, but there are much stronger options around the same price
I saw that video you made, and I think you had some great points there! Thank you for watching and commenting on this one, I've been following you for quite some time, and I always watch your videos before getting a knife. Just curious, which knives would you say today are better value for money compared to the Cold Steel SRK? Assuming with full tang?
I get your point. A lanyard would definitely help, but longer handles are always welcome. For now, I do suggest a two-finger lanyard loop in the 'paracord bracelet' form. In a full grip it helps prevent secure your grip, while in a three finger chopping grip it will also give you something extra to grab onto.
I have one, with the fancy steel. Looks like a seriously strong knife from my use so far. I have changed the angle of the blade at the finger guard end to 20 degrees, for stick feathering.
Liked your review. The knife is a search and rescue knife by design, not a survival knife. More suited for knife fighting and basic camp chores. My 2¢ LOL.
That knife is marketed towards military like Navy Seals and other units as well as law enforcement- with that said your idea of actually having it for chopping with a curve handle might interfere with changing the grips from a standard position to a reverse position You want to keep it simple so even in a high stress situation you don't want to dropping the knife when you need it most like somebody's trying to shoot you or stab you and you decide to change grips only to get caught on the part of the handle
It's actually a decent suggestion.. I have one but I mainly carry it for utilitarian tasks at work and concealed for self defense . But they should take your suggestion for a specialized bushcraft edition.
@@KnifeySurvivalist I have a hatchet that can be used for chopping, batoning and feather sticks. A Ka-Bar Jaroz Chopper that can be used for chopping batoning and feather sticks and a TOPS HOG that can be used for smaller Batoning and things like feather sticks. Smaller knives aren't going to be much for chopping but you can baton them like I said to chop through the branches. A folding Silky saw can be a very useful tool as well. If you are stuck in the wilderness and want to build a strong shelter the saw would be better than chopping with an axe or a knife.
That's an all-round awesome knife for sure. But one thing that is deterring me from buying it it's actually the sheath. I've read somewhere that it can slowly dull the blade. Any thoughts on that?
I've had mine for about 2,5 years now, and I have not noticed any dulling whatsoever from the sheath, and I used it for plenty of camp stuff and also playing/practicing deployment speed woth it haha, and no dulling from the sheath that I've noticed. So maybe it's about how one carries it, I carry mine sideways on the front of the belt, sort of appendix carry. I hope that helps!
Who chokes back on a belt knife without a lanyard? Only issue I’ve ever had is that the sheath can sometimes contact the blade edge dulling the blade. Just have to be mindful when withdrawing or re-sheathing the knife.
Similiar to how when I used a finger grooved Randall "Airman" (#15) and moved my fingers down two grooves when chopping. Also put the Kabar's pommel in my palm. Works much better than it sounds.
Thx for the review. As previously stated- use a lanyard. There is a good reason this knife is popular for both defense and survival. Bigger hands require bigger handles. Improvision and creativity are irreplaceable survival characteristics! That and having the will to survive. 👍
Good quick review, thank you. Have you tried an adjustable lanyard that can tighten around your chopping hand adding both length of reach and control of chop? I just put one on my SRK and it does work well though not as good as other knives I have for that purpose.
I actually agree, and having read all the comments here, I will definitely add a lanyard and maybe make a video apologizing for critizing the people's knife 🔪 😅
Probably a weight/material/cost/ergonomics decision that doesn't factor in XL hands. They're going for optimization for median/average hands for their end users.
Yes, I'm sure there are a lot of factors weighing in, but they have made quite a few of their other blades with the curve I'm talking about, so maybe it could be possible down the road that they make a variation with that?
That is definitely not a chopping-weight knife. The way to use a small blade like that to fell or section trees in the unfortunate absence of a folding saw is to use it like a chisel with a baton.
See that little hole in the handle? That’s for a lanyard. Use a lanyard and it won’t slip out of your hand when using that chopping action you’ve described.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the SRK. Although, I get what you're saying, I personally don't have any issues with my SRK for what I use it for. It's not designed to be used as a chopper, so I don't use it as such. I have other knives in my collection that are better suited for that task. 👍However, if you want to use it for chopping, I'd recommend adding a lanyard as other have also mentioned here. ☺Take care and Cheers!
Add AddI short 10cm long paracord (knoted) other lanyards hole. Bend it back over two fingers and under the rest( towards the edge). Never get the same problem again 💫
Alk you have to do is learn to make a snake knot 550 cord lanyard its what I do on a lot of neck knives and for bigger knives for extended grip for chopping
It’s the original sheath that comes with the knife, but I removed the belt part of it, and added two Velcro straps, so I could carry it horizontally on my belt, Works for both scout carry and front left side, although it sticks out a little bit
I saw a broken one in SK5 with huge grain which means bad heat treatment. That is probably why it broke so easily. It is a very visually appealing knife to me. I have the laminated version and it is great.
I've been rocking Cold Steel's SRK since 1990 with 7 of them in my rotation now and I have to say "Nyet knife is fine"!. I understand what you are saying and what you want to accomplish. What you need is a heavier knife for chopping chores. Try one of Cold Steels Bowie knives for chopping. After 33 years with the SRK I'm convinced that it is the perfect all around Survival and Combat knife. When I'm out in the woods it's like a extension of my body and always ready for whatever task I have to accomplish.
@@adods9824 I love the Carbon V blades because they really perform great. The SK5 performs every bit as well with better edge retention. I have 2 of the SK5 SRK's and I use them exactly the same as the Carbon V.
Giving the handle a curve at the bottom would get in the way of knife grip changes in knife fighting. It would cease to be a good fighting knife. Use a lanyard for chopping. Learn how to set up and use a lanyard properly. Most people do it wrong.
Hehe yeah, that is a risk that comes with taking a shot at their favorite knife 😅 Hopefully (albeit unlikely,) it leads to a new and improved SRK from cold steel, and maybe then they will forgive me 😋😛
Tbh you shouldnt be trying to chop with a smaller knife like this, its not bot what its made for. Its like saying theres a problem with a shovel bc you cant rake the leaves with it. If youre going to chop get a larger heavier knife, a machete, a cleaver, a hatchet etc
In the real world, you "run what you brung". Iast winter I spent a night in a ravine with a dislocated knee. All I had to make a cane with was a Emerson "Horseman" POCKETknife. It chopped...
So not fitting your hand is the big deal breaker? When chopping. 🤔🧐😏 Try holding it properly and don't attack trees with it. It's actual purpose is a tactical stealth knife. Stabbing and slicing flesh.
Ah yeah that’s true, but I don’t really have an issue with that, it handles abuse quite well, I’ve been throwing and beating mine so many times and it doesn’t even hint at breaking 😁
Haha 😂 when you put it like that 😅 I feel like a bit more of a rounded handle would make it a better survival knife overall, but maybe that’s an unrealistic request
You can solve your problem with a small para cord lanyard. I like to use the rescue cord so I have fire starter material if things are bad. I make the lanyard so it goes around my middle finger. You can always make a adjusting lanyard with two overhand knots.
I think if you give the lanyard a try you will be amazed how helpful it can be.
That’s a very good point! I’ll try that next time I’m out with the SRK! 🙏
Or you can buy a real knife like the Buck 650 Nighthawk.
And I don't mean that retarded tops version with the holes in it.
That's EXACTLY what I said! I'm thinking...it doesn't take a lot of imagination; come on, "blade people" need to be creative, or...just use your gun for everything! Lol
What did you think that whole was for at the end??? @@KnifeySurvivalist
I've had a srk for a long time and never had one problem
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I have been using the SRK for decades. He has a valid point regarding slippage, but using tacky gloves will stop it from slipping while chopping and I ALWAYS tie a lanyard to my fixed blade knives, especially my camping knives.
@@charleslennon1 buy an axe.
Does it hav a 90° spine?
that is what the lanyard hole is for,to attach a lanyard.that part of the knife is called the quillon,The choil is the space between the cutting edge and the handle and is part of the actual blade
I know, I realized too late that I was mixing up choil and the fingerguard/quillon.
That is why there is a hole to attach a lanyard to your size preference. The SRK is perfect, and C.S. has been producing it for over 1/4 century.
There is a lanyard hole in the handle. Add a little paracord and it will help with the grip while chopping. It would be interesting to see if Cold Steel comes up with something.
The problema is when you do not have one 😅
The original name of this knife is "Search & Rescue Knife" but the people changed it in "Survival & Rescue Knife". Two things I would change. 1. No falso edge for better tip strengt when prying or batoning. 2. Bring back the AUS8 version with the saber grind instead of the current hollow grind. But you are giving your view so why would I dislike the video? It was just never designer as a chopping knife.
It wasnt made to be a chopper but you can use a lanyard thats what the holes for
to be fair the knife is not build to chop its way to light for that. Cross batoning might be a better way to use it then and thicker wood can be "beaver chewed" with this and you still would need less energy
Fair point! Although it has a decent chop for it’s weight, wouldn’t you say?
@@KnifeySurvivalist absolutly and the handle absorbs shock extremly well
Agreed. Too, btw 😄👍
I've never had issues with this (you can always attached the lanyard). However, my one and only problem with SRK is missing the exposed tang (similar to Fällkniven A1/S1, as example)
That’s a good point! Maybe Cold Steel could fix both of our problems in one change? By extending the tang to a full tang + make it an exposed tang + adding a little curve to the handle (like the Espada XL).
What do you think? 😊
Find a rock
Hahahahaha....LMFAO!
@@KnifeySurvivalist It is a full over molded tang. Use a magnet and you will find that out. The tang goes all the way back to the lanyard hole.
I did a video a while back on the SRK. A lot of people didn’t like it whereas others agreed. It’s look and feel is fabulous and if all one was ever going to do was slice or pierce, great! I absolutely do not like the handle construction, and I stand by that. It is too easy to loosen as far as survival is concerned. Since a great majority of us are not navy seals. It’s going to be used in the bush and out in the field. I don’t even need a knife to be full tang, but I don’t think this is as strong as others that have a rat tail tang. Don’t get me wrong I like it, but there are much stronger options around the same price
I saw that video you made, and I think you had some great points there! Thank you for watching and commenting on this one, I've been following you for quite some time, and I always watch your videos before getting a knife. Just curious, which knives would you say today are better value for money compared to the Cold Steel SRK?
Assuming with full tang?
Its not a rat tail tang.
Most knife guys know what that lanyard hole is for 🤦♂️
I get your point. A lanyard would definitely help, but longer handles are always welcome. For now, I do suggest a two-finger lanyard loop in the 'paracord bracelet' form. In a full grip it helps prevent secure your grip, while in a three finger chopping grip it will also give you something extra to grab onto.
The srk is designed for buds not just survival. I carried this knife for years and never had an issue with it.
I have one, with the fancy steel. Looks like a seriously strong knife from my use so far. I have changed the angle of the blade at the finger guard end to 20 degrees, for stick feathering.
Liked your review. The knife is a search and rescue knife by design, not a survival knife. More suited for knife fighting and basic camp chores. My 2¢ LOL.
Thank you! Yeah, that’s true. But one can always wish… 😁
That knife is marketed towards military like Navy Seals and other units as well as law enforcement- with that said your idea of actually having it for chopping with a curve handle might interfere with changing the grips from a standard position to a reverse position
You want to keep it simple so even in a high stress situation you don't want to dropping the knife when you need it most like somebody's trying to shoot you or stab you and you decide to change grips only to get caught on the part of the handle
Not a problem for me since I don’t chop with my knives, but I would like the tang exposed at the pommel.
It's actually a decent suggestion.. I have one but I mainly carry it for utilitarian tasks at work and concealed for self defense . But they should take your suggestion for a specialized bushcraft edition.
Sorry. Nope. If you don't know what a lanyard hole is for, I can't take you seriously as a knife guy.
My problem with SRK Compact is that it is a bad knife for carving, which is what I mostly do with my knives. Otherwise it is a nice knife.
Add a short lanyard to the handle, insert last two fingers into the yanyard and chop. It secures the knife in your grip quite well. Works for me.
I have an srk and I put a braided lanyard on it to give me more grip on extended grips.
SRK is my favorite production mid-size survival knife by far. Knives shouldn't be used to chop. Cross-batoning is infinitely more effective
Going to try that next time! I’ve only used cross batoning to notch so far, but I will definitely try it to split some wood next time I’m out!
You can simply put a short length of paracord through the lanyard hole to improve retention when chopping.
You can baton the knife into the branch at an angle and then baton it at the apposing angle instead of chopping with it.
Hm, that's an interesting take, I will definitely try that with this one and my other smaller knives 🙂
@@KnifeySurvivalist I have a hatchet that can be used for chopping, batoning and feather sticks. A Ka-Bar Jaroz Chopper that can be used for chopping batoning and feather sticks and a TOPS HOG that can be used for smaller Batoning and things like feather sticks. Smaller knives aren't going to be much for chopping but you can baton them like I said to chop through the branches. A folding Silky saw can be a very useful tool as well. If you are stuck in the wilderness and want to build a strong shelter the saw would be better than chopping with an axe or a knife.
Oh yeah; search around for a stick of firewood every time you want to chop something real quick.. get off the pavement for once my friend.
@@ahhamartin I don't have any lazy friends
Use a Lanyard, then it will not fly out of your hand. I like the SRK, which is why I bought one.
Me too. Ended up with 4 !
@@adods9824 I only have the one. But I do now own 6 Khukuri's from Nepal, of varying sizes ;)
Concerning chopping, I have seen other vids where they attached paracord loop to A knife to aid in chopping? Would that work better for you?
Yes, I think that’s the best way to solve this for now 👍🙏
Just put a short lanyard on it. It’ll give you more to grab at the end.
That's an all-round awesome knife for sure. But one thing that is deterring me from buying it it's actually the sheath. I've read somewhere that it can slowly dull the blade. Any thoughts on that?
I've had mine for about 2,5 years now, and I have not noticed any dulling whatsoever from the sheath, and I used it for plenty of camp stuff and also playing/practicing deployment speed woth it haha, and no dulling from the sheath that I've noticed.
So maybe it's about how one carries it, I carry mine sideways on the front of the belt, sort of appendix carry.
I hope that helps!
Who chokes back on a belt knife without a lanyard?
Only issue I’ve ever had is that the sheath can sometimes contact the blade edge dulling the blade. Just have to be mindful when withdrawing or re-sheathing the knife.
Nice constructive criticism. It was done professionally. Haters always gonna hate
People love the SRK because it's a long knife with a shorter handle. (Thats what makes the SRK what it is!)
Similiar to how when I used a finger grooved Randall "Airman" (#15) and moved my fingers down two grooves when chopping. Also put the Kabar's pommel in my palm. Works much better than it sounds.
YES! 🤗
Thx for the review. As previously stated- use a lanyard. There is a good reason this knife is popular for both defense and survival. Bigger hands require bigger handles. Improvision and creativity are irreplaceable survival characteristics! That and having the will to survive. 👍
Thank you for the kind words, and I agree! 😊
Good quick review, thank you. Have you tried an adjustable lanyard that can tighten around your chopping hand adding both length of reach and control of chop? I just put one on my SRK and it does work well though not as good as other knives I have for that purpose.
Ooh, I like the idea of an adjustable lanyard! I will try it, and I think it will be part of my next video 😋
I think it's great, too. Especially, for it's price point. For chopping, add a Lanyard... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
I actually agree, and having read all the comments here, I will definitely add a lanyard and maybe make a video apologizing for critizing the people's knife 🔪 😅
SRK is search and rescue, not survival! If you want to chop, use a lanyard.
Probably a weight/material/cost/ergonomics decision that doesn't factor in XL hands. They're going for optimization for median/average hands for their end users.
Yes, I'm sure there are a lot of factors weighing in, but they have made quite a few of their other blades with the curve I'm talking about, so maybe it could be possible down the road that they make a variation with that?
That is definitely not a chopping-weight knife. The way to use a small blade like that to fell or section trees in the unfortunate absence of a folding saw is to use it like a chisel with a baton.
Hm, hadn't thought of that! I will definitely try that next time I'm out with the SRK 😊
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Lanyard would do, or wrap the end with tape
Why not just thread some string through the lanyard hole? Seems to solve your problem
See that little hole in the handle? That’s for a lanyard. Use a lanyard and it won’t slip out of your hand when using that chopping action you’ve described.
put a lil lanyard on it or put longer handle, to make it chop better
But my most important question is, does it have a 99° spine???
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the SRK. Although, I get what you're saying, I personally don't have any issues with my SRK for what I use it for. It's not designed to be used as a chopper, so I don't use it as such. I have other knives in my collection that are better suited for that task. 👍However, if you want to use it for chopping, I'd recommend adding a lanyard as other have also mentioned here. ☺Take care and Cheers!
You're
SRK stands for Search and rescue. Not survival. This was caused by sellers saying it is a survival knife. It is not!
Put a lanyard on it and use that to put your wrist through when you want to chop.
You may like the cold steel AK 47 handle
Add AddI short 10cm long paracord (knoted) other lanyards hole. Bend it back over two fingers and under the rest( towards the edge). Never get the same problem again 💫
👍 one my favs for sure but i just put a lanyard on it to grab. Thanks for the vid
Alk you have to do is learn to make a snake knot 550 cord lanyard its what I do on a lot of neck knives and for bigger knives for extended grip for chopping
Valid opinion about the handle, but you could add a lanyard and solv your issue 🤷🏻♂️
What holster is that on the knife?
It’s the original sheath that comes with the knife, but I removed the belt part of it, and added two Velcro straps, so I could carry it horizontally on my belt,
Works for both scout carry and front left side, although it sticks out a little bit
For combat use the cold steel tanto. And for choping a machete
I saw a broken one in SK5 with huge grain which means bad heat treatment. That is probably why it broke so easily. It is a very visually appealing knife to me. I have the laminated version and it is great.
I’m about to buy two of these
Put a lanyard on it to hold it take it off when not needed
I've been rocking Cold Steel's SRK since 1990 with 7 of them in my rotation now and I have to say "Nyet knife is fine"!.
I understand what you are saying and what you want to accomplish. What you need is a heavier knife for chopping chores. Try one of Cold Steels Bowie knives for chopping. After 33 years with the SRK I'm convinced that it is the perfect all around Survival and Combat knife. When I'm out in the woods it's like a extension of my body and always ready for whatever task I have to accomplish.
Me too. That's how I've ended up with 4 of them! 2 old skool carbon v and 2 newer SK5 ... 😄👍🤘🇦🇺
@@adods9824 I love the Carbon V blades because they really perform great. The SK5 performs every bit as well with better edge retention. I have 2 of the SK5 SRK's and I use them exactly the same as the Carbon V.
Excelente comentario..saludos desde Ecuador
Giving the handle a curve at the bottom would get in the way of knife grip changes in knife fighting. It would cease to be a good fighting knife. Use a lanyard for chopping. Learn how to set up and use a lanyard properly. Most people do it wrong.
No Man! A pinky lanyard! That's what you need.
I just got one
i agree add a lanyard
Just use a lanyard for chopping, and I would use at least 8 inch blade for chopping.
.......and a SEAL Team if you got mugged? You'd use what you had with you.
Simple fix: attach a heavy lanyard.
Wow….just wow…..🤦🤦♂️
Gonna piss off the fan boys with this one
Hehe yeah, that is a risk that comes with taking a shot at their favorite knife 😅
Hopefully (albeit unlikely,) it leads to a new and improved SRK from cold steel, and maybe then they will forgive me 😋😛
They put the lanyard hole there for a reason….use it.
Knife has a user problem. Not a knife problem.
I stick with case and k bar, never a problem.
Not a chopper, use lamyard
Nothing wrong with it since it’s like $35
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Why would i chop wood with my knife, i have axe for that
I disagree. I think it's good the way it is. Especially for the price.
Tbh you shouldnt be trying to chop with a smaller knife like this, its not bot what its made for. Its like saying theres a problem with a shovel bc you cant rake the leaves with it. If youre going to chop get a larger heavier knife, a machete, a cleaver, a hatchet etc
In the real world, you "run what you brung". Iast winter I spent a night in a ravine with a dislocated knee. All I had to make a cane with was a Emerson "Horseman" POCKETknife. It chopped...
Not a chopper dude!
@@TK-fd2rj I bought an axe instead!
It's called parachord, bud :)
Mine broke on the second day of batonning wood for a fire... not impressed at all
Oh no! I would not expect that from mine, I’ve used it a lot and not seen a hint of it breaking
Love the design, like the steel, but the handle is shit. Tore mine after one day of use.
Lanyard!
This is clearly a “user” problem…certainly not a knife problem. 🤦🏻
Haha yeah, that could
very well be the case 😅
So not fitting your hand is the big deal breaker?
When chopping.
🤔🧐😏
Try holding it properly and don't attack trees with it.
It's actual purpose is a tactical stealth knife. Stabbing and slicing flesh.
Just use a lanyard.
Lanyard hole right here 😅😅😅
U.S. Navy Seal knife made by the cheapest bidder. Cold Steel.
It’s not full tang either
Ah yeah that’s true, but I don’t really have an issue with that, it handles abuse quite well, I’ve been throwing and beating mine so many times and it doesn’t even hint at breaking 😁
It is ! Has been for over 30 years
Clickbait alert. A knife that isn't ideal for chopping ? What next ? An ax that feels blade heavy ?
Haha 😂 when you put it like that 😅
I feel like a bit more of a rounded handle would make it a better survival knife overall, but maybe that’s an unrealistic request
Better to get a different knife that suits you.
Its a stick tang so weak. Its a cheap survival knife.
dude...for your complaint...buy a hatchet
Buy an axe instead!
Lanyard
🥴
Just no.
It is a piece of overpriced junk.
The biggest problem with cold steel is cold steel, I'll stick with esee fixed blades and spyderco folders
Add a lanyard