Cold Steel Counter Tac 1 & 2: Simply Amazing!

[@santossalinas4221]

What you said about dog attacks is spot on I've been carrying a blade since I was a kid and I've had more run ins with dogs late at night walking home than people.

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely 👍

[@bronco1199]

The CT2 is a great boot knife. I have worn it for hours on my 6-inch leather boot. Comfortable and light. The clip is sturdy and very secure on my boot. I highly recommend trying it. Cheers

[@411Outdoors]

You as well my friend 🙂

[@martybreeden6116]

I have MANY Cold Steel knives and these TAC series are indeed AMAZING!!!

[@411Outdoors]

Hard hitting, brother 💯💯🙂👊

[@gomoistic]

Thanks for another great review- I’ve had the counter tac one for awhile- I just slip it in my vest pocket where I can have my hand on it while just sitting on the porch, going down to get the mail or walking where dogs are. It’s a knife that gives you that non verbal gut feeling of being really well armed. Some knives give that, some don’t- regardless of size or price.

[@411Outdoors]

That is well said 👍👍

[@shaunblevins3303]

Your Channel is Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels to watch. I have a Counter Tac 2 on its way. Unfortunately MD doesn’t allow daggers and Double edged Blades, well that’s not going to stop me from carrying a Small one for SD. I live in a wooded neighborhood and I work on ETL Right of ways. There is no telling what I’ll run into out there, so it’s always nice to be prepared.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@powerplay4real174]

Yeah Maryland needs Doug Ritter to have a talk with them about Knife Rights you should be able to carry just like they do in Texas.😊

[@adrianfytr35]

​@@powerplay4real174I love Texas 👍🔪.

[@SuperRtrtrtr]

I have them both. Mine are old so they're both made in Japan. Superb craftsmanship and sharp as they could possibly be. Wouldn't be fun to be stabbed with these.

[@dennishein2812]

Finally found a cure for my blade addiction. Got old, on a small fixed income and can rarely afford any. Even inexpensive ones. I like Cold Steel .

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome!

[@BrewCityRider]

I recently picked up the counter-tac 1 and have used it as a belt knife and a boot knife. I'm sure I'll pick up the small one at some point and add to my neck knife collection.

[@torgomax]

I guess I,'ll have to get both knives. Thanks for the review🗡🗡

[@411Outdoors]

Anytime 🙂👍

[@checkitout4740]

Yeah, those Blades are Perfect for Personal Protection. Cold Steel has been one of my Favorite Brands for Decades. There are 3 CS Blades on my table opposite me right now. My First Tanto was CS. When that company first started out, I remember their Advertisements were in Gun Magazines and it showed some men sitting down playing cards and one guy puts a Tanto through the man's hand and cards as if he caught the man cheating. After seeing that Tanto, I just had to have one. You don't see Advertisements like that anymore.

[@thomaspotter7765]

Just got the Counter Tac 1 after having the 2 for a while,best boot knife so far .

[@richardmcginnis5344]

i got mine years ago, so long ago its a seki city counter tac 1, i put it on an airsoft shoulder rig so i don't have to worry about reaching into a boot or pocket, i can grab a cigerette from my pocket "T" put the pack back and grab it if i need to, i carry 2 blades, i wear the shoulder rig daily and carry a crkt mirage with the stupid pocket clip removed in my pocket

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

So true bro! Train with all your weapons! And awesome daggers!

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks bud! Yes sir muscle memory in everything

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

@@411Outdoors So true, bro! May I suggest reviewing P.C.P. air rifles and less-than-lethal launchers?

[@betterd9160]

I got a cold steel knife like that in the late 90s. Still have it. As you know it’s not a practical knife. I lash it to my backpack shoulder strap upside down so I can pull it very quickly. Of course I never have had to use it for anything. Double edge knives are brutal but you wouldn’t want to be in a situation to use it.

[@gammonsandwich1756]

That blade in John Wick II is definitely the Counter Tac 2. Throughout the movies in fact there are various Cold Steel models including the push daggers being used by Ares, the female crime gang member.

[@411Outdoors]

Yep👍👍

[@tigerpisces5506]

Yeah. I freeze framed it. It has to be CS 5" dagger.

[@CaesarChavez-x9q]

Its the 1. Not the 2.

[@Spacebarf]

Dude, I've been seeing your videos a lot lately! I even saw one of your clips in an Instagram real last night. You were chopping the shit out of something with a knife. It was awesome. I came to find you and subscribe! Great content. I'm totally getting one of these CT2s

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend!

[@chadlee799]

Spot on its a addiction threw n threw my partner doesn't quite understand my passion for them but she supports me so you definitely brought home a true statement about ( the struggle is real )

[@411Outdoors]

Haha most definitely!

[@ghozt9119]

On the train. , yes

[@bronco1199]

Zac in the wild KZbin channel covers the CT2 very well.

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

Bro!!! You have read my mind! My wife complains about all of my Cold Steel knives, but she owns SEVERAL pocketbooks! Since I brought up the argument of knives VS pocketbooks, she has realized everybody has their thing of what they collect in their pursuit of happiness. It is to the point that we don't talk much about it anymore. As a Cold Steel fan, the Counter Tac knives are nice, but I am a Tanto point fan first and foremost. Plus, double edged knives are illegal in my state of North Carolina. I do own several Cold Steel spear and drop point knives (Voyager Large Drop Point, Voyager XL Drop Point, Counter Point XL, Counter Point One, 4max Scout). In fact, I am messaging you with my Voyager XL Drop Point beside me right now. I do like your style of video: always outdoors and nothing too flashy. Nice video as always!

[@411Outdoors]

Great words my friend and thanks so much! Yep the daggers have to be open carry here

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

What state do you live in?

[@411Outdoors]

@@wellingtonblackwell3118 Im in Va

[@scottvincent2380]

I’ve had quite a few Cold Steel knives that I was really happy with… a few not so much, but are there really any AUS-8 fans?

[@411Outdoors]

That’s a good question. I guess that depends on what it’s being used for.

[@silentndoodly7083]

Thank you! Great review

[@BladeObssession]

I believe you are right about Cassian's knife. Wanna catch John Wick part 4. You're also right about the struggle of knife addiction brother

[@411Outdoors]

🙂👍💯

[@mikebryant8082]

Earned my subscription Bubba! Greetings from Georgia!

[@411Outdoors]

Greetings! Thanks for joining my friend

[@Christopher33312]

Very cool knife, looks like a step up from the Smith & Wesson SWHRT9. Thank you!!!

[@411Outdoors]

Anytime bro! Def a step up. I love that smith and Wesson knife. I kind of wish this would have the same grind

[@randyboisa6367]

Thanks braddah, been looking at these for a while now, think I will pick up the I.

[@411Outdoors]

Glad I could help!

[@milesoster3122]

Man I love this knife but to be completely honest I'm not a huge fan of the knife being flat on one side, not flat per say but for a lack of a better way of describing it, but I would rather it be shaped the same on both sides . Is the leatherneck like this also? Or does it have the same shape on both sides, I might go with the leatherneck if it's shaped the same on both sides. Looking for a great boot dagger, any help on this is much appreciated friend thaks 🙂

[@411Outdoors]

Hello friend ! Check out the Smith and Wesson HRT

[@michaelschaffer9165]

I believe it was the Counter Tac 1 also.

[@oceanwater6887]

So true about men and knives being similar to women and shoes. I don’t know why my girlfriend keeps buying clothes and shoes but it’s probably because she feels the same way I do about those things as I do about knives.

[@tacticalsweater5119]

It's a slick and all business knife for sure. I do believe I'll be ordering one. This is a blade Sam Fisher would consider carrying. Can't go wrong with cold steel.

[@411Outdoors]

Indeed bro!

[@thallescastellani317]

I actually carry my knives knowing that I have more chances of using it against a dog than against a human. I'd comply in a robbery situation and I don't have any enemies that would try to kill me. So, I have statistically more chances of being killed by a dog than by a human. That's why choosing a knife is so hard for me: I can't decide if 10cm blades are lethal enough against both dogs and humans. Brazil laws regarding knife carry are confuse, undefinitive and contradictory. Therefore, we're subject to judge's mood. Depending on our "luck", we can carry 9cm blades and get busted or carry a damn bowie freely.

[@tigerpisces5506]

I freeze framed the clip. It is a CS Counter Tac 1. I love the Commando Dagger Fairbairn-sykes 🗡 but they are huge, they are illegal everywhere and cost $200 or more, unless you get reproduction.

[@powersww1reset]

Wild dogs are a good reason for steel or composite toe boots🤙🏼

[@411Outdoors]

Yes!

[@TRUMPSUCKSBIGTIME]

CS makes great knives I’ll have to pick one of these up. You’re the first person I’ve heard mention dog attacks and that is one of the reasons I edc a Safemaker 1 push dagger. I was attacked by 2 pit bulls once and managed to kick and punch my way out of it. Always a good idea to carry a blade 👍

[@vensheaalara]

Platoon featured one of Cold Steels earlier push daggers

[@shadowrevival]

Hi Love your Videos! I've been considering getting the mini leatherneck or the counter tac 2. In your experience, which one of these knifes have better ergonomics, and which one is less slippery when used? If you are carrying this on your belt with C clamp, which one is better? Thanks!

[@411Outdoors]

I like the mini leatherneck for sure!

[@shadowrevival]

@@411Outdoors just bought one with the c clip!

[@sensusdivinitas827]

How do you sharpen something with no back? I dont think I have a single knife that isnt bevel on both sides. Do you just run the back edge on a really fine ceramic or strop when you are finished sharpening it?

[@411Outdoors]

This is a chisel grind and I’ve actually had to look up a tutorial on sharpening chisel grind. There’s a few out there

[@powerplay4real174]

Best Combat Knife is my Dagger 🗡️⚔️🗡️ Cold Steel Tai Pan 🍳

[@Robespierres_Ghost]

Weird chisel grind. I'll move on to a different CS model. Thanks for the review.

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely not a fan of that grind. Thanks!

[@Herpetile]

The asymmetry has always driven me away from it… I get the idea but don’t like the look… just my opinion ! But still cool video , thanks for the review !

[@powerplay4real174]

The Counter Tac 2 would make a freat nwxk knife in a few different ways 🎉😊

[@Midnight-.357]

Amen Brother..!!! I think you're right with all of that what , you said in that video!!! I'm coll with everything and i know exactly what you mean about this speziell. Edition... 😂

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

I will be getting the 5 inch blade version but man I wished it wasn’t flat sided on one side. I would prefer both sides to be the same to give it better structural integrity.

[@411Outdoors]

I’m definitely not a fan of that chisel grind

[@CraigTodd-x9d]

Why is the blade only finished on one side??

[@powerplay4real174]

Inluv the Counter Tac 1 & the Counter Tac 2 is just too small ,but I like the Counter Tac 2 just not as mush as the Counter Tac 1 😊 but they both are lots of fun 🎉

[@JamesSmith-gn9ou]

Is the belt clip removerable on the one and two? Thanks.

[@411Outdoors]

It’s not my friend

[@JamesSmith-gn9ou]

Thanks.@@411Outdoors

[@davidlagno7717]

NJ we are not supposed to carry any daggers 😢

[@powersww1reset]

I’m wanting to come up with a lower leg (calf) rig, with a blade like this

[@CRTCLDSSTR]

How the countertac performs for Throwing?

[@411Outdoors]

The big one throws very well but I wouldn’t because it’s an over molded handle

[@Codevil.]

Hell yea thanks

[@411Outdoors]

👊

[@marklawrence855]

So hard in the UK 🇬🇧 can't carry much, and its hard to defend yourself because of the law 😕 😢

[@411Outdoors]

I’m so sorry to hear! Can you carry small batons by chance?

[@marklawrence855]

@411 Outdoors LLC you can't carry anything that is for self defence, I carry a swiss army knife

[@neil6961]

Dude So true about the knife thing! I've got WAY too many so you shouldn't say that you cant😂. Been trying to weed out ones I'll never use and give Alot away and trash the Joke ones. And try every day to not buy more and You ain't helpin😂😂😂

[@411Outdoors]

Hahaha! The struggle is real. The minimalist in me is angry at my knife habits😂

[@brianbender8752]

I'd say it is

[@nelsonr1467]

Screw regulations. Criminals do what ever they want

[@411Outdoors]

Very true and get that 💯

[@JT-466]

and dogs sometimes also do what they want. I got almost bitten by one, more likely than having to use your knife as defense against a human imo...

[@nelsonr1467]

@JT-466 having a dagger is better than nothing against a pibull

[@tomasstascak4196]

They looks good but I do have ocd and the chisel grind is sooo disturbing

[@411Outdoors]

It’s definitely different for sure! That’s the one thing I would change

[@LeeorEngelstein]

That was a great review! I happen to work for GSM and I manage cold steel and SOG products. Do you have contact info for us to communicate?

[@411Outdoors]

Absolutely 🙂👍 [e-mail]

[@Codevil.]

It does look like Casian's

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely 👍

[@Christopher33312]

Lol... Not as easy as you think... Heck, it's REALLY hard to do what you do. 😊😊😊

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you sir 🙂👊

[@Rikki-Tikki-Tavi]

Anyone try an ulticlip on these sheaths?

[@411Outdoors]

They have a very uneven surface, my friend. I’m not sure if they would work. It would be awkward.

[@Rikki-Tikki-Tavi]

@@411Outdoors Thanks!

[@Im_With_Stupid]

I have the Safe Maker 1, which is basically the Counter Tac with a push dagger handle and I like the design as a stabbing wea.... err, puncturing tool, but dang if I can get it sharp. Maybe I got one from a bad batch, but it's the hardest steel I have ever seen. I know it's just AUS 8, but I can't even cut the burr off with a diamond strop. It's crazy.

[@brianbender8752]

I want one but I can't carry it in pa

[@411Outdoors]

Some definite strong regulations out there

[@ghozt9119]

My blades is my jewelry

[@Thoringald77]

It isn't the same blade. The one in the movie has something written across the base of the blade, just above the hilt. The counter tac 1 doesn't have that

[@411Outdoors]

👍 I’m sure his had a better sheath

[@Thoringald77]

@@411Outdoors yeah most likely

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

next review: tai pan

[@kenm4678]

Simply a copy of the Gerber Boot Knife Mk1.

[@411Outdoors]

Interesting 👍

[@powersww1reset]

100% same knife in Wick

[@411Outdoors]

Most def👍👍

[@2104dogface]

Sadly they r a no go in my state for carry. it's about ACCESSORIZING your knife has to match yr jeans or shirt & boots "does this 1 make my butt look big or this 1' ok the GF just gave me "THE LOOK "as i typed this, i better stop. Crap now i have to buy her a new Grurnt Style shirt to match her CS Espada Medium

[@411Outdoors]

These are definitely some highly regulated blades. Even in my state.

[@LasseHasenfu]

the cold steel counter tac fail because its not sharp

[@411Outdoors]

The chisel grind isn’t good for slicing👍 peircing only

[@LasseHasenfu]

@@411Outdoors thats an disadvantaged in fighting because if yo can cut somebody, hes blood make it easier to get your arm out of his hands. Thank you for your reaktion on my post :) one good thing by the Countertac is the very good pointy end, which is unbreakeable, if it fall down to earth, or stick in bones or an armor plate. And I like the Clip for easy carrying by the waistband :) But i thing an disadventaged if its come to wresling is the edge.

[@Bawidamann2.0]

I have two counter tac 1 here in the Philippines, I'm thankful for everday not to use it.

[@cheechwizard7564]

😠 There ain't no such thing as, "too many knives!"

[@411Outdoors]

I agree haha!

[@johnadams4rth]

ordered 1! coldsteel is hard 2 beat. remember... never surrender your weapons! Democrats are not your friend!

[@411Outdoors]

💯👆