New Design & Price! Cold Steel SRK (SK-5 Steel Version)
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Apparently the price as jacked to $69 on amazon since last night. I would wait a few days and check back. Sometimes that happens, Bladehq does having right now for $41.
that doesn't surprise me.
Brendan Kelley im sure you can. I sharpen all my knifes on it.
might have to ask the wife if we can drive to BladeHQ :)
was going to drive to blade HQ about 90 min drive but they used to be open on Saturday's but their site now says Mon through Friday. I tried to call message said call back on Monday
Yeah thats no problem at all. I've used the Worksharp on a number of knives with no issues.
Of all your videos, what separates you from all the other channels is your knife reviews. Always informative, detailed, and a joy to watch.
Austyn Wright thanks my friend
Austyn Wright - Totally agree. These are easy to watch. No drama, just good demos, good facts and a reasonable and honest opinion.
I've had my SRK for about 7 yrs. it's my all time favorite knife. I call Her Ravens Claw🔪 lol
Still relevant after five years, I was about to buy an OKC SP-2 for $35 when I happened across your video . I cancelled the order for the OKC and got this knife you just reviewed and the compact. I saw your review of the compact version and it was enlightening and I will remember where the compacts "differences" are and what to expect. Thanks for the information. I found both knives on sale at Amazon, SRK at 50% off, the SRK compact at 23% off. Really happy with the knives and getting both for under $80 was really great. Thanks for the link.
They're on sale again if you're looking to get a backup! I just got my first compact version. I had no idea I'd like it even more than the standard SRK!
Great video. I always come to this channel when I want a good, no BS review of something I'm interested in. Really one of the best channels of its kind. Ive been loooking into this knife for a while & I finaly just bought one on Amazon after watching this. Thanks for all the great info.
I have the VG-1 SRK and I love it. The $45 SK-5 version makes it a great gift item.
That SK-5 steel from Cold Steel seems like a decent steel, and for $40, it sounds like a steal!
A cold steal! 😬
Aaron thanks for another great review. The Carbon V is just about impossible to obtain & the other materials never really caught my eye especially all that wasted space (ricasso) near the finger guard. Now this new design I will have to pull the trigger on & the new hollow grind I do not mind. Take care & thanks again. - Marco
Thanks for the review. I was late to the SRK party, just got mine this year. It's VG1 and has been awesome. I wanted something stainless, a different option for when the BK16 that I love so much would get hammered with rust. This new SK5 version looks fine and you can't beat the price but for me the stainless steel was a big part of the draw.
Will Allan totally understand
This knife is often described as a full tang and even Cold Steel claims it as so. However, some sellers say this is only 80% tang. I think what the sellers mean by that is although the tang goes all the way back to the end of the handle, the width is only 80% of the stock material. I think Cold Steel made this on purpose for tactical reasons. When I put the SRK on a flat surface, the tip immediately falls on the surface. That is an indication that the SRK is a good thrower.
Thank you for the review! Is the rubber guard strong enough and won't it collapse with time?
Did some research on sk5 and everything i read said its a very hard steel prone to chipping and hard to sharpen in the field
Been wanting one of these for like 10 years, now it's a no brainer!
Aaron, dont know if you'll see this comment on an old video, but I wanted to share this. I just got a Cold Steel SRK sk5, with the 20 mins I have had it very impressed. I've said it before, but a lot of the knives I have were knives you reviewed and I value the way you review. So, I have have kind of kept Cold Steel off to thr side, not American made, just a preference, and frankly have not been impressed by some of the really really budget stuff I've seen, that being said tried Recon1 folder last year, gave it chance American made steel, a compromise and it's not made in china, might have have watched your video on that one, which led to AD10, and SR1, really like that triad lock, so the point just got SRK, $40, really liking it, very comparable to Tops Mohawk Hunter, one of my favorite go where I go knives. Both have that slender profile, light weight, multi use. SRK is well machined, very even good grinds, fantastic edge out the box, very impressed, I have much more expensive knives that didnt come out of the box as well as this budget friendly one. I might just have to buy another 1, lol. A lot like Gerber strongarm purpose and use, but gives a little more length, maybe less durable, but definitely got a spot for it. At any rate, Cold Steel might have a new user, in good part because of your reviews. You can tell them I said that.
I really like mine as well. Over a year later and still under $45 shipped. Not a great chopper to say the least. But that's as much a function of its length and weight as anything. I have bigger and better choppers. I have better hunting knives. But this SRK is pretty hard to beat as a camp knife or just a belt knife for the desert. The size for me is about perfect. And after stropping a bit, wow is it sharp
I have the VG-1 Japan version! It's a tank! The price doubled or trippled on the VG-1! This SK-5 is around $37 to $45 as of 2021! I got the SK-5. It seems very nice!
$35 consistently on amazon as of late!
I'm almost sold on this, my only concern is the sheath. I've heard it dulls the knife, is that true?
When you draw the knife, like with leather , pull the knife by pulling the spine against the sheath. Oldest trick in the book! Was told this as a young boy. In case you cut through leather sheaths. The securex sheaths will dull it slightly depending how tight the sheath is. If you have a LED lamp it will show minute flat spots. But a working edge does not need to be shaving sharp. I give mine a concave edge and it lasts ages. Get a piece of semi hard foam (kneeling pad) and some wet and dry, and press the edge down on the foam, you will see the shape it gives you. I have had mine a long time, served in navy and army with it. Brilliant knife!
Resharpen it...
I have the Recon Tanto. It was my second fixed blade knife, and the first higher priced, good quality knife to date even tho' mine was actually a factory second. And I assure you, the flaw is imperceptible and it came hair shaving sharp. I was ecstatic.
I just took the knife out (Checking my gear) 2 nights ago and the handle felt great, like I had never owned/held one before, which is prompting me to buy another. Except I am leaning towards the SRK because as the name implies the Recon Tanto feels more like a tactical or defensive knife, so I always grab other blades for mundane tasks.
Since my it was a gift from my mother who passed away, I sort of just like having it as a keepsake, but it's a shame not to use such a cool knife.
Let me suggest Smoky Mountain Knife Works as another source.
@Gideonstactical I have 2 questions. How does the SK5 steel compare to the AUS8 version? And I noticed when cold steel switched from the AUS8, they thinned the tip out. How is the tip compared to the AUS8 version?
Sk5 will not be as rust resistant. But in my opinion sk5 is more suitable for the Outdoorsman.
@@LXT43
It makes complete sense. It's just an opinion, and it happens to be shared by many Outdoorsman.
Awesome video as always! Do you know where the SK-5 steel is made?
Checked all the old models on your channel, and they are all the same. Going back to SK5, VG1, AUS8 BACK TO SK5. Only one that is different is the new 3V version which is the only flat ground blade. All hane a sabre grind. Which means, the blade stock stays flat untill the first grind. It can have a high sabre grind or a lower sabre grind.
I don't know who sharpened mine but it has a beautiful grind like my trail master. It cuts like it. The sweep of the edge is perfect. The reason its a perfect search and rescue knife. If you were in a hostage, or rescue scenario, you would not scare the shit out of themwhen you pulled this out. Compared to something like a combat bowie or a dagger. But still a good knife for soldiering. I have my old model from years ago, but that is locked away with the rest of my kit. I bought this as a edc. Prefare fixed blade, next choice is cs folder triad lock.thinking of buying another for the fun of it! Mad hey!
I got this knife for $38 despite this inflationary environment. I suspect it's the due to the sale to GSM. I decided to return it, because I also bought the Recon Tanto, which seems more useful. If you can't find one for a decent price, I'll sell you my brand new one. If you think I should keep it, despite owning thee Recon Tanto in SK-5, I'd love to hear why.
i own the srk in cpm3v great blade great vid!
*gidonstactical* » If you had your choice between the SK5 knife and the Carbon V knife, which would you take in their original configurations? Also, how do you like the Recon Tanto? It was an arduous decision on my part, but I chose the Recon Tanto. If I'd known about the hollow grind, I would have gone with the Tanto immediately without a second thought. The VG1 tanto may have started out with a sharper blade, but it's not as tough as the SK1. I believe the VG1 model had the saber grind, which may have added strength, but it wasn't as strong in freezing temperatures. You would have needed the San Mai 420 panels, but San Mai was expensive. The AUS8A was practical, and a bargain, but edge retention wasn't near SK5 carbon.
Hey mate! I’m looking for a fixed blade for general camping. I already use a hatchet so chopping isn’t necessary, but I want something for finer wood processing and general camping/fishing use. I’ve narrowed down to this or the Gerber Strongarm (both the same price here in Australia). Which would you recommend?
So do you recomended that knife (for bushcraft) more than Schrade SCHF42 (with or without recurve?), at this price size?
The sk5 is a piece of junk.the tip broke off when I stabbed it into wood.about a inch of the tip broke off way to easy.from what I been hearing it a pretty common occurence on this knife.i have replaced it with the Gerber strongarm and I am very impressed with it so far.i wasn't a big fan of Gerber but this knife has been through a lot and still going strong.
SK-5 is basically a Japanese version of 1080 high carbon steel. It's very delicate to heat temper, even the littlest of mistake will ruin it.
Felix Zaragoza well in that case cold steel freakin nailed it!!!
Just picked up one in a combo set with a cold steel trail boss from Midway USA for 50 bucks.
thanks for the review. question, so within almost 2 weeks of this video the price went up to $70?? :(
Very nice” almost bought one a few years back, now I’m going to get one..
Put a enclosed G10 handles on mine. G10 cost me £8.00 big pieces, i don't know why CS don't make a full tang version with micarta or G10
Looks like it's no longer available on Amazon. Your link won't lead to any but the higher end steel versions at Amazon, and a search of Amazon for SK-5 version fails to find it.
Got one that knife is bad to the bone. Worth every cent.
Probablement le meilleur couteau fixe au monde ! La version sk5 est la plus judicieuse car facile de retrouver un tranchant sur terrain
Petit point négatif sur les nouveaux le finger choil à disparu 🙁
Any issues batoning with it as hollow grinds have a habit of catching
grilin18 no problem as you saw in the video. It is a mild grind so it works well
Just ordered this for $35 on amazon. Really enjoy your channel.
Hmm, now its gone completely from Amazon....not sure whats up with that! But I just grabbed mine on Blade HQ.
SK5 is awesome steel....dang good deal awesome camp knife. Yeah the VG1 is insanely hard to get a fine edge but once ya do its there to stay as long as you keep it stropped. Thats the thing that I dont like about my Strongarm, the edge is way to thick behind the shoulders, matter of fact I'm gonna get a WorkSharp cause I'm sick of dealing with that issue.
Grats on 100k+ subs brother! Rock on!
Great video! Thank you for your time and effort.
Does it throw sparks well with a firesteel?
schf36 has been a mad workhorse....thanks for clarity on this possible add on...
I just bought one from Optics Planet for 42.89. Thanks for the review.
Good Job Gideon with another nice review on a Super Duper knife (i prefer the 3V version but i am happy they got this out at LESS THAN ALF OF THE PRICE...).
Did you experienced the handle coming loose after some use?
Why don't they do up a 1095 version?
The description at bladehq says it is flat ground. Which is it?
I'm tempted - how does it do with striking a ferro rod?
any issues with the edge while chopping?
I'm debating between this SRK and or the strongarm? It would be used as a hiking/camping knife. Which one would you suggest?
Both are great , the Gerber seem to have a much stronger tip though..
Why is the price SKYROCKETING on this thing? It's 69$ on Amazon as of beginning of Oct 2021??? Wtf ,and the Recon Tanto in sk-5 is 43$??? So is the Compact. Anyone know whats up???
i might have missed it but
doesthe SRK in 3V have the new ricasso ??? i sure hope so!
But as always a very detailed and informative review! always a joy to watch :)
I haven’t seen them introduce any of the new steels with the new designs
Love this video, Aaron. I got introduced to the SRK years ago (I think it was at a gun show). At the time I couldn't afford it, but loved the design (and for me that handle felt so good in my hands).
Fast forward several years, and I'm trying to find a good "truck knife" to keep with me on the road. I looked at the Strongarm (decent knife, but not my cup of tea), the Schrade SCHF42D (I thought I would love it based on the specs, but once I had it in hand it was just 'meh'). I thought I would try the Mora Bushcraft, but didn't care for the handle. Then I realized that the knife I had handled all those years ago finally was put out in a steel that I could afford. I finally purchased my own SRK, and I love it! Again, there is so much about a knife that is personal preference, but I love the overall size, the blade length and thickness, and that grippy handle.
Now I may just have to save up to get the 3V version. :-)
Thanks again for all the great videos, and God bless!
why all the lanyards? doesnt seem needed on knives like this..
God Bless everyone!!!! Jesus Loves you all very much!!!!
Hey not everyone is a Christian; get over it. Keep religion to yourself.
@@XFS540Hey not everyone cares about your opinion; get over it. Keep your opinions to yourself.
Seriously if you don't like it, ignore it. We have free speech and freedom to ignore speech.
Thank you for sharing the word!
@@SCM223 Stating “not everyone is a Christian” is not an opinion; it’s a fact. Saying “keep religion to yourself” is not an opinion; it’s a life tip. Clearly, you don’t know what an opinion is. I bet you’re the kind of person who wishes Merry Christmas to everyone and just assumes everyone is the same religion you are.
@@XFS540 Ehh, your opinion. I also guarantee you don't call out any other religions. And that's fine as you're allowed to have your own opinions (largely thanks to Christian culture btw), just like Christians. I do wish everyone a Merry Christmas, regardless of their personal beliefs. No-one ever has a problem with it because it's a nicety shared between people in real life (not everything is the internet). I've been wished a happy Hanukkah, I thanked them for extending their kindness and went about my day.
So here's a "life tip" for you. Instead of attempting to be a fascist, cherry picking arguments and overall negativity, don't get bent outta shape when someone is just trying to be nice, if it bothers you, mind your own business.
someone is holding a gun to your head and you must choose only one
cold steel srk or the gerber strong arm
I've wanted one of these for ages, but the price always kept me away. Soon as I saw these come in at BladeHQ or Knifecenter(I forget which I used, oops) at $45, I was all over it.
I'm torn between between putting the srk in sk5 on my kit or the Gerber strongarm. Thoughts?
Alex Kellogg it's a hard call.
Now $41 on Amazon. Great knife!
That recon tanto in sk 5 though..
Overkill
Thanks Aaron!
Is It full tang?
Whatever you do. Don't ever put a convex secondary grind on your Cold Steel knives. You will void your warranty. I mean your primary cutting edge, not the hollow grind.
I can't find the short ricasso version anywhere
with the price no longer under 50$, does your opinion change?
shallmaneser
I just received mine today for 34.95 .
great videos brother!!!!
Just one feather stick session and it lost its edge to completely dull. Pathetic edge retention. Or maybe i got a lemon :( A bad heat treat??
Got one for $24.95 from ecop the other day
Nice knife!
Did he give us the weight?
ah..when i saw it, i thought it is very old, because they have been in sk1 years ago...
Just picked up an SRK for $38. Ridiculous.
Have to get me one 😀
nice review
The price is $69.99 on Amazon now.
I purchased my srk in 1995, carbon v
Got one for $40 via DLT Trading
Good deal!
I own 4
I was sold but then noticed the price is $70
you da man!
Got my first Gray parkerized SRK in 1987...so 20 years is a bit short😂
You could of (and should of) shown the old style SRK knife with the new style side by side for those of us who did not own or used the old style, would made a better presentation for us.
Maybe he doesn't have one?
Shorter ricasso = upgrade.
Sabre to Hollow = ....wtffffff!!!! :/
Fábio it's such a shallow hollow it's almost not a hollow, unlike sog or buck or gerber who use wicked deep hollow grinds
It's still a saber grind. Saber grind just means that the Hollow Grind doesn't terminate at the spine.
Fabio: I agree
@@manuellucero8414 it's still a saber grind.
I promise you the hollow is not a problem. It's so shallow it may as well still be a saber. I have tip tested and batoned the holy F out of the SK5, VG10 San Mai, and CPM3V versions with the hollow grind. They all took it like champs
It's still a saber grind. By saber grind they just mean that the Hollow Grind does not terminate at the spine. You can have a saber convex or a saber flat as well.
6 years later and you can still find them for $50ish. I just picked up the SRK, SRK-C and I was almost going to pick up the 3V SRK but man... that was $160. The San Mai SRK is $90 but it sounds like the $50 SK-5 SRK is the better buy.
Gideon, when I saw you cutting those "A" shaped stacks of cardboard, I felt MY knives getting dull!
My favorite versionof this knife. I have the V1, CPM3V, AND SK5
SK5 Hands down
Curious to try San Mai
Myself and many others included have thumped quite hard on the buck 119 knife with no issues. Hollow Grind means easier field maintenance and probably slices quite nicely.
Awesome. I just picked up the sk-5 recon tanto on amazon.
I've always thought of buying this. Survival Lilly has certainly beat the crud out of hers. If the price comes back down I'll grab one
holy fuck... CAN WE STOP PUTTING HOLLOW GRINDS ON FIELD KNIFES...HOLY SHIT.
Just ordered mine from Blade HQ! It will be a birthday present from my wife, yes, I told her what I wanted, where to find it, and how much is was, and she said: "You just order it!" That's the way guys get what they want! LOL Thank you so much for doing this video, I never thought I would own an SRK, can't wait! (By the way, they are currently our of stock, [probably because I just bought one,] but they were in stock yesterday, then out of stock last night, and back in stock this morning, and at $41.95 for the SK5 version.)
Would you splurge for the CPM3V version or stay with the SK5?
It's also issued to U.S. Army Ranger school students.
the CS SRK has been around for over 30 years. since I had one while serving in the USN. Nice review. thanks.