Best Cold Steel Folding Knives of 2020 Available at KnifeCenter.com

[@jakehansen3418]

That tri ad lock is no joke literally makes the knife almost as strong as a fixed blade.

[@felis1977]

That was the only reason I even started to carry a folding knife. Before that I always had a vision of the blade just closing on me and chopping off my fingers in the process. Bad experiences from my youth I suppose :)

[@TheScotchaholic]

@@felis1977 That's why few carry slip joint folders.

[@Emozisbit]

It’s crazy how good the inexpensive knives they sell are. I have the Tuff-lite and Pro-lite and both are really well made and have fantastic factory edges.

[@TheScotchaholic]

Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, in my opinion Cold Steel makes quality for all price points and uses. They are hands down the best at melee and general use gear on the market.

[@aj5748]

They are the best of all the big brands and I love them all, but Cold Steel = Value!

[@ericblade8330]

AJ i have to take all mine apart and “ tune them up”. Just file and sand till I like it. For smooth action. They too stiff from factory. But in my top 5 brands🔪🤜🇺🇸

[@HonoluluTita]

I’m surprised that the edge isn’t given more detail when manufacturers make a knife. Seems like a knife’s most important part would be a good cutting edge. Good for ColdSteel for realizing this. Its good that I have a KME sharpener.

[@giangdoan91]

Love Cold Steel, wish the Finn Wolf had better steel.

[@FrankCastle-he8fl]

Plus Lynn Thompson is not against the Second Amendment like Benchmade

[@raygun4468]

I could not have said it better myself! I have been a Cold Steel fan for many moons now ... I have 7x of their blades. All old-skool made in Japan. The constitution of India does not allow me to carry a firearm unless I wish to be legally restricted to a .32 caliber (which you can stick up your arse) fucking peashooter. But I can carry blades as long as they are 9" or less in blade length and I can also use lethal force if I am attacked either in my home or on the road. I will leave only 2 or 3 wound cavities which the Police will not see as excessive and thus will never see the inside of a court! The san Quinten shanking routine will leave many stab wounds and photographs of the body will make the attack look extremely excessive so Police will be forced to ask you questions based upon that. You will still not see the inside of a court if the assailant had a weapon. Because it is self-defense! In India, the right to self-defense is protected under Sections 96 - 106 of the Indian Penal Code. Your right to carry legal concealed weapons is protected under Section 4 (weapons act 1959) of the Indian Penal Code. Weapons that are legal include both impact and edge-based. So your duster/batons etc ... Here is a man who does not shy away from knives being weapons either ... I have also followed Luke for many moons. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZalqpJubbyDetE

[@lionknives3]

Come on where is the 🎶 AMERICAN LAWMAN 🎶 or the Recon 1!!!

[@charlesburow8120]

American Lawman all the way!

[@raygun4468]

This video is called ... Best Cold Steel Folding Knives of *2020* Available at KnifeCenter.com That is because these are new to the Cold Steel catalog ... You have your answer!

[@trageopar]

Ray Gun the Espada, immortal, tai lite, Finwolf, code 4 and 4max have all been out for years. Not new to the catalog at all.....

[@muzza9338]

I have owned the 4 inch aluminium handle To Lite model for several months and love it to death! It has become my go-to knife and my daily EDC! I've been collecting knives for 30 odd years and can't understand why I hadn't given this thing if beauty a spin before. Besides the obvious tactical flavouring, I find this knife perfect for ripping through boxes, opening mail, light prying, cutting tape, rope, wire, food the list goes on. It is the perfect modern urban EDC

[@wpymes]

I own an AD15 that has Andrew Demko written all over it. Quality materials, design, functionality, grip everything is perfect. At a very reasonable price. Thumbs up Cold Steel and Demko for such a great knife, and David and Knifecenter for your very thorough video!

[@cashdingo6386]

I'm trying to talk myself into pulling the trigger on a colossus, it's just so cool looking.

[@charlesburow8120]

Cash Dingo DO IT!

[@knifecenter]

You only live once

[@papuchu]

You won't regret it!!!

[@natek1993]

I am a huge fan of the Cold Steel AD-10 and AD-15. For sure the best hard use folding knives. Love the American Lawman too.

[@Tier1GearEDCReviews]

Tuff Lite is an amazing little tool. I actually have the red one in one of my fire kits..... and a couple black ones lying around the house for opening Amazon boxes. Lol

[@AnomadAlaska]

Cold Steel keeps things fun, that's for sure. Who doesn't want a two handed pocket machete??

[@TheScotchaholic]

The best part is it isn't built like past cheesy no name junk. It's a monstrosity meant to be taken seriously, with quality to back it up.

[@Errcyco]

✋

[@Surleyone]

Are U NUTS? NOT ME! How are you going to put a REAL machete in your pocket?

[@verdant681]

Please do the same video with Kershaw and CRKT. Keep the awesome videos up doing this difficult time. Thanks.

[@knifecenter]

Here is our Kershaw and CRKT best of vids from a couple of months ago "Not Douglas" --- enjoy! Best Kershaw: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2SpgKugh9GKe5I& Best CRKT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q37af55orNV8aKc

[@benperritt415]

I’ve carried a cold steel Gunsite 2 tanto for around 10 years. Been my perfect edc. The lock is reliable and has never failed 🤞

[@afaroberts7774]

Aaa

[@stevelink3]

Another superb review/comparison, DCA! I actually had (and wanted to love) the Cold Steel Finn Wolf, however, my particular sample had a Tri-Ad lock that was almost impossible to disengage. I recently found their Crawford Model 1, which, though a "budget" EDC compared to most in this lineup, has 4116 steel, a liner lock with backup safety lock, GFN scales, and a super - sharp, solid and robust 3.5" blade. Both deployment and disengagement of the liner lock are effortless, and no blade wiggle up/down or right/left. A very nice EDC for the money. Just wondered why CS changed the blade steel from the original version (possibly 4034) to 4116. Thanks again!

[@jimzwerlein6012]

David once again you done a great job presenting these cold steel knives! I own quite a few cold steel knives. I have an old model which I don't even remember what it is called. I also have a broken skull which I carry for general purpose. My all time favorite sheath knife is the SRK. But you might have me updating my old pocket knife to one of those just reviewed. Just got to figure out which one. lol.

[@gonzalomcordovez]

You guys left out the recon1 ☹

[@BIGSexy484]

I thought the same thing like what kind of list is this without the Recon 1😑

[@Trevlee74]

That Immortal reminds of a knife I would see as a prize, at the carnival games when I was a kid. Super silly.

[@kongandbasses8732]

I bought my first real big Cold Steel folder in the beginning of the 1990, when the Voyager series was not thought out. It was a Vaquero Grande backlock, with serrated edge. Five years later I couldn't find it, so my younger brother bought me the verry same knife. This second production run had a clip, and a belt sheat. I loved the Cold Steel fixed blades, and had a decent collection, when my wife decided that I work too much and filed for divorce. She never gave me my blade collection, which contained lots of verry fine Cold Steel blades, at least 5 John Eck military and fighting knifes and other, mostly German stuff like old Puma folders, hunting- and outdoor-knifes, a "White Hunter" and a Automesser. All I still have from this first collection is a second Puma Automesser I carried in my car, my beloved Trail Master in Carbon V, one of the verry first big Tanto they sold in Germany - and my two Vaquero Grandes. I am just building a new collection, searching for the original old blades on the used market - and new stuff, because the triad lock is great, and the new folders and fixed blades of Cold Steel are awesome! A Luzon Large and two ProLite, a tanto and a clip point blade, just came to me. Aiming on a 6" TiLite, and pulling the trigger on a Talwar, this is what is comming in June. Next one will be a G 10 Espada XL. I am a 6"4' guy, I have to have big blades...

[@Surleyone]

You are WAY OUT there, BUT I LOVE your ATTITUDE!

[@tonysmith9061]

Super happy to see the 4-Max getting some love! It is a beast!

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

That Espada is something serious. 😂😂 I'm getting the Tuff Lite

[@sammy2840]

My AD10 is my favorite knife! Awesome lock!

[@Tier1GearEDCReviews]

It's a work horse for sure.

[@jeremyb0793]

I love the Voyager line and the Recons . I have a few of them. Of course everything they make is good. I have many other designs from Cold steel

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

I am a Cold Steel fan myself. I have 39 Cold Steel knives (9 folders, 6 fixed blades, 3 machetes, 1 utility, and 20 food prep), as well as other tools. I do want one more machete to make it 40. But my favorite folding knives are the Voyager series (I have the Large Tanto, XL Tanto, Large Drop Point, and XL Drop Point). My second is the Counter Point series (XL and One). Cold Steel, as a company, is hard to match due to their product versatility and pricing. To me, they are the Wal-Mart of the knife world. They have a great deal of products that people can buy for their specific interests. If you can't find something at Cold Steel, then I don't know what can be done. Great video!

[@hyojoonus]

Love the cold steel functionality. I like the air lite design, understated for a cold steel. I wish it were half inch smaller on the blade and on the handle for a less intimidating appearance.

[@theWZZA]

That is the Cold Steel "DNA". Go big or go home.

[@Rime0ne]

Hit the 👍 button if you think Cold Steel should update the Tuff Lite with a tip up carry pocket clip and a premium steel.

[@jlevy31]

The recon 1 is hard to beat for value. Even with the cpm-s35vn steel, it's still less than many in the review.

[@rickrobbins1037]

4 max scout in my pocket now

[@tamgiaonguyen2454]

I hope Lynn Thompson and Cold Steel will eventually consider making a more widely available version of the Ti-Lite Kris (probably with S35VN or AUS-10) available to the rest of us, instead of a 2000-piece limited run like the hard-to-find 440C 26SY6. Any chance of that ever happening? I wanted one but couldn't even get ahold of one (so I had to temporarily settle for a Voyager Kris instead). I own the S35VN non-Kris Ti-Lite, and I have to admit it's my second most favorite Cold Steel blade (a second-place tie with SR1 and Frenzy, most favorite still is the Black Talon II). I also wish someday Cold Steel would consider making a Kris folding pocket sword of the same size as the Espada XL. Now that would be a unique piece people would be taking about for a great many years to come.

[@kinglerxstbtpc]

That 4-Max Scout looks like a great edc!

[@knifecenter]

Gossman sized! -DCA

[@markfcoble]

Bushman folder. Wrapped in denim. Camper!

[@jeffcon123]

I have the holdout 3, mackinac hunter and large espada.. I will get another ad10 at some point they jumped up like $80 after I sold mine to a trucker friend..

[@MrBlessed70]

Wish CS revamped The Recon 1 series(and other models) with less sandpaper-like G10 to slightly smoother G10 especially under the pocket clip. As well as deeper carry low profile pocket clips.

[@ghozt9119]

Coldsteel is the Best, really love there pocket clips , very strong 💪

[@tamgiaonguyen2454]

Having owned a few Cold Steel folders over the years, while I love my SR1 "tank" (real SR1, not Lite) more than anything else (SR1 feels so balanced in the hand, almost perfect weight distribution), the one thing I dislike the most about them is the pocket clip. Right out of the box, the clip on various models, even though very sturdy, is also so stiff that it's impossible to use the clip "as is". Even after some adjustments, the lethal combination of the clip + handle still manage to destroy the top portion of many of my pockets.

[@Stefano_C_Pli]

hey hi, I also love my SR1 one of the best knives I've bought. For the clip I understand you very well, unfortunately I have the same problem...

[@Thatblackz28]

I’ve been carrying a Recon 1 for a little 2 years. Not a single pocket has been shredded yet. But I hear about this issue from a lot of people. Could it be low quality pants? All of my denim is Levi’s, so maybe it’s just a better quality pant pocket than people who have this problem?

[@netrhyda8761]

Now we're talking!! Thanks, Mr. Anderson!

[@AlexLopez-yn2qv]

I unfortunately lost my frenzy :\ great knife but honestly was huge for a edc

[@silvanigra]

Great knives, I've always wanted a Cold Steel folder, but I can't get over those deep finger grooves, for me they are too restrictive in terms of grip, that protruding part on most models is right where I would place my index finger.

[@Surleyone]

Just like gun grips, I hated those combat finger grips that forced your fingers into their positions. Everyones hands are different, a knife, like a gun , must fit your hand comfortably to be most effective!

[@edwinabbel3783]

My EDC is the Cold Steel SR1 Lite.

[@Errcyco]

He didn’t show many of the cheaper ones I see on Amazon.

[@BadP0tat0]

My Code4 went directly into my EDC pouch. I can carry all the gimmicky and joyfull knives in my pocket, but when it comes to business, it’s always ready! I never expected that I would like Cold Steel so much!

[@spaceman5563]

The new kriss voyager and ti- lite kriss would be a cool review. That Espada was insane! Thanks for all the cool reviews. Especially during these trying times. Stay safe everyone!

[@MrIanstein808]

4MAX 💪🏿

[@idid1866]

They've stepped up their game...good on them!

[@abc456f]

My last two Cold Steels are the totally impractical and super badass ti-lite kris, and a tanto air-lite. The edge on the air-lite is so sharp it seems like it could cut you from just looking at it.

[@guitarhero8110]

I just got a Finn Wolf a week ago, and that puppy bites. Was not prepared for how sharp that knife comes.

[@alcmantyrtaeus]

What about the Rajah with the 6" blade?

[@mindmelters2093]

but the Cold Steel "AK 47" folder though...aluminum pommel to emergency break windows or crush adderall xr beads with ease, also open up my beer with it!..hollow grind wide modern clip point very slicey...and it comes out ready. ready for anything! super tough knives made for a reason!

[@AdenosinePush]

God I hate how Cold Steel writes the model name in BIG F**KING LETTERS in the middle of the blade. Why do they do that? We know the name of the knife we're buying. Honestly it's the one thing that that keeps me from buying any of their otherwise perfectly decent knives. There are too many other comparable brands that don't look stupid to bother with them.

[@Nick-lm5lz]

Playing with my tuff lite whilst watching this

[@mdubb4855]

Doesn’t any one but Joe X see the weakness in the Scorpion Lock compared to the Tri Ad? Tri Ad and Shark Lock are revolutionary, Scorpion is a gimmick.

[@rogersiples3335]

I love Cold Steel. Just bought the 12" tanto blade knife/sword. Please review their swords which is where Cold Steel really excels.

[@theWZZA]

It's 2022, and the old Cold Steel is dead. They made a lot of great knives. :(

[@tphvictims5101]

Excellent presentation 👍🏻

[@joewatts2940]

If your shoulders are almost at a 45° angle, you shouldn't be able to have a pocket knife.

[@上田Uえだ]

なぜか日本では流通が少ない気がします。 From Japan

[@kenmastersmaster]

Yeah voyager and Spartan were edged out by that POS finn wolf

[@AR15UserRev1]

I’m Das like the goofy AD-16

[@kurtjensen7264]

Which do I like the best? O, let me count the ways! 👍

[@HidingFromJessica]

Are cold steel knives pretty good? I've never had one. I've always been Benchmade/Spyderco/microtech.

[@luckybassturd7260]

i like um! I carry a Frenzy every day & its only for defense if needed, i never use it to open a boxes or show to anyone! its a skinny folding sword that is a great poker. The wife carries a Code 4 & that is a great knife too! Both knives will accept & function with a SnaggleToothMF Mod, so you can deploy the knife by snagging pocket! (snaggletoothMf might fit on sum others knives, for pocket deployment! check `um out!) The Tri-ad lock is the best & worst thing about Cold Steel folders, you can't really break them with your own strength but sometimes they are difficult to close/unlock untill Broken`in. just don't be a wuss~LOL if you want the best CS quality try to buy a Italian or USA made 4max, if budget allows, if not try a Taiwan made 4max for $110.? I do think they are a little over priced but that triad lock, beats all!

[@Surleyone]

You bet , I have a 1/2 doz. Mostly fixed blades,the folders, are very good too!

[@elgonz12]

Guys give me the espada and I will be happy, I've been carry the luzon 6 and woo now I like to carry big knives

[@desrad6416]

were is the cold steel counter point 1 AUS-10 ????

[@MrPirreE]

Love my Finn Wolf it is like a folding Mora. General I don’t care for AUS-8. Also love the Bush ranger.

[@Surleyone]

How can you not love a cheap knife that can become a SPEAR HEAD For under $25. how do you think that we advanced as HUMANS? We developed SPEARS! Killed bears,mammoths, deer, etc. Became TOP predator because of SPEARS!

[@gagankumar4488]

My fav cold steel knife is finn wolf blue color....

[@stevetqp9152]

Great compilation of Cold Steel products, DCA! I'm a big fan of the AD15 LITE. It's my most robust, sharp and beefy EDC, with that crazy Scorpion lock. The Griv_Ex scales seem nice, not too "rough". The AUS 10A blade is super-sharp, and quite thick as well. And as you mentioned, the lockup on this LITE version is rock-solid by itself, even without the added "security" of the Scorpion lock when in hand! Overall, a very solid alternative to the AD15, IMHO.

[@jasonpettit9984]

Cold steel rocks,thanks man

[@mattadler4710]

how silly that they brought out the new 4-max which is made in Taiwan instead of the states, down graded the steel from 20CV to S35VN, and put less attractive scales only to raise the price by like 100 bucks. I dont think its gonna sell like they expect it to.

[@formationit5039]

You look ready for the Zombie apocalypse there, David.

[@knifecenter]

Bring it on, I've got my Espada XL! -DCA

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

Wait a sec... the scorpion lock is very reminiscent of Buck's strap lock on their 830 Marksman...

[@knifecenter]

There are similarities. Kind of like comparing a liner lock (Marksman) to a frame lock (AD-15)

[@rickramirez8664]

My first Cold Steel knife was the Clip Mate.It was Cold Steel's version of the Buck knife. I recently purchased the Recon 1. It puts my Spyderco Military to shame.

[@kingjellybean9795]

Late to the show on this vid. I just gave my dad an AD-15 for his bday lol he really digs it, said he's gunna carry it this hunting season... hopefully he bags a buck

[@angelheart7643]

You really forgot CSs tank and price/performance winner. Spartan! And what would be the reason to grab the Air Lite instead of the beautiful Code 4 - for nearly the same price but premium steel? Last you forgot CSs best defense folder. BT II serrated !

[@danielho5635]

My reservations w/ the heavies knives (7+ ounces) is that you may be better served with a fixed-blade knife. Of the heavier knives, the AD10 is superior to the AD15 IMHO (own both).

[@natek1993]

Man that Cold Steel AD-10 is the perfect knife. It looks do damn good. The AD-15 looks great as well but that AD-10 just hits every thing that I look for in a knife.

[@danielho5635]

3:04 AirLite is superior in every way to the Pro Lite. I have both. The Pro Lite feels cheap and deploys slowly. Handles are slippery. Air Lite feels like a Cold Steel version of Benchmade Bugout. One major flow of the Air Lite is the spine on both the blade and release -- it's really really sharp and actually hurts my hand. Other than the poor value of the Air Lite, I like the Air Lite.

[@vincesina5417]

I love Cold steel knives have a bunch of them but I hate GrivEx. It's too damn slippery. They need to use a reinforced nylon or some type of plastic like the material in Spyderco handles.

[@coldhart79]

That's how I ended more than 10 cold Steel folders, not mentioning fixed baldes

[@Hungrybird474]

Now those cold steel knives make me think survival and the woods which is exactly what I’m getting one for , the woods , love the woods man .

[@InceptusPrime]

Have an espada xl i bought at the great american sportsman show years ago from the cold steel stand. Love it. Had the ti lite xl and a few others as well. All well built, sharp and can take some abuse.

[@sharpsvilleBill]

I have a crap load of Cold Steel knives and love them all, Most recently the Air Lite in Tanto. VERY well made, thin, light, sturdy build. When I'm in the yard working it's in my pocket! Oh, and I got it on eBay for less than $70

[@gregorygolden1296]

My RECON-1 is the best work knife I have ever had. The first knife I ever bought was in the early 70's...BUCK 110. Was $50.00 back then! For just over a hundred dollars, the Recon 1 with the Tri-ad lock is the best work/SHF knife for me.

[@rickrobbins1037]

Just gave one to my step son.

[@gregorygolden1296]

@@rickrobbins1037 I am more than sure he will get years of service out of it. The Tri ad lock will get easier to release the more ya open it. And you don't have to worry about lock failure.....ever. I have the clip point. It's on me every day. Bet he is one happy young man.

[@zerofivetwelve]

I love this knife. Especially to open boxes and packages. Slicing ability also good. I like it a lot.

[@felis1977]

"Ton of a great designs they keep in production year over year"... Except my favourite EDC knife Hold Out 3. For some reason they discontinued whole line of 3 inch folders with Hold Out and Recon 1 versions among others.

[@papuchu]

I'm a fixed blade guy, but I love my voyager XL vaquero

[@JustIn-op6oy]

Fun tidbit - on the 4" ti lite you can use the other quillion (and some wrist motion) to flip the blade open.

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

I wish they would upgrade the Finnwolf to AUS-10

[@SoldMyKidsForKnives]

Love this video. I have an AD 10 and I love it. I want an AD 15. I also have a Mini Tuff Lite. Scary sharp!

[@AR-vf7vg]

Hmmm. So, finally; a knife that is going to be the answer to almost all of my problems ..! 4:25 lol

[@Daxter250]

even crocodile dundee would call the espada XL a knife!

[@MrBoomie00]

Master Hunter in 3V!! I really hope they make the SRK -C in cpm 3V as well.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello David, thank you for sharing another great review. You continue to do a great job in your presentations. All the best to you. Stay healthy. 🤗

[@rafaelterrazas9957]

GREAT REVIEW DAVID. I EDC MY ESPADA XL, THE ITALIAN MADE 4MAX, AND THE 4MAX SCOUT. I LOVE BIG FOLDERS. I JUST HAVE TO TIGHTEN MY BELT A COUPLE OF EXTRA HOLES SO THEY DON'T PULL MY PANTS DOWN. THOSE THREE KNIVES ADD ALOT OF WEIGHT. AND THATS NOT INCLUDING THE TWO FIXED BLADE KNIVES AND OTHER GEAR I EDC ALSO. YEAH I KNOW. IT'S ALOT OF STUFF TO CARRY. BUT AS THE SAYING GOES. "IT'S BETTER TO HAVE IT AND NOT NEED IT, THEN TO NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT".

[@Surleyone]

Have you ever seen the interview with Lynn Thompson where he pulls out about 7 or more knives out of his pants, & most of them are large fixed blades? Hilarious! I only carry 1- 3 in folder, sometimes 2

[@rustyknifelover4463]

My favorite Cold Steel is the AD10 followed with the Recon 1

[@Surleyone]

Love the RECON 1`

[@francismartino6890]

What do you think of the Luzon?

[@al-mosheytidal1296]

i hope they sell that on tactical asia

[@TheFlyrodder68]

WTF is that sword with a pocket clip? Is that for a joke or what?

[@hunterscollectors673]

It's a pity that the aluminum scales on the code 4 are so slick.

[@happyknife8785]

How can you do a Cold Steel video without a Recon 1? Shame!

[@georgeseriani2482]

I have the Crawford model one