COLD STEEL LEATHERNECK TANTO - KNIFE DESTRUCTION TEST - UNTIL IT BREAKS - D2 STEEL - XTREME TEST

[@BradGryphonn]

I like the CS Tanto. This one in particular. So I bought a 7cm Higanokami pocket knife to satisfy my Tanto needs :) . I can never find the Cold Steel tantos in stock here in Australia.

[@joex]

"satisfy my tanto needs" hahaha, i am dying!!!! Crazy the shortage of Cold Steels in Australia!!

[@uncletomscabin2073]

Cleaver firearms QLD, stock a good range of cold steel, I know they use to sell both of the leatherneck styles in D2.

[@BradGryphonn]

@@uncletomscabin2073 Thanks. I'll have a look. I find that more often than not, the larger Tanto style knives are out of stock. I probably don't need any more knives but hey, 'it's for the collection'...

[@uncletomscabin2073]

@@BradGryphonn Don't need another knife that sounds like what my missus say's, but I know she wrong.

[@PTSDexplosion]

How are knife laws in Australia?

[@klausheisler5014]

Did surprisingly well for D2 to be fair. You're never going to break it with normal use, even harder tasks like splitting/batoning won't be a problem. A secondary convex will probably stop the very tip chipping & significantly improve edge stability overall.

[@joex]

ok, thanks for the info!!

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Tougher than I expected! GREAT testing of that knife Joe!!!

[@joex]

thanks, it took one for the family!

[@stephangrobler5524]

One should take all the broken blades and have a blade smith forge you a demascus blade in your ultimate design for all the blades.

[@joex]

actually a good idea!!!

[@boonsfrc]

Great idea 💡 👍

[@simonh2011]

That would be Awesome!

[@vwr32jeep]

And then he could beak it!

[@jonathandiamond6801]

Fuck that JoeX needs a throne. Have those broken blades made into the iron throne. Just like Game of thrones. King Blade Breaker of Austria!

[@randycisneros4111]

Another outstanding test Joe X , I have two Vintage Cold Steel SRK knives that are made out of Carbon-V steel. They were made back in the 1995 the main selling point back then was the knife being able to slam the knife tip threw a 50 gallon drum and threw a car door from the outside into the interior of the car.

[@joex]

cool, must be awesome knives!!!

[@nicocooper9217]

Right on. I have the 1st bolo khukri they ever made back from the 90s as well. Damn thing was like 600 bucks. But its been my backpacking blade for almost 30 years. Got one chip in it and took a dremel and ground it sharp again. Thing is a monster. They dont make them that bad ass anymore.

[@那個誰-y1j]

D2 ,a tool steel, performs well on cutting while its toughness is not good. Such steel will perform sturdy in short-blade knife or folding knife if budget concerns.

[@joex]

ok, that could be true!

[@arthurarthur2937]

I have pretty much the same knife, it looks the same, but it is named "Zero Error". I have to say that this knife is amazing. I take him to the work and it perform every task with no problem. Everybody should got him self one of these!!

[@userRossDema]

I thought CS Leatherneck tanto D2 is probably the sturdiest tanto knife on the market, but it has just been debunked. Your previous Ka-Bar tanto extreme test showed us better results, I believe. In your opinion what tanto knife is worth of attention? Briliant job, thanks Joe!

[@joex]

thanks, i am not sure which is the best, wait for my CS RECON SOUT in San Mai!!!! vid upload soon!

[@billmorrigan386]

Good test. D2 seems to be pretty tough. It is certainly tougher than 440 and 154 while charts would lead you to believe they are of the same toughness. Thanks for the video - it really helps making purchasing choices and shows how different steels really perform, and it shows that steel charts are just advertising gimmicks. So D2 is probably on par with Elmax in toughness or at least with S35VN. I think it's still a good steel for folders but big survival fixed blades should be made out of 1055 or 1095 or something like that.

[@joex]

yeah, i mostly agree! cheers!

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

d2 is not nearly as tough as elmax lol, i doubt it is even as tough as 154cm. i don't think it did well here, tip went fast, and the blade snapped. i've chipped many d2 blades from just cutting 0815 stuff, rarely happens with 154 or 440c.

[@patricktakada9551]

These tests are more useful for examining a knife design, rather than a steel. There are too many variables to make conclusions like you are doing here. For all we know the HRC of this knife is 58, while the charts you've seen have shown it at 62 or something. This knife did okay.

[@willamxavier7305]

This knife appeared to perform better than kabar bk9.

[@billmorrigan386]

@@willamxavier7305 Yeah, good point. It looks like they have put too much Rockwell hardness on the 1095 steel of the Kabar bk9. So making purchases based on the type of steel alone may backfire, as manufacturers often put excessive Rockwell hardness on the blade, and the Rockwell number is not available for every knife. They primarily cater to knife collectors, use stainless steels, excessive Rockwell numbers, etc. Most expensive knives are way too brittle to be survival knives including those that are advertised as survival knives but in reality they are way too brittle like the Kabar bk9. This means that tests like the ones on this channel are of crucial importance when choosing more or less expensive knife for outdoorsmanship. And the Kabar bk9 is a bad chopper despite the 1095 steel because metal fatigue will accumulate and it will break into pieces, as the manufacturer put too much Rockwell on the blade.

[@johnnyboi5003]

Great Test! Can you test a Kabar D2 Extreme Fighting/Utility knife?? I wonder if their D2 steel breaks just as easy.

[@joex]

need to look into that!

[@Ve-suvius]

Noss had a video of that one in a destruction test. The very tip broke off when hammering/stabbign it through sheet metal. The channel "All Outdoor" has many video's of Noss. But I can't find the Kabar D2 Extreme Fighting/Utility knife on it.

[@ЭдвинСвенцяны]

It's just incredibly cool how you do knife tests ! Keep testing and crushing these knives in the same spirit ! It would be very interesting to see how long it lasts the Cold Steel Recon Scout. Keep it up, Joe X 💪🏻👏

[@joex]

i did some Cold Steels Recon, i am not sure if your knife is in there, check my channel! thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5DGk6OpatF1mKM

[@joejohnson4183]

@@joex Different knife , you did the folder what he is referring to is the fixed blade Recon Scout , smaller version of the Trailmaster . And I have several so would be very curious to see if they would pass your testing .

[@joex]

@@joejohnson4183 ok, thanks for the info!!

[@Observer413]

Lately i find myself learning a lot about D2 steel, initially from many table review channels i got an impression that D2 is a brittle/chippy meh budget steel, but this vid, DBK leatherneck bowie review as well Rollshambo EDC vid about D2(it being well rounded steel overall when heat treated properly) made me view it in way more positive light.

[@joex]

ok cool!

[@John..18]

I'm thinking of getting one of these, your tests have helped me choose,, it looks very good,, thank you...

[@joex]

cool!!

[@jennytolls5057]

Keep up the good work man, you’re a legend. Stay safe during your tests :)

[@joex]

will do, thanks!

[@thomasjefferson6326]

Good Job Joe X !!! As usual, you are actually the only one who puts these knives to the test, and will show the weaknesses at the extreme use. All these other reviewers Think cutting para cord and cutting paper is a big deal …. oohhh cuts paper. Then they say what a good knife this is. I will never buy a knife from them. Any knife that is worth a shit should go through Joe X testing and approval “now that’s a knife!”

[@joex]

thanks a lot Thomas!!! because of all those other videos where u see nothing, i started this channel! cheers!

[@budthecyborg4575]

5:38 Another plastic handle knife surprising me when it doesn't break at the tang. Good handle design.

[@joex]

yes!

[@Pokipoki1234]

Great test ! Knowing this held up so long with your tests it will survive normal use . 👍🏻

[@joex]

thats true!

[@greenwhite8133]

Best knife tester on KZbin

[@joex]

thanks a lot!

[@ZefKomodo]

Hi Joe... Wowww...nice and badass test... now I've got 1pc of CS Leatherneck Tanto...this knife looks handsome and gallant... I'm lovin'it...😘👍👍👍

[@joex]

it is a good knife!! cheers!

[@411Outdoors]

Always fun to watch! I’ve been obsessing over the other version. Will probably pick up and review. Take care👊

[@joex]

thanks! u are doing good i see on your channel!!! happy for you!!!!!!!!

[@joex]

i tested the bowie too, i am not impressed!!!

[@411Outdoors]

@@joex thanks brother 👊glad to see you back!

[@411Outdoors]

@@joex good info! Is there one you recommend that is similar and better

[@hightower196X]

„What are you sending me?! What the f§&@%!“ 😂😂🍻 That sound again! „Schwuiiiing!“ 😂

[@joex]

yeah, keep on watching my friend!!!

[@willamxavier7305]

Thanks for the hard work. I'm thinking for my next knife but going back and forth between leatherneck tanto and recon tanto. Want to hear your opinion on which is a better choice.

[@joex]

i would go with the recon tanto! SK5 because it is cheaper!

[@willamxavier7305]

@@joex thanks for the input.

[@joex]

@@willamxavier7305

[@extremesurvival5738]

Muy buen video Joe !! 👌 No me e tomado el tiempo de ver todos tus vídeos pero todo lo que subes es muy entretenido 😆 sigue así hombre !! Y cuídate mucho un abrazo desde chile 🇨🇱🤝

[@joex]

gracias amigo!!!

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Good job Joe! You’re gonna be at 4k soon!!!

[@joex]

hope so!

[@Ve-suvius]

@@joex Will be.

[@shadown5757]

I am surprised that your CS leatherneck tanto broke so easily. There is another video done by a couple of Russian KZbin content creators in which they submit the blade to harsh tests to include batoning tree splitting cuts and even a heavy tree lift and the knife did really well and doesn’t show any deficiencies during the harsh tests. Like always great video 😎👍

[@joex]

it was hard abuse in the stamp!

[@joex]

much to much abuse!

[@Curtis3366]

It didn't break easily.

[@SantisValiant]

Love your tests. I would really like to see how the Buck 119 does

[@joex]

i did the Buck 119, check my vids!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWmYf4KDiq16r6c

[@lucianbrad4291]

Hey Joe, Looks like the Leatherneck Tanto is decently strong ... Of course, your tests are pretty extreme - so, might say that Leatherneck is pretty strong ? The D2 , while not a bad steel, is too hard (1.5 % carbon) making it a bit brittle and also very hard to sharpen ...😜

[@joex]

it is a ok knife for the price i would say, nice stabber!

[@lucianbrad4291]

@@joex Is good for self defense, isn't it ?

[@joex]

@@lucianbrad4291 yes it is for sure!

[@nightraid7]

Another one bites the dust😉great work Joe

[@joex]

thanks Night Raider!

[@edilbertaq]

Thanks!!!

[@joex]

u are welcome!

[@thibaudw4496]

Hello, is it possible to make a test about the Ka-Bar D2 Extreme?

[@joex]

sorry no!

[@earendil8844]

Can u do Cold Steel pro Lite clip point, destruction test?

[@joex]

i will try

[@rickboz4494]

Not too shabby for a $70 knife Thanks for this review Joe, although I did miss the G17 handle test 🙂 Keep yourself safe and well protected - I worry that a snapped blade is going to bite you bad one of these days

[@joex]

in the end it is a cool blade!

[@joex]

if i die i die, i dont care!

[@rickboz4494]

@@joex You're an awesome inspirational dude Sending you good MOJO - and hoping you believe in yourself just as much as We believe in you 👍

[@joex]

@@rickboz4494 thanks!

[@spearstactical7643]

I wish you would've done more of a test on this Knife, Pretty much ANY Knife would Break in the short test of this Knife, I would like to see more done to it Please.

[@joex]

my first knife period of testi ng!

[@cory5890]

Not a full tang but much bigger than the kabar and I think it holds up better, love the kabar but have regular leatherneck and it’s awesome and now I have even more confidence in it after watching you pry with it. Thanks for the great videos

[@joex]

it is bette than a ka bar for sure!

[@vladmaiorov1072]

Thanks for your videos! Nothing like this on the internet. What do you think are the toughest and most reliable folders?

[@joex]

Cold Steels for sure!

[@nektarios6194]

Im really glad i got this knife many years back ,it was costing 80 euro's in 2015, now it costs 170 euro's in Greece!!!

[@joex]

wow, thats a jump, everything is fuckkking expensive nowadays!!!

[@joex]

@@DirtBagBeardo thats a good price i think!

[@ghost.3409]

Honestly it is very impressive for the price of the knife to withstand that much force. Quality is quite good.

[@joex]

it is a ok blade for killlling zombies°

[@charlesc6375]

Thank you for this video.

[@joex]

u are welcome!

[@ulary]

Another fabulous video.I wish cold steel can make this knife on the heavier side and 1 inch extra blade length

[@joex]

thanks, that would be cool!

[@samparker2219]

Should test the lion steel t5 at some point would be Interesting to no what it takes to break it being niolox

[@vencahdedavena]

Tvoje videa jsou super. Dívám se na ně a pokaždé ti dám like. 👍

[@joex]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@J.B.-in7cx]

You could cut the handle to see the tang. Great review!

[@joex]

thanks!

[@loboibero7512]

Esa punta aguantó más de lo esperado. Creo que estos cold steel son mejores cuchillos que los USMC kabar, tu qué opinas? Otro gran vídeo, otra gran prueba. Saludos.

[@joex]

gracias, tip of the Ka Bars are better!

[@DDDYLN]

@ JOE X - did you happen to measure the full blade length to the hand guard?

[@joex]

no i did not!

[@DDDYLN]

@@joex I asked because I'm wondering if the Tanto version is longer than advertised. They say both the clip point and tanto versions are 6.75". However, they used to say the Cold Steel Recon Tanto was 6.75", just like the SRK, but it's longer. It's actually longer than a standard Ka-Bar.

[@michiganedge4770]

Great video and test. I would say that is one strong knife. You put it through the ringer !

[@cwsmith17]

Awesome knife

[@joex]

indeed!

[@swamprat1177]

keep working these are the best tests iv seeb

[@joex]

will do, thanks!

[@Paul-VanHorn]

Mine says Japan on it. It is one of the older models. Great video!

[@joex]

ok!

[@vadimkovalchuk5711]

You have to change the delivery service)) Thank you for unboxing and tests!

[@joex]

u are welcome!

[@budthecyborg4575]

Surprisingly, a much better knife than the original Ka-Bar!

[@joex]

you can compare it, but i would prefer the Ka-Bar USMC Tanto!

[@Ve-suvius]

Ka-bar 1266... That would be my choice as a stabber of the Ka-bar's. Or else the 1213. Though the BK7 would probably do well also on the car hood.

[@royneder351]

Good to see it broke at the highest stress point and not at the tang. When you break a concieled tang knife, I wish you would dismantle the handle for us to see inside.

[@joex]

so many wishes.....

[@junoandyoda202]

How about an edge retention test prior to actually destroying the knife? Maybe a simple shaving or paper cut to show the out of the box sharpness then proceed to chopping wood maybe 3 whacks, cut paper to check edge. Proceed with 10 whacks then paper cut test. Keep doing 10 whacks and paper cut test until it fails paper cut test. Afterward go on with the gorilla test of tip strength and onward to nuclear bomb test.

[@joex]

good idea!

[@nicolanicola1067]

Wow Joe! You are the best!

[@joex]

thanks Nicola!

[@jeremybryant5778]

tang is rat tail but looks much wider than kabar's tang. i think it did pretty good. would you recommend it Joe X?

[@joex]

it is a good knife for fighting, thats for sure but i wont recommend it!

[@jeremybryant5778]

@@joex thanks

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Have you tested the cold steel drop forge survivalist? I would like to see that. Thinking of buying one or recon tanto in sk5

[@joex]

yes i did 2 of them!

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

@@joex ok thanks

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

The Leatherneck has a full tang. It obviously has to be narrowed slightly so that the handle will fit over it.

[@joex]

ok!

[@SASHAB0Y]

5:40 and thats why you put sleeves under a cloves☺️

[@joex]

ok!

[@Sarge2112]

So Joe what's the toughest knife you have destroyed?

[@joex]

maybe this one!

[@jenHry-ng3pw]

Very appropriate test. I think tantos are the best in stabbing people behind car doors, so startingwith a car is a great idea.

[@joex]

exactly

[@krisrhebergen]

I might have to get the tanto now

[@ALESS9999]

More views for my man Joe X, he's so badass 🤟🤟🤟

[@joex]

thanks, kalibre!!!

[@janikdo4560]

I am giving LIKE for outstanding effort to brake it!! Seems, I finally chosen the knife! 😁

[@joex]

thanks a lot!

[@vietnamsurvival7213]

Morakniv Companion Spark?

[@joex]

sparking like fire starter?

[@standardcitizen5948]

I would love to see how the Ontario USN Mk3 Mod 0 Navy Seal knife would hold up. Thank you for beating all these amazing knives to pieces so we don't have to! :)

[@joex]

maybe, i take a look!

[@baxtrom]

“Looks like a German politician (Karl L)”, hahaha 🤣 Now I seem to recall you managed to permanently bend the ka bar usmc, I think it was the tang that bent, but here when the leatherneck finally breaks it’s a brittle failure at the base of the knife, not the tang? So it seems to be a tough tang whatever type it is Great video as usual 😉

[@joex]

thanks, yes this weird dude!

[@legionnaires]

So....theory about D2 steel chipping is true. I was considering this Tanto to buy as my second knife but not now, much better optiin is VG-10 San Mai and even a SK-5 . I was expecting much more from D2.

[@joex]

thats why R2D2 rules in Star wars!

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cooles Video 👍 Danke für die Info und die Links 👍

[@joex]

no problemo, danke!

[@arturohammersley9703]

The dichotomy of lifestyles in 20 seconds. What I assume is a family riding their bikes on a beautiful day VS a guy in full camo and wearing a gas mask on top of a car punching holes in the hood with a knife to test the durability of that knife for a KZbin video.

[@joex]

that was where the trouble started!

[@Специальныйагент009]

Super! 👍👍

[@joex]

danke!

[@brr8888]

Not bad.

[@USMC03OG]

You gotta check out the (tops operator 7)

[@joex]

i will!

[@Michael-wj8ey]

Nice review man! You should check out the coldsteel Bowie knife 1917 frontier Bowie

[@joex]

i look into that!!! thanks!

[@lamenature1420]

fantastic for D2 , no , incredible

[@joex]

yes!

[@Ve-suvius]

For D2 it actually did quite well yes.

[@ckiv1992]

Holy crap. This things a powerhouse

[@joex]

it kind of is! or do you mean me?

[@KnivesSurvival]

Joe can I ask you,, Who finances your channel?

[@joex]

i bought all knives by myself, i just got a bunch of "NEDFOSS" Knives and the APO1S from Survival Lilly for free, the rest i bought at lamnia.com, or "knives and tools", i think i paid about 4000 to 5000 Euro till now. thats why i have this: www.buymeacoffee.com/JOEX thing going on, but it is not really working!!

[@KnivesSurvival]

@@joex thats a lot to put out.

[@dominik2631]

Des Cold Steel Master Tanto San Mai 35AB sollest mal testen, sollt mehr aushalten als des Leatherneck Tanto. Super Video übrigens. Gruß aus Tirol.

[@joex]

danke, werd mal schauen!

[@Nxtrice]

Pretty good for the price I think! 65-70 here in the US.

[@joex]

thats awesome, here everything is fuckking expensive!!!

[@dave7569]

how much do you spend on knives in a year?

[@joex]

🥶

[@jdemeter4357]

Cold steel knives can take a serious abuse and still be strong.

[@dkperu8558]

? This one looks weak man

[@joex]

it did ok, but still exploded, but it is an ok knife!

[@ernest9606]

Always injoy the torture test but not one single torture test on the sog bowie knives. 2. 0. Or the super bowie

[@joex]

thanks!

[@tyrant8485]

Maybe try an ontario knife sp1 next.

[@joex]

at the moment not, maybe later this year!

[@nicocooper9217]

I like how you used a stronger knife to break the leatherneck... because i carry that stronger boker knife!

[@joex]

cool!

[@vikingmanuel9081]

No tan mal, bueno para situaciones civiles de supervivencia, un acero decente, probablemente un SF hubiera resistido más en la punta, D2 es buen acero para supervivencia civil teniendo en cuenta su “fragilidad”, para uso militar probablemente sería mejor otro tipo de acero si necesitas saltar de un paracaídas y hacer cosas locas y extremas con el cuchillo

[@joex]

si, gracias!

[@Vito-G]

You are the knifekiller😃

[@joex]

i know, and i love it!

[@cedricklara2303]

I'm from Philippines Can i Request to Try Cold steel Kobun ☺️👍🏻

[@joex]

hi to the Philippines, been there, love it, i did CS Kobun already, video will uploaded soon!

[@cedricklara2303]

I'm a fan of Cs knife And i really Satisfied to your test video You are bad ass man Keep it up I will recommend to my friends to watch your video and subscribe your channel More videos Sir ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joex]

@@cedricklara2303 thanks a lot!!

[@VonTeutoburg]

WTF - I know I commented and liked here in the past. :( Great video! Prost!

[@joex]

some comments disappear! YT dont like my style!

[@cap_trueno2941]

Que precio tiene aprox??

[@joex]

120

[@cap_trueno2941]

@@joex Gracias!

[@frankstarship6381]

I bought one, the handle and guard were loose. I returned it for another one. Guess what; same issue. I do not recommend.

[@joex]

Ok!🤟🤟🤟

[@llesguteD]

Kannst du bitte Mal das Komwero mit D2 Stahl testen.Preis 45€ bei Amazon.#Deine Test sind der HAMMER!!!

[@joex]

danke!

[@joex]

momentan nicht, sorry

[@4850937]

D2 might be too weak. "denty, looks like the German politician" I agree. possibly better: 14C28N, AEB-L, 13C26, 3V, or 5160

[@joex]

ok thanks for the info, not so much in the news any more about "this guy" !! haha

[@Ve-suvius]

It did really well on the car. Went through easy. The very tip of it broke off quickly though. Might be the D2 , being a little more brittle. How do you regard the handle material of the Leatherneck vs the Ka-bar kraton. Is the rubber on the Leatherneck the same, or harder rubber etc.

[@joex]

handle material, it is similar to the Ka Bar Fighting Knife, the black handle ones! good grip, nice handle! i don't like the Kraton so much from the Kabar! in comparison to the karton i like the Leatherneck much more!

[@Ve-suvius]

@@joex The Kraton is softer I imagine?

[@apollosun6268]

Pretty tough knife.

[@joex]

💪💪💪👍

[@angrysquirrel187]

That thing pierced that roof easily...

[@joex]

very!

[@evenhand7743]

👍👍👍👍

[@The4cp]

So way better than the original Kabar.

[@joex]

maybe!

[@jurgenwerndl1139]

Hat mich echt überrascht das es doch so lange gebraucht hat bis es dann doch gebrochen war...die Spitze mit den Piefke Politiker hat mich dann auch gebrochen 🤣🤘

[@tettranvlog5965]

Bạn test dao kabar 1266 đi tôi rất mong được xem video

[@uncineva7670]

So, to buy this or not ? 😁

[@joex]

this u have to decide on your own

[@uncineva7670]

@@joex i don t know what to do. Haha. I need some help.

[@joex]

call 911

[@uncineva7670]

@@joex 😂😂😂

[@Greenmachine305]

Wow! Impressed with the test and the knife.

[@joex]

cool! thanks!

[@S0meassh0le]

Ah yes, a cold steel ka bar

[@joex]

hybrid!