What a great deal for a solid knife. A lot more TH-cam channels should review this knife as it is a knife every person can afford and it will get the job done. Thanks Bryan!
Definatly a great knife if your looking for a Mora price and quality but in a more traditional grind. Would be great at food prep as well as camp chores. Never had a Cold Steel knife that wasn't razor sharp out of the box. Thanks for the look see and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.
I'm not one that says you should put Koma up. But I have seen him in the zone to possibly be hit by a bad throw a few times over the years. Dogs are a great companion for sure. Love your content sir.
Been using a Pendleton Lite in my EDC rotation for the past decade or so and for the price point I have no complaints. The nylon sheath is definitely more comfortable for pocket carry and despite the fact that it's got a substantial handle it fits great in a front pocket and naturally rests in an easily accessible position.
Great knife. I bought several years ago. I had to add a 90 degree spine. Then I learned that edge retention was an issue. For a camp knife it is great. Bushcraft or cardboard cutter? - Nope. I just pulled one out. What a comfortable little knife! Thanks for revisiting!!
I've been very impressed by all the Taiwan and US made knives I've bought from cold steel, the chi-comm knives are not as impressive. Thanks for doing the science your method is immaculate! Lol
I have the Pendleton Lite and the Mini. They're great for light work and urban edc, but I go back to my Condors (Hudson Bay, Kephart and both Bushlores) for real work.
further proof that a well made knife does not need to have full tang to perform well, and not having that type of construction actually has its benefits. Between the weight ,comfort of handle, ease of maintenance, and price make this thing a winner. I defy anyone to make this knife fail under normal use. I don't pay big money for 0.4116 steel, but at this price, its a fine material, and its gonna be quite stainless and very easy to sharpen, making this an ideal first knife for youngsters. I just love Cold Steel, and as long as they can continue to produce the knives that are true to the line while Lynn was in charge, Ill keep buying them!
I bought one, and it came dull, and I've never been able to get a good edge on it. Great looking knife tho, and I like the way it's made, a shame I cannot use it. I got mine around 8 or 10 years ago maybe.
Get a Pendleton hunter lite, Mora companion, SAK with a saw, a functional cheaper Leatherman, like the bolster. A Cold Steel Bushman, Cold Steel machete of some sort as well their Spetz Naz shovel. And a Silky folding saw. Toss in an SRK, and a Mora 511. You would be golden with some sort of axe! 350 or less. God bless you and great video!!!
Nice review! I may have to get one! Kuma/Cuma? He’s out there to learn too lol.. The channel wouldn’t be the same without him on patrol, scouting things out!
Hey Brain, love you show, would like to give you a heads up on a really cool wallmart knife, I don't know the name but both times I purchased one, they were up on the sports counter they are a small fixed blade with a rubber type handle, an a plastic sheath that has a clip run less than 6 bucks. It makes a great edc knife. An as a handy man I use it all day long. It will really surprise for the cost. I love mine, an will make a great demonstration on your high tech rational measure device! P.S. they are all black!
I have my Ozark Trails survival knife and one day I asked hubs to grab me a .99 cent’r so I could cut fiberglas w/it. He bought some blade I couldn’t figure out quickly so I ended up using my OT to cut it one time. Mistake!!! Dulled that sucker faster than….well I can’t think up one. You finish that sentence.
@@CiaofCleburne most knives have a type of steel alloy stamped into the blade. The cheapest knives have steel like "440" or no type just "stainless steel". More expensive knives have a better stronger and harder alloy (at least "440c" or better) that is properly heat treated. Also the blade shape and edge geometry is better. These things make the better knives hold an edge longer.
How far does the tang on this go Brian? That is incredible for $14! Usually my knife for this price point is a Mora Robust, but this looks even better! Thanks for showing this to us!
Check out the Marttiini MFT. (Yes that's how you spell it). Full tang, great fit and finish, made in Finland, nice leather dangler sheath, G10 handles. I paid $30 on Amazon 5 months ago. It's now $44. All the good knives have jumped in price.
best budget knife l pick up are the bps knifes bs2fts and bs1fts made in Ukraine got of amazon for around $35 the price are about the same as mora were i live but you get full tang and leather sheath knifes came razer sharp out of the box so far they are great knifes for what you get for the money
I have a number of bps knives, couple bs1fts's, bs2fts, hk1, bs3fts. Good budget blades, but, they have gone up considerably in past year or so. They use to be a great bargain, now they are fair bargain, but still a good knife for sure.
It is a perfect, comfortable, small, light, general purpose "camp knife". NOT bushcraft or cardboard knife. It was a "Field and Stream" knife of the year for a reason. However, edge retention is an issue! You must strop on a routine basis. The Mora is the better choice for the steel, bushcraft and Scandi grind if that matters to you.
One of my Mentors suggested, multiple decades ago, that you never start with an expensive knife until you determine if you’re one that is prone to lose them. If not, then upgrade. So, I now have multiple antiques. This knife would be a nice starter knife for a young person. I’m not impressed with the sheath though.
I love canoeing, kayaking, boating, I've done marina work and I bought a $30 cellphone for when it inevitably falls overboard. I like cheap knives and sunglasses because I like to keep them in my work bag, day hike bag, travel bag, camping pack, fishing gear, bike saddle bags, etc. Never know when you'll want a second knife or sunglasses! I carry my favorites, but spares are so nice to have!
Baton'ing is very impressive, but a truly worst case scenario use. I'm just happy that this is such a bargain that spares can be stashed almost everywhere.
Sorry to say, many knife companies CS/warranties stink. Over the years,I have had zero feedback from a handful of major brands. On flip side, Kershaw has been the absolute best in this regardless of the price, from budget to their premium models, Spyderco, buck, Benchmade have also been very good.
What a great deal for a solid knife. A lot more TH-cam channels should review this knife as it is a knife every person can afford and it will get the job done. Thanks Bryan!
Definatly a great knife if your looking for a Mora price and quality but in a more traditional grind. Would be great at food prep as well as camp chores. Never had a Cold Steel knife that wasn't razor sharp out of the box. Thanks for the look see and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.
I own this exact knife and have skinned two deer , an elk and used it ranching and I absolutely love this knife
I've found that you can never go wrong with anything cold steel.
Greetings from Poland ,Bryan.
Great video Brian, I've had that lil knife for years & I absolutely love it.
I literally just watched your old review I ordered this and am waiting on the Canadian belt knife for twenty bucks can't be beat
A real Underrated budget knife.
Thanks for your great videos.
So much yes! I have six of these. One for each of my family members as part of a survival kit, and another user so I can enjoy it!
I'm not one that says you should put Koma up. But I have seen him in the zone to possibly be hit by a bad throw a few times over the years. Dogs are a great companion for sure. Love your content sir.
Been using a Pendleton Lite in my EDC rotation for the past decade or so and for the price point I have no complaints. The nylon sheath is definitely more comfortable for pocket carry and despite the fact that it's got a substantial handle it fits great in a front pocket and naturally rests in an easily accessible position.
Yep, It's a good little knife
Great knife. I bought several years ago. I had to add a 90 degree spine. Then I learned that edge retention was an issue. For a camp knife it is great. Bushcraft or cardboard cutter? - Nope. I just pulled one out. What a comfortable little knife! Thanks for revisiting!!
I've been very impressed by all the Taiwan and US made knives I've bought from cold steel, the chi-comm knives are not as impressive. Thanks for doing the science your method is immaculate! Lol
I like that knife, very simple and functional!
Good looking knife at my kinda price point. And your scientific methodology gives us plenty of information for making informed purchasing decisions.
this knife is one of the best in the budget category, I love it.
I have the Pendleton Lite and the Mini. They're great for light work and urban edc, but I go back to my Condors (Hudson Bay, Kephart and both Bushlores) for real work.
further proof that a well made knife does not need to have full tang to perform well, and not having that type of construction actually has its benefits. Between the weight ,comfort of handle, ease of maintenance, and price make this thing a winner. I defy anyone to make this knife fail under normal use. I don't pay big money for 0.4116 steel, but at this price, its a fine material, and its gonna be quite stainless and very easy to sharpen, making this an ideal first knife for youngsters. I just love Cold Steel, and as long as they can continue to produce the knives that are true to the line while Lynn was in charge, Ill keep buying them!
The closest thing I have to this, is my cold steel fin bear. That’s a nice general purpose knife.
I bought one, and it came dull, and I've never been able to get a good edge on it.
Great looking knife tho, and I like the way it's made, a shame I cannot use it.
I got mine around 8 or 10 years ago maybe.
Good review , Best entry point knife for begainer
Get a Pendleton hunter lite, Mora companion, SAK with a saw, a functional cheaper Leatherman, like the bolster. A Cold Steel Bushman, Cold Steel machete of some sort as well their Spetz Naz shovel. And a Silky folding saw. Toss in an SRK, and a Mora 511. You would be golden with some sort of axe!
350 or less.
God bless you and great video!!!
All righty then.
Such a great knife
Very nice. Looks like it could be a great addition to my tackle box.
I love that you wear a Council Tool hat while testing a Cold Steel knife.
It was the handiest one I could grab.
Very nice, thanks Bryan.
Thanks for watching!
I like cold steel blades my bushman goes everywhere with me
Looks great but I don't know if the blade is full Tang?
Nice review! I may have to get one! Kuma/Cuma? He’s out there to learn too lol.. The channel wouldn’t be the same without him on patrol, scouting things out!
Hey Brain, love you show, would like to give you a heads up on a really cool wallmart knife, I don't know the name but both times I purchased one, they were up on the sports counter they are a small fixed blade with a rubber type handle, an a plastic sheath that has a clip run less than 6 bucks. It makes a great edc knife. An as a handy man I use it all day long. It will really surprise for the cost. I love mine, an will make a great demonstration on your high tech rational measure device! P.S. they are all black!
Missed your "by golly"s and folksy style so resubscribed. Hope you stick mainly to knives.
Now that makes good CommonCents !
I have my Ozark Trails survival knife and one day I asked hubs to grab me a .99 cent’r so I could cut fiberglas w/it. He bought some blade I couldn’t figure out quickly so I ended up using my OT to cut it one time. Mistake!!! Dulled that sucker faster than….well I can’t think up one. You finish that sentence.
Not surprising. Ozark Trail is cheap chinese steel.
@@benredding7080 Chinese steel? What does that mean…like it’s an alloy or a particular mix of alloys that don’t mesh well?
@@CiaofCleburne most knives have a type of steel alloy stamped into the blade. The cheapest knives have steel like "440" or no type just "stainless steel". More expensive knives have a better stronger and harder alloy (at least "440c" or better) that is properly heat treated. Also the blade shape and edge geometry is better. These things make the better knives hold an edge longer.
looks like a good knife for the price
How far does the tang on this go Brian? That is incredible for $14! Usually my knife for this price point is a Mora Robust, but this looks even better! Thanks for showing this to us!
Check out the Marttiini MFT. (Yes that's how you spell it). Full tang, great fit and finish, made in Finland, nice leather dangler sheath, G10 handles. I paid $30 on Amazon 5 months ago. It's now $44. All the good knives have jumped in price.
I own 2 of those. The PRC blade steel chipped on both. No abuse!
I wish they would have used their INOX steel.
Nice knife :)
best budget knife l pick up are the bps knifes bs2fts and bs1fts made in Ukraine got of amazon for around $35 the price are about the same as mora were i live but you get full tang and leather sheath knifes came razer sharp out of the box so far they are great knifes for what you get for the money
I have a number of bps knives, couple bs1fts's, bs2fts, hk1, bs3fts. Good budget blades, but, they have gone up considerably in past year or so. They use to be a great bargain, now they are fair bargain, but still a good knife for sure.
When you don’t know what kind of wood just call it tree wood.🖖🏻🇺🇸
What's the model number? The one on Amazon looks a bit shorter.
I don't know. There is a mini too
Mr B, which would you choose vs a Mora???
It is a perfect, comfortable, small, light, general purpose "camp knife". NOT bushcraft or cardboard knife. It was a "Field and Stream" knife of the year for a reason. However, edge retention is an issue! You must strop on a routine basis. The Mora is the better choice for the steel, bushcraft and Scandi grind if that matters to you.
I'm curious how far the tang goes into the handle - is it comparable to a Mora in that regard?
Tang doesn't matter. Quit swallowing the hype.
How much is the original mora knife ?
Depends
One of my Mentors suggested, multiple decades ago, that you never start with an expensive knife until you determine if you’re one that is prone to lose them. If not, then upgrade. So, I now have multiple antiques.
This knife would be a nice starter knife for a young person. I’m not impressed with the sheath though.
I love canoeing, kayaking, boating, I've done marina work and I bought a $30 cellphone for when it inevitably falls overboard. I like cheap knives and sunglasses because I like to keep them in my work bag, day hike bag, travel bag, camping pack, fishing gear, bike saddle bags, etc. Never know when you'll want a second knife or sunglasses! I carry my favorites, but spares are so nice to have!
LETS GO BRANDON!!!
Baton'ing is very impressive, but a truly worst case scenario use. I'm just happy that this is such a bargain that spares can be stashed almost everywhere.
Worse case scenario? Man my whole life has been a worse case scenario......
Just wish it was a true scandi grind
Kopia Mory 😁
😂 he's gonna break the handle throwing it but nice little knife
I've only broken 1 or 2 knives by throwing them in almost 9 years
Good value, but looks like it's a crap edge angle for feather sticks !
Think you meant cryo quech not crypto..😂😂
Indeed
The sheath is terrible
Use it to defend against the woke
Earplugs work better.
Are you conservative.
I'm American
Love your videos but Cold Steel knives suck. They don't honor their warranties.
Have used Cold Steel for 23 years
Have bought about 25 of them
Never had a bad one or needed a warranty return/fix/repair
Pocket clip broke. Says lifetime warranty. Called and said it was a gift to which they said no warrenty.
Yep. Cold Steel has some good products like their spetznaz shovel, some knives, but their warranty and customer service sucks badly.
Sorry to say, many knife companies CS/warranties stink. Over the years,I have had zero feedback from a handful of major brands. On flip side, Kershaw has been the absolute best in this regardless of the price, from budget to their premium models, Spyderco, buck, Benchmade have also been very good.