Same, I'm picking up a Cold Steel poly shileghlagh, so I don't wreck my real one in this shitty weather

I have a CS machete as well, and I have to say, i've used tomahawks more for random shit in my life.

Pounding in tent pegs. Pounding in an annoying nail sticking out of something. Cutting wood (though, not ideal, actual hatchet is better). And quite literally all the time: throwing them for fun.

Now, what about CRKT?

Who doesn’t carry three knives at all timesheets

I've always been happy with the Cold Steel knives i've owned.

Cold steel makes some pretty good knives.

This is an awesome response video to that crap Benchmade got caught red (as in commie Red) handed.  You can tell that the Cold Steel guy is a legit shooter.

I've never owned anything made by Benchmade, but I will own something made by Cold Steel, soon. My brother owns a sword. My house needs a sword, I think.

You know, the first thing I'm going to grab during a "bump in the night" event is my trusty old 870, but if I were prohibited the use of firearms, that damn thing might be on the list. Wonder if there is a weapon's light option?  

I think I'll get a cold steel speer curtain rod for a window just because

Wait until you guys figure out that both Safariland and Surefire both also contribute to Dems.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Surefire-campaign-finance-contributions----universal-background-checks-and-full-capacity-mag-ban/5-2196377/

Simply search for "Safariland Cory Booker" for the details on that.

It's getting harder and harder to trust companies that are headquartered in blue gun-hating States.

I will get a 1917 Naval Cutlass from them at some point. I wish they made a 1913 Patton Cavalry Saber. But alas, they don't. Atlanta Cutlery does.

I thought they just made novelty stuff. Seems we were both wrong

https://www.coldsteel.com/products/folding-knives.html

I want a Grosse Messer.  
Just am too cheap to shell the money out when there is gun stuff to purchase.

I'd seriously want both the 1917 Cutlass and 1913 Saber to simply have hanging in my office. The last two official swords the US Military took into combat. Yup. Want it.

I've had mine on my tactical gear for over 20 years. It's about the only thing that hasn't worn out. I've used it as a pry bar more than a few times without fear. Watch the video to get an idea:

Yeah. Still popular with quite a few of them. They were also issued the Recon Tanto folder for a while from what I understand.

Yeah, and he ACTUALLY has the sword.....

Is this big enough for EDC?

Cold steel SRK is my on CS knife. May have to buy more from them.

Hey, yours says Japan, too!!!

I believe it is a Water Buffalo, and I believe it is still absolutely bad ass.

For those buying Cold Steel, make sure to get the ones made with San Mai III steel. I think those might still be made in Japan.

That's the impression I've always gotten. He's what 90% of arfcommers want to be, lol. I was actually shocked by his shooting. It's obvious that he puts some effort into training and I have respect for that. I never would've expected that, based on the videos of chopping meat and all of the memes.
I'd hang out with him. Best case, he's a really cool guy. Worst case, you have to tell him how awesome he is every time he makes a good shot....

good i carry a few of their folders

That's my favorite thing in their lineup. Kinda hard to justify buying but it is indeed awesome.

I need a walking stick/ clubbing opossums and Raccoons to death stick. Bent my fiskars rake handle the other night dispatching an opossum.

They make lots of knives with better steels.  CTS XHP and S35vn.  They are phasing out of XHP due to availability.

They are not even close to novelty. Cold Steel has always made serious weapons. They are pretty much the only company out there that has always been unapologetic in saying that they are selling WEAPONS, and they back it up by demonstrating what they can do. No one else has the balls to do that -- the idea of cutting people with knives is just too icky for them to even contemplate. So their competitors tap dance around the issue, and often hesitate to offer full sized combat knives at all.

Cold Steel says that knives are weapons -- and free men have a right and obligation to defend themselves. Cold Steel basically started the combat / tactical knife trend back in the 80's, driving their Tantos through car doors and the like back in Soldier of Fortune magazine (and what not). The industry probably wouldn't even exist without them.

Today, they are still doing their thing, still completely over the top. But that's the POINT. They are openly giving their customers permission to see their knives as weapons. You don't have to imagine what it will do, you don't have to pretend you are buying it to chip ice or open letters or slice cardboard, it's a weapon. And they are more than willing to demonstrate the point by slashing cows in half, hacking up liters of soda, or even chopping through meat stuffed cowboy boots. I LOVE IT.

Another thing: people give them crap for their line of cheap knives and tools. It's true, it does tend to de-value their entire lineup in the eyes of people who can afford anything they like and collect only the best. But not everyone can afford to drop hundreds on some Gray Poupon pocketknife. Lynn Thompson wants those folks to have a bad-ass weapon as well. And I will bet you good money that you can take one of those $20 plastic-sealed Walmart specials and abuse the ever loving hell out of it without it failing. It might not be pretty, but it will probably be a great value for the money if that is all you can afford.

I have been a Cold Steel fan for years. In my opinion they make exceptional knives and weapons, their higher end products rival anyone's and are often objectively better.

Oh yes....

FUCK BENCHMADE.

Now  i need to buy another Cold Steel.  Recommendations for an around the camp folder for hiking?  Something larger and beatable for pocket carry but not heavy enough it makes sense to carry a fixed blade.

The high end 3V steel is, I believe, American Steel with the knife crafted in Taiwan, which is exactly what Spiderco does with some of their higher end knives. Why Taiwan? They have a factory there set up to work with these high end super steels. The San Mai III steel was, I believe, all worked in Seki City, Japan (Again both Cold Steel and Spyderco). But, I think it is now slightly different laminate, called San Mai, and also worked in Taiwan. Cold Steel has some other seriously high end super steels as well.

Basically, it seems as if they offer most of their knives in a range of steels -- priced accordingly. And note, even their inexpensive knives have good steel.

If anything, rather than looking at the steel, I would look at the lock. If you have never owned a Tri-ad lock, consider it. Those things lock up tighter than my revolvers. It's crazy.

He might be a bit loony, but he is our kind of loony.

That was a great video.

"there wasn't any time to find the sights, I just let him have it!"

They make a poly(propylene?) Sjambok which is great for whacking critters.

Dirt cheap and fun.

https://www.coldsteel.com/sjambok-42.html

https://www.coldsteel.com/sjambok-54-clampack.html

War hammer is out of stock at coldsteel.com. I bought it at knifecenter and told them why.

Now I will have to tell my wife and employees why I bought a War Hammer.

I have one of those as well, sharp as shit.

Do they even make them anymore?  All I can find on their web site is the rubber training version.

I'm buying three vintage CS folders this week, but from a fellow Arfcomer.

I like their stuff also i hope they have been doing the right thing.

They are nice knives.

A few years ago I was watching one of my favorite repeat movies - Black Rain.  When Sato pulled the knife on Michael Douglas, I started looking for a similar knife on the net.  Came across Cold Steel's site and started looking at all their knives and saw an interesting knife that of course I did not need.

Their dual edged OSS.   Saw their videos on it.  Read some reviews.  And then saw this youtube video.

Sold!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aot5PjjAntc

Ordered 2 new Cold Steel fixed blade knives this morning!

For those who have CS knives with the cheap rubber handles, there are some nice custom upgrades you can see if you google for them. It's amazing how nice a CS knife can get fancied up if you want.

Sunrise Custom Knives (repair) Might tempt you to upgrade the handle even if it still works.

They're tough. A bit heavy. Useful training tools.

The sword sized ones: I don't know if I'd turn little kids loose with them unattended. They're stiff, so they can still impale things. And they are heavy enough to beat someone to injury.

The knife sized ones may be less of a problem, depending.

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