The G-10 Espada is actually one of my favorite EDC's. It fits snuggly in my pocket. It deploys lightning fast and, does not attract so much attention as the large polished one (which I also have). In my humble opinion, the Large G-10 Espada is one of the best folding knives ever made! Great video btw...
Yeah for carry and defense the G10 Aus10a blade version is the best , I personally call it the Combat The Aluminum with fancy G10 is a work of art and it is very functional and the only problem is you will not want to use it like the all G10 scale and the G10 version is slimmer in the pocket, But the S35VN steel is not a joke and will out cut the Aus10a all day. But the G10 Combat is a better EDC also for me. 👍 Wise I could have got the CTS HXP steel model. 😊
FYI, the Espada, is based on a Spanish Fighting knife called the Navaja. Witch was very popular in Span back in the 1800's. Lynn Thompson designed the Espada after said Navaja, to be a fighting knife. I have the XL version with the 7.5 inch blade, it is a monster. Biggest pocket knife in my collection.
I love the G10 espada large. It is in my opinion the best knife I’ve ever owned. I’ve carried it for at least 7 years everyday. Only now do I not carry it as much because it hard to replace if something happens. Mine is the tan Xhp model. The espada is modeled after the Spanish Navaja. It was a traditional fighting knife. It was after the no sword laws so the Spanish made huge folders. What makes coldsteel so great in my opinion, Lynn Thomson is a real martial artist he trains and surrounds himself with the best martial artist in the world. So he designed his knives for real world use. Many knife makers claim their knives are for self-defense but have no idea how to really use a knife. The one knife designed from the ground up for knife fighting is the vaquero xl serrated. That knife can stab or slash equally well. Just a few things I’ve learned over the years. I found out because I study Filipino martial arts and Lynn is deeply involved in that.
These are the reasons I'm a Cold Steel fan lol👍🔪🗡️! I love the fact that I can use some of these knives for work, so I get to carry multiple badass knives every day.
I had a difficult choice between those two. I already had the Tanto, and Drop Point XL Voyager, so I went with the Espada. I could not justify getting the Voyager Clip point unless I was a dedicated collector.
I’ve got the XL Espada. HUGE!!! LOL! I usually carry the Voyager XL clip point. I tried carrying the XL Espada for a week. I only made it 4 days. I couldn’t deal with size and weight. I need to get this smaller model and see if I like it as much as the Voyager. I occasionally carry the new Talwar. But I keep going back to my Voyager.
@@carlostovar8585 I carry the clip point model. It’s a nice all around cutter for what I do at work. I like the Talwar but it doesn’t ride as well in my pocket as the Voyager XL does. I’ve got the plain Vaquero version. It’s a good all around cutter too. But I’ve had issues with the blade shape on some tasks, so back to the clip point I went. I’m going to get the new drop point Voyager XL and see how I like it versus the clip point. I imagine it will be as utilitarian.
That handle length on the Espada XL was just too much for me. I understand it has to be that long for the coverage of the blade, but I went with the large, and a Magnum Tanto 7.5 in fixed blade.
Don't you just love carrying a huge knife for work 😂? One of my edc is an SR 1 lite Tanto, but I just got a XL Vaquero serrated edge a few days ago so I'm trying it out. Two big ass knives for work is pretty awesome lo. What do you use it for if you don't mind me asking?l
Large Espada G10 is a knife that really make the Espada knife series usable without worry because the XL Espada is too l big for EDC and the premium Espada's Large & Extra Large will have you too concerned with scratches, so the Large Espada G10 take care of those problems ⚔️ , plus the AUS10A steel hold a very good edge and is better then the older Espada knives made with AUS8a steel ⚔️ this G10 Espada knife is a win win for those who like true multi use Mega Folders. ⚖️📸⚖️
I got the xl g10 version so I could use it and not worry about scratching it or fingerprints etc. But I do plan on getting the pretty one probably in the 5.5 inch blade. Just to hold and look at fondle....well that got weird quick.
Get the XL s35vn one, it's more solid than the Aus10 one, has an insane CLACK to it and is super rigid... But I only really play with my aus10 one to keep it unscratched :P
@@EverDayBest if I were in Bill Gates territory as far as wealth id have all of them...but I'm poor working stiff and usually have to go the cheap route. But yeah id love s35vn
That was a difficult choice to be sure. Finally I settled on the Espada for two reasons: The price (got the Espada for $92 at SMKW), and the overall robustness of the Espada over the Talwar. If I were a dedicated collector, I would absolutely get the large Talwar also.
My original Large Espada that I got probably 3-4 years ago does not have that pin rattle at all; it stays completely solid and flush no matter where the blade is. My XL is the same, no problems like that. I think you got one with a manufacturing error. You should have had it replaced if it came like that.
5:53 Falchions and langmessers often have a pretty similar blade shape. Especially at the point. I still believe Cold Steel just used the term "espada" because of the length.
Don't worry GSM well screw this up. It's a nice knife but no warranty no sharpening service no parts available and incompetent customer service. This Brands is destined to fail
@@josephmac2386 They haven't changed anything about their warranties and you can still ship them any cold steel knife for 10bucks shipping and they will sharpen. Lynn wasn't fired, he sold the company. I'm not a GSM fan by any means but idk wtf you are talking about.
The G-10 Espada is actually one of my favorite EDC's. It fits snuggly in my pocket. It deploys lightning fast and, does not attract so much attention as the large polished one (which I also have). In my humble opinion, the Large G-10 Espada is one of the best folding knives ever made! Great video btw...
which one do you like more the spartan or the espada
@@akanesoratobu8889 the Espada
Yeah for carry and defense the G10 Aus10a blade version is the best , I personally call it the Combat
The Aluminum with fancy G10 is a work of art and it is very functional and the only problem is you will not want to use it like the all G10 scale and the G10 version is slimmer in the pocket,
But the S35VN steel is not a joke and will out cut the Aus10a all day.
But the G10 Combat is a better EDC also for me. 👍
Wise I could have got the CTS HXP steel model. 😊
FYI, the Espada, is based on a Spanish Fighting knife called the Navaja. Witch was very popular in Span back in the 1800's. Lynn Thompson designed the Espada after said Navaja, to be a fighting knife. I have the XL version with the 7.5 inch blade, it is a monster. Biggest pocket knife in my collection.
Good to knowb
I love the G10 espada large. It is in my opinion the best knife I’ve ever owned. I’ve carried it for at least 7 years everyday. Only now do I not carry it as much because it hard to replace if something happens. Mine is the tan Xhp model.
The espada is modeled after the Spanish Navaja. It was a traditional fighting knife. It was after the no sword laws so the Spanish made huge folders.
What makes coldsteel so great in my opinion, Lynn Thomson is a real martial artist he trains and surrounds himself with the best martial artist in the world. So he designed his knives for real world use.
Many knife makers claim their knives are for self-defense but have no idea how to really use a knife.
The one knife designed from the ground up for knife fighting is the vaquero xl serrated. That knife can stab or slash equally well.
Just a few things I’ve learned over the years. I found out because I study Filipino martial arts and Lynn is deeply involved in that.
These are the reasons I'm a Cold Steel fan lol👍🔪🗡️! I love the fact that I can use some of these knives for work, so I get to carry multiple badass knives every day.
I like collecting knives
Love it! This and the XL Clip Point Voyager really idealize the pocket Bowie category.
I had a difficult choice between those two. I already had the Tanto, and Drop Point XL Voyager, so I went with the Espada. I could not justify getting the Voyager Clip point unless I was a dedicated collector.
Yep, which is why I bought that one first. Then bought the Espada XL with G10 handle scales :)
I’ve got the XL Espada. HUGE!!! LOL! I usually carry the Voyager XL clip point. I tried carrying the XL Espada for a week. I only made it 4 days. I couldn’t deal with size and weight. I need to get this smaller model and see if I like it as much as the Voyager. I occasionally carry the new Talwar. But I keep going back to my Voyager.
Haha yeah that XL is huge
I also keep going back to the voyager XL. (Vaquero serrated) even that at first I didn’t like the looks of the vaquero.
@@carlostovar8585 I carry the clip point model. It’s a nice all around cutter for what I do at work. I like the Talwar but it doesn’t ride as well in my pocket as the Voyager XL does. I’ve got the plain Vaquero version. It’s a good all around cutter too. But I’ve had issues with the blade shape on some tasks, so back to the clip point I went. I’m going to get the new drop point Voyager XL and see how I like it versus the clip point. I imagine it will be as utilitarian.
That handle length on the Espada XL was just too much for me. I understand it has to be that long for the coverage of the blade, but I went with the large, and a Magnum Tanto 7.5 in fixed blade.
Don't you just love carrying a huge knife for work 😂? One of my edc is an SR 1 lite Tanto, but I just got a XL Vaquero serrated edge a few days ago so I'm trying it out. Two big ass knives for work is pretty awesome lo.
What do you use it for if you don't mind me asking?l
if i were to get an espada id get a g10 handle without the chrome finish, not into scratches.
Smart!
I like this COLD STEEL large size Espresso, but I am not sure how I feel about the stone-wash blade.
I like the XL like everyone does but the large Espada allows for daily carry. And its pretty big bigger than most for defense - strong and awesome
Large Espada G10 is a knife that really make the Espada knife series usable without worry because the XL Espada is too l big for EDC and the premium Espada's Large & Extra Large will have you too concerned with scratches, so the
Large Espada G10 take care of those problems ⚔️ , plus the AUS10A steel hold a very good edge and is better then the older Espada knives made with AUS8a steel ⚔️ this G10 Espada knife is a win win for those who like true multi use Mega Folders. ⚖️📸⚖️
Good point 👍
I’m 6ft tall atleast I don’t think the Xl should be a problem too carry in my pocket
Ah, you bought the Baby :) It does have short liners on either side of the thumb button.
I got the xl g10 version so I could use it and not worry about scratching it or fingerprints etc. But I do plan on getting the pretty one probably in the 5.5 inch blade. Just to hold and look at fondle....well that got weird quick.
Get the XL s35vn one, it's more solid than the Aus10 one, has an insane CLACK to it and is super rigid... But I only really play with my aus10 one to keep it unscratched :P
@@EverDayBest if I were in Bill Gates territory as far as wealth id have all of them...but I'm poor working stiff and usually have to go the cheap route. But yeah id love s35vn
I'd like to see a comparison between the Espada and the Talwar 5.5".
That was a difficult choice to be sure. Finally I settled on the Espada for two reasons: The price (got the Espada for $92 at SMKW), and the overall robustness of the Espada over the Talwar. If I were a dedicated collector, I would absolutely get the large Talwar also.
I like this one better a lot cheaper and like the g10 grippy but not to much grippy
My original Large Espada that I got probably 3-4 years ago does not have that pin rattle at all; it stays completely solid and flush no matter where the blade is. My XL is the same, no problems like that. I think you got one with a manufacturing error. You should have had it replaced if it came like that.
Nope, the newer version rattle a bit, it’s the ball(s) from the lock i think. It’s no problem, thank god!
IMHO this is a sub hilt model. If it ever gets stuck in bone or something the sub hilt will pull it out faster.
5:53 Falchions and langmessers often have a pretty similar blade shape. Especially at the point. I still believe Cold Steel just used the term "espada" because of the length.
It's inspired by the Spanish navaja. Espada is spanish for sword and navajas were large knives carried when swords were outlawed in Spain.
@@kellykeegan2608 True. I've googled the navaja now. Looks pretty similar indeed. Thanks for the info.
@@Eichhoernchenschreck You aren't wrong tho! It's definitely a pocket sword haha
I noticed blade hq calls it trailing point and cold steel calls it clip point
Modeled after a Spainish sword
Don't worry GSM well screw this up. It's a nice knife but no warranty no sharpening service no parts available and incompetent customer service. This Brands is destined to fail
Did cold steel ever offer any of that?
@@kellykeegan2608 absolutely they had excellent customer service. When GSM took over they fired everybody working for them them as in Lynn Thompson
@@josephmac2386 They haven't changed anything about their warranties and you can still ship them any cold steel knife for 10bucks shipping and they will sharpen. Lynn wasn't fired, he sold the company. I'm not a GSM fan by any means but idk wtf you are talking about.