Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto in CTS-XHP - review and sharpening.

This is a review of the Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto. The video has discussion on the knife and it's performance. The video also documents sharpening the knife and my thoughts on Cold Steels XHP.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

I lucked out when I found my Cold Steel ultimate hunter in CTS-XHP almost a year after the switch to CPM-S35VN. Which I love S35VN too but for my money the XHP just seems to perform a little better both in use and sharpening. Love that steel! And the knife. The recon-1 is a hellovu blade too. Great explanation and overview btw.

[@thestig007]

I think CTS-XHP performs well because it's very fine grained. The edge doesn't get overly toothy with use.

[@TheWct3rd]

I have used this knife for the past 5 years in the aus 8. I'm getting the xhp in four days!! Can't wait!! Love this design and strength of the lock and the handles!!! Cold steel did an awesome job with the design!! Great video! Keep it up brother

[@turbotimthree]

I love cts-xhp.

[@gorillahd9247]

Excellent video and a great overview of the Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto. I just ordered the newest version today.

[@danielbeekhuizen1511]

Wow, that blade is something else! What a beauty. Excellent review! Thanks man

[@michaelchristy4982]

Daniel Beekhuizen thank you.

[@stlchevy95]

have the same blade, gets crazy sharp with nothing more than a walmart stone and a pocket arkansas stone and keeps the edge forever. love it

[@marcv.5574]

Semper Fi. Good review, good channel. Just started an interest in different knives. Have had clip point AUS8 Recon1 and just purchased a ZT 0620CF in 204p which actually led me to your videos/channel.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Opponent Khaos nice. I'm glad it led you to the channel.

[@f22shift]

CS CTS XHP performs really well in my use. I cleared out a dense trail that was overgrown with branches and vines. Then by accident I sliced through my north face boot. All the way through and luckily missed my foot. It sliced it open like I was slicing air. There was no friction. This was the colossus model. A funny looking knife but it's performs really well with a huge wide thin flat grind. It's like a spyderco on steroids lol.

[@michaelchristy4982]

f22shift CS does a good job with it.

[@mrcraig5872]

awesome review. I have a aus8 4 inch tanto and a mini spear point. Just bought the 4 inch spear point with the new steel can't wait. Thanks for the sharpening tips. I'm gonna have to put them to use.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Mr Craig I just got the 4 inch spear point in XHP as well. It's a solid model.

[@littlewoody5539]

Nice job on the review . Go Cold STeel !

[@EarthAlien51]

Fresh content!!! Love it bro, keep it commin!

[@michaelchristy4982]

Val Valiant I thought you'd like this one.

[@EarthAlien51]

Michael Christy this makes you an awesome youtuber! I actually didnt expect you to be so positiv about it. Thats interesting to see your full opinion on the knife and cold steel :)

[@dubglock2312]

love that blade!!! love how sharp u get ur knives!!!

[@michaelchristy4982]

Dubglock23 thank you. They did do a good job with it.

[@knifecollector031thenether9]

Very good, informative vid. Tx.

[@Sharpbevel]

My favorite knife channel. Another excellent video. When CS first came out with their CTS XHP I thought "about time!" Wasn't a fan of their 8A and blade coating. I just got Spyderco's Kbife Center exclusive Manix in CTS XHP and I'm even more impressed with how long it's staying sharp. I would love to see a comparison between the two. Thanks for all the great work You do.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Sharpbevel I thought the same thing when I heard they were coming out with XHP. I was also excited to see them using 3V. I have one of their knives in that steel.

[@Sharpbevel]

What 3V knife do you have? I have the AK-47 field knife but it's still new in the box-Greg

[@michaelchristy4982]

I have the Cold Steel Pendleton Hunter. I really like the way that 3V sharpens. I want to do a review on the knife.

[@johnroberts6695]

Cold Steel has stopped making it's 5.5-inch Recon 1 and is now only listing the 4-inchers in its catalogs. Wonder why? Also, what do you have against AUS8A? I've used it extensively and Cold Steel's heat treat is right on. AUS8A sharpens up just fine and to blisteringly sharp. I know many people who hard use AUS8A and the only complaints I've heard are from those who use CRKT AUS8 and, more commonly, AUS8 Chinese comparable 8Cr13. I prefer nicer steels all things being equal, but nice steels cost more, and frankly, there are some places I carry primarily for self protection. And in such cases, it mattereth not what the steel is as long as it's very sharp. The original CS OSS and similar knives originally were made in 420. Lynn Thompson upgraded them to AUS8A and they're still top grade fighting knives, but the old 420s continue to be outstanding fighting knives for man or beast. I love tantos and the knife you have here have hollow grind blades. Not the best for batonning, but it didn't surprise me that your knife cut so well. The slab roof of the knife makes it plenty strong and the tip almost unbreakable, and the hollow grind will give it a great edge.

[@Jef]

Your edges are fantastic. Well done sir. You put that thing through hell. VERY surprised it still shaved. Cold Steel seems to have perfected that cts-xhp. Thanks for sharing

[@michaelchristy4982]

thank you. I was surprised it was still shaving too. Cold Steel is doing something right with XHP. I've heard that they did an excellent job with their AUS8 as well.

[@hivemind5137]

Jef Jewell I have heard cold steel explain their xhp as a stainless d2 which is freaking outstanding

[@hivemind5137]

Jef Jewell I have heard cold steel explain their xhp as a stainless d2 which is freaking outstanding IP

[@timbo4374]

I love tactical knives. I love the looks of them, and let's face it, just because it is tactical, doesn't mean it can't be used for your everyday cutting tasks. They still have a point and a sharp edge. No I don't buy them for self defense..I have never, and hope I never will need to use a knife for self defense. That's not why I like them, I just love the looks of them. I'm not a big fan of tanto's though..I like either clip points or spear points. Just my personal preference.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Tim Gannon I have the spear point in this knife as well. Love it. Nothing wrong with liking a knife for the aesthetics.

[@katfish4052]

Best knife vids around imho

[@michaelchristy4982]

Kat Fish thank you.

[@michaelmostardi5719]

Great video, I learned a lot. Just purchased one of these CS Recons'. Would I be able to sharpen this tanto on a Spyderco Sharpmaker, when it needs it?

[@bobwampler3387]

Excellent review

[@michaelchristy4982]

Bob Wampler thank you.

[@tomn1026]

Good job great video , very informative work take care peace out T.E.N.

[@michaelbonade4667]

the Recon and Lawman series, since the redesign scrapping of steel liners, have deserved a better blade steel ..and there are LOTS of Cold Steel fans that own the older models who will now go out and buy the upgraded knives as well...in addition to folks that are now committed to buying these knives for the first time because of the upgrade ...oh, and the superior, not to mention more attractive blade coating

[@zeroa6]

Very, very nice review.

[@michaelchristy4982]

zeroa6 thank you.

[@gregwalker4236]

can't see the need to apologize for "tactical" knives. of course i have been retired for a long time and not out there among 'um. i sport a ladybug on my keychain and don't normally carry a big knife, and if i do, i don't advertise it. thanks for the great review!

[@MrSATism]

Are the DMT stones necessary to sharpen this steel? Or would non-diamond​ stones work as well?

[@thestig007]

CTS-XHP is definitely one of my favorite steels. Holds a glass smooth edge for a VERY long time. If you run your fingernail down the edge, it doesn't get toothy for a very very long time.

[@michaelchristy4982]

TheStig ZeroZeroZero I deliberately made this edge toothy with a lot of bite. Cold Steel's XHP seems to take that type of edge really well.

[@thestig007]

My only experience is with Spyderco's XHP.

[@randyparker8009]

👍's up and enjoyed.And may the blessings of the Lord be upon you all.

[@EarthAlien51]

And btw this is also my most favorite channel! I would like to support you. If there is any chance let me know! I also wondered if i could send you my cold steel 4max. I would like to hear your oppinion on it. Blade geometry over all built quality and stuff. Your channel is the only thing that pushes the fun factor up again, when we talk about youtube. Everything is just so normal, i dont get exited anymore. But your videos are awesome :D

[@michaelchristy4982]

Val Valiant I'm glad you like the channel so much. I'm not ready to work with other people's knives right now. I'm just too busy. But maybe some point in the near future.

[@EarthAlien51]

sounds awesome i'm in!

[@Nxtrice]

Very nice!

[@carlostovar8585]

I wish I had the money back then for cts xhp. Only got recon 1 mini clip point in cts xhp. Now it’s s35vn turn

[@deanobenito]

great chanel been looking for one like this since j davis stopped. deano

[@michaelchristy4982]

I'm glad you like the channel.

[@freakdaddy7041]

How do you keep you hair on your arm!! LOL!! I had to go to my legs, so I didn't always look like I've got mange. You are an awesome reviewer. Keep up the good work!

[@michaelchristy4982]

Freakdaddy70 at this point, I avoid shaving the hair on my arms to check the edge. It looks strange in a professional setting.

[@OLMmedic]

Nice. I like their xhp. I have 2 cold steel knives. Both are xhp. Sold my aus8 ak47. It wouldent keep an edge at all. An older recon one in aus8 steel was great. Must have been the heat treat that was bad on my AK.

[@michaelchristy4982]

olmmedic maybe the HT was bad, or maybe they changed how they were heat treating it. They do a good job with XHP, at least from what I've seen.

[@chucknunface]

I need to get a Cold Steel CTS-XHP before the're completely switched over to S35VN.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Chuck Nunface yes you do.

[@stormnordnes1189]

I am waiting for a recon 1 in s35vn, but I got a dull cts xhp tanto today in a trade.. used the worksharp Ken Onion with blade grinding attatchment, out a 20 degree edge on it and wow... it sharpen up easy as aus8 but because it's a harder steel it feels much sharper.. I did not even strop it after the 12000 grid belt..

[@chipdouglas3565]

What other CTS-XHP Cold Steel knives do you have, as you mentioned you have other CS knives in this steel ? If I may ask, what is your favorite of those CS knives ? Btw, your videos are very interesting. They're more practical and overall I enjoy them more so than most other similar You Tube videos related to knives. Keep them coming :)

[@EarthAlien51]

as i can see you got the tanto version of the recon 1, if you would decide between a clip point or spear point wich would it be? i mean clip point looks sexy as hell but the point is weaker looking to me. i planned to get one soon.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Val Valiant I wanted the spear point. I got the Tanto instead, but I still think about picking up a spear point.

[@frankwoods135]

Do you have the cold steel holdout? Been thinking about getting one before they switch to s30v or s35v

[@michaelchristy4982]

Casey Bryan I don’t have one. Might want to grab it in XHP before it’s gone.

[@johnroberts6695]

Cold Steel knives are superb, and even when they were making their blades of AUS8A, I had no issues with them. The heat treat has always been been exceptional and the steel sharpening a breeze. When I began carrying a CTS-XHP it was great, but I went back to the AUS8A because I was used to carrying the Voyager. I could have just bought an upgraded Voyager with AUS10A blade, but why bother? I could have carried my Recon 1 with a CTS-XHP if I needed a blade with a superb steel. But I carry my AUS8A blade with a breathtakingly sharp blade and it takes no time to restore my blade from meh to Heh!! Even now I frequently carry a Cold Steel 440A *Recon1* axis lock 4.3-inch (a 440A! One of the most worthless steels in the Universe!), or a *Pro-Lite* or *Night Force* 4-inch! What makes it a great steel? Because Cold Steel's fantastic heat treat!! Right now you can buy any one of hundreds of advertised knives, and not one of them can cut a stick of butter in half. You can try to sharpen said knives all day and to no avail. And that's because of the crappy heat treat. (Even Cold Steel's tech guys _hate_ the steel!) But Lynn Thompson can make 440A sing! And even experienced knife owners who _bought_ these knives accidentally nicked themselves! It was amazing. So AUS8A ain't the best stuff that came down the pike. I've yet to toss any of them and still carry a few. Don't know if I'll ever buy another CS knife again now that Lynn's gone. I'll have to wait and see what Nut'n'fancy says.

[@taylorung1952]

Did u have any problems with the small unsharpened part of the blade?

[@michaelchristy4982]

Taylor Ung no. I simply ignored the small unsharpened part of the blade.

[@scotttalkington323]

where do you get your phonebooks? I'm having trouble finding any.

[@michaelchristy4982]

I kept the one from last year, but I'm willing to bet if you call the phone company and ask for one, they'll give you one.

[@johnroberts6695]

One more thing...what's wrong with knives as weapons? Lynn Thompson has never shied away from the tactical use as knives. And the Rockwell hardness is crucial, as there are _huge_ differences in just one point. I also wish Cold Steel would try hard chrome coatings, the same as guns. You can't scratch or mar it because it has a RC of 70-71.

[@kylemiller3924]

I'm curious to what your impression of Cold Steel's AUS8. Is there a case to be made that AUS8 is a better choice for these style (4" hard use) blades in your opinion?

[@michaelchristy4982]

Kyle Miller the only advantage that AUS 8 might have is higher toughness, but other then that I'd expect no real advantage. (Maybe ease of sharpening, but that can be seen as the responsibility of the sharpener.). But if AUS 8 does have a significant increase in toughness over XHP, and that increase is something you need for your regular use, you'd probably be better off with a fixed blade. XHP is a tough enough steel that the difference should not matter.

[@kylemiller3924]

I have real trouble with the way S90V and S110V wear. They seem to lose their teeth rather quickly, while holding a working edge. Wondering if XHP is similar to that, or more like S30V or zdp189, which in my experience, almost get toothier with wear.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Kyle Miller in my experience, XHP can take a coarse edge well or polished edge well. Also, Cold Steel's XHP does really great with a coarse edge. It doesn't have the edge retention of S90V or S110V, but it'll have better toughness.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Kyle Miller I agree with you though, I've felt like S90V and S110V loose their teeth very quickly. Nice way to put it by the way.

[@kylemiller3924]

Well I'm sold. There's not a better gloved/winter folder than a Cold Steel. I've got a Recon 1 and an AK47. Lawman might be next. Then again, the tanto Recon 1 in this video looks like fun. Thanks for the insights. BTW, I think AUS 8 is underrated these days. Don't tell the guy I sold it to, but I'll take the AUS8-A in my Recon 1 over the 110V in the Native I had.

[@blueline5614]

Awesome work as usual! Since you are working "tactical" knives, have you considered picking up an Emerson? I would love to see what you can do on a chisel edge.

[@michaelchristy4982]

blueline561 thanks. The chisel grinds are actually what has always kept me away from Emerson. Seems like some people love them, and some people hate them. They've just never done it for me. And really, it's more that one side of the knife is blank, not the edge grind. I'm not posing an argument on function. I just don't like the look of it.

[@blueline5614]

Michael Christy I just picked up an Emerson Mini Roadhouse which is actually V ground with a chisel edge. It's 154cm @ 57-59. I will see how sharp I can get it after I put it to some hard use.

[@taylorung1952]

Between the para 2 and recon 1 what would you pick for a hard use folder?

[@michaelchristy4982]

Taylor Ung the Recon 1. But I also think that "hard using" a folder (like batoning logs with it) is stupid. An activity like batoning is a ridiculous expectation to put onto a folding knife.

[@taylorung1952]

When i mean hard use i dont mean batoning but hard cutting?

[@michaelchristy4982]

Taylor Ung the PM2 will cut better, but the Recon 1 probably has an stronger build... maybe. It's a tough call. I've been fairly rough with both (without going into misuse of the knives), and both did great. But you have to keep in mind, Spyderco's are made to cut, which is really the purpose of a knife. But both are good choices. If you're trying to decide which one to get, save and get both.

[@frankwoods135]

There's Rockwell files you could buy that will give you a good idea of the Rockwell on any knife I think you might scratch the coating

[@michaelchristy4982]

Casey Bryan that's really interesting. I already found them on Amazon after reading your comment. I might have to look into them.

[@joshuawong8882]

which blade style would you recommend ?

[@michaelchristy4982]

joshua wong which ever one you want.

[@EarthAlien51]

hey michael, do you have any tipps for getting highest achieveble sharpness on a cs xhp? i have spyderco rods and strops from 5 to 0,010 micron. No wood or anything else. Could you write down a guide? i want to cut toilet paper if that is in reach :P

[@michaelchristy4982]

Burak Yilmaz if you're going that fine on the strops and not getting the result you want, the issue is in the stone portion of sharpening. You can have the best strops in the world, but if the work on the stones isn't right, it won't matter.

[@EarthAlien51]

Michael Christy all right im Trying to get better results

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

I just bought my today and I was wondering how easy is to sharpen. This helped a lot thanks. Do you know of any good website where I can information about the steels easy of sharpness, corrosion resistance and toughness?

[@michaelchristy4982]

PowerMadHeadBanger no, but which Steel are you curious about?

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

Michael Christy cts-xhp

[@michaelchristy4982]

PowerMadHeadBanger XHP is not bad to sharpen. If course it will work with diamond stones, but it won't resist being sharpened on water stones either (or other alumina stones), because it doesn't contain high amounts of vanadium or even tungsten. It's corrosion resistance should be very good at 16% chromium with 1.60% carbon. The steels toughness should be good as well. Even though the steel is high in chromium, it's not heavy in vanadium, tungsten, moly, etc.

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

Thank you very much Michael. I am preparing myself to make a review on the Spear point version of this knife and this information will help.

[@michaelchristy4982]

PowerMadHeadBanger I have the spear point version too. I like it a lot. It's a really good model.

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

If you had to choose a steel for this knife that you would be as strong as possible and as budget friendly as possible, what steel would you choose? I just think that a brittle steel makes no sense to pair with the TriAd lock and I think a super expensive steel makes no sense in tactical knife because if you gonna carry it can be apprehended by the policeman.

[@michaelchristy4982]

PowerMadHeadBanger a brittle steel doesn’t make any sense for a tactical knife. However, a steel like CTS-XHP isn’t a brittle steel. In fact, steels being out through the PM process increases their toughness. I think CruWear would be a good choice. I don’t mind a little bit of cost to a knife. I don’t have problems with the police. Also, if I’m choosing a knife steel (especially something I might need to depend on), I don’t think it’s the time to hold back on cost.

[@jacobbell1469]

Where do you find the hairs? Haha thanks for the video I have that same knife in the aus 8 version it's a tank I used the crap out of it. Glad to hear you like the new steel because I just got the ti lite in that steel and wasn't sure about it haven't used it much.

[@michaelchristy4982]

jacob bell no worries on the new steel. Cold Steel is doing a good job with it. The new coating is better too. Even if you did have a problem with the steel, Cold Steel (in my experience) is great about taking care of warranty issues.

[@jacobbell1469]

Awesome thanks for the reply. You seem to really know your steels.

[@jakewolf079]

Taiwanese here, I really don't understand why some Americans keeping looking down on Taiwanese made products, seriously we are not in the 80s anymore. Taiwan now make just as good, if not better products than the USA, especially for the same price, we are almost neck and neck to Japan in terms of quality control. Taiwan is actually a very advanced country and most people there enjoy high quality products, even more so than Americans, and we are growing, really fast. Ontario RAT-1, Cold Steel American Lawman/Recon 1/AK47/SR1, Spyderco Sage....ever heard of those knives? They are all made in Taiwan, they are all extremely well made and they are all loved by many knife owners. I would take the Taiwan made SR1 over the US made 4-max all day any day.

[@raulbanegas1982]

No so fast , ir os true that Taiwan make good productos but the Cold ateel SR1 is not good example of quality, my SR1 has bad quality hardware, those stupids frame and clip scews are shits....

[@convex7456]

Spyderco needs the Paras in production xhp!

[@michaelchristy4982]

.308or5.56? Agreed.

[@tamatoa8261]

Sold

[@aah4764]

Hi Michael, I was curious to know what difference you've seen between Cold Steel's XHP and Spyderco's XHP? From my reading, I believe that Cold Steel runs theirs about 2 HRC harder than Spyderco does. Would you be interested in a comparison video of the two? Thanks for your consideration.

[@michaelchristy4982]

aah from what I’ve seen and experienced, I think you’re right about the HRC’s. To do a comparison video, both companies would need to send me knives in those steels to test, and they’ll never do that.

[@aah4764]

Thank you for the reply. I thought the comparison would be possible since you have had samples from both Spyderco and Cold Steel in the past. No big deal, though, as both are proven, well executed heat treatments. I was just curious which performs better, and by what margin, in your testing methods. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@michaelchristy4982]

aah the knives I have from both companies are knives I either won’t test with (like my Slyzs Bowie) or would rather not test with again because I want to carry them. Testing with the knives takes a toll on them.

[@aah4764]

Excellent point. Thanks!

[@sonnygunz9207]

I've been saying how good cold steels XHP is since it came out. Edge holding has been fantastic and the edges I get are some of the sharpest I have ever achieved. I have 8 Recon 1's in XHP. I never owned one in Aus8 but other knives I've owned in aus8 never held an edge well at all. Great review, thank you sir. I'd love to know the hrc....? 60?

[@michaelchristy4982]

Sonny Gunz glad you liked the review. I'm not sure about the HRC, but they are doing a good job with it.

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

Hi there, i really want you do some review hard test batoning, do hardwork, test edge retention and sharpening for SR1 TANTO folder cold steel. How good cold steel heat treat with cpm s35vn 2018.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Mohd Zaudi Khasni contact Cold Steel and ask them to send me the knife. I’ll do the review.

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

@@michaelchristy4982 i will contact them asap. Thanks for the reply, appreciate.

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

@@michaelchristy4982 Done sir. Just waiting them reply back.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Mohd Zaudi Khasni interesting. I wonder what they’ll do?

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

@@michaelchristy4982 they read, but not replying me. I give your Facebook link also. Hope they will contact you.

[@samturner6455]

Cold steel ran xhp 62HRC

[@raymondb5117]

Is this knife good for combat?

[@prestonluscher776]

Wouldn’t recommend it but I could be

[@memokwest]

Rockwell Hardness on XHP is +/- 62 I got this information directly from CS.

[@yeaman992]

Tor Ben When and who did you speak to?

[@memokwest]

+Herb Toker In november i asked Gene, senior account executive at CS

[@getfucked2164]

That's the xl ya? Looks massive

[@michaelchristy4982]

No, this is the model withe the 4 inch blade. The XL has a 5.5 inch blade.

[@getfucked2164]

Sweet yea I kno XL is 5.5 I guess I just got big goofy hands lol

[@EarthAlien51]

What does apexing a knife even mean? Or the apex pf a knife in general. I googled my ass off. Still no idea what that is lol

[@michaelchristy4982]

Apexing the knife means forming the apex, which is usually indicated by burr formation, although it's really not limited to that.

[@EarthAlien51]

thanks michael. lead the way.

[@patrickmccrea3455]

I had stayed away from cold steel for a long time but now i think they have up graded their steel to S35VN so i will be looking into these knives plus if this guy said its a good knife you would have to believe him i think he knows his shit😅

[@johnmutton799]

Brilliant lock! And if people complain, go forth and in short, sharp, jerky movements! You don't hear people complaining about other kinds of knives, they are just knives and if you don't like it. Don't watch it! Go back to your knitting!

[@cirtap99]

They DO mind?

[@michaelchristy4982]

cirtap99 huh?

[@yolmak1793]

strange that they have a problem stating the Rockwell. Transparency is good. Secrecy is SHIT. If it's easy to sharpen, it may not be very hard...

[@Apex_grind562]

The hipsters don't dig tactical. I love to have options on self defense.

[@michaelchristy4982]

Gunworld74 agreed.

[@stormnordnes1189]

In my job, I have to dig around cables before putting firestopping acrylic on... so the tip on the tantos make my job so much more easy... I have the xhp recon 1 in tanto and waiting for a recon 1 in s35vn

[@johnmutton799]

Don't talk to reps, talk to CS!

[@johnmutton799]

After wathing you sharpen your knife keep the stone on a bench, table. Not in your hand. Thats why i can see that your bevel is not even. You are wobbling all over the place. Two swipes on each side and then a swipe on a leather strop at a steeper bevel to remove burr, and you are done. Use a good compound on the strop.

[@zlendabz4975]

I hate that my name is my youtube account... but lets bs real who t.f is buying this knife for something other than self defense? Why do people think tact knives are a bad look on the industry? I live in Canada, regardless im not a fan of firearms. But ive been in some situations and this is better than 2 fists that's for sure

[@duroisgawd]

too bad they continue to use the same shitty tiny little pocket clip.

[@stanleyhicks3315]

Spring breaks and you’re screwed

[@michaelchristy4982]

stanley Hicks haven’t heard of that happening very much. What’s this even in reference to?

[@stanleyhicks3315]

So I have the tanto recon 1 but with a different locking mechanism. It’s the one that’s located on the side of the knife towards the blade. Anyways the spring broke and knife no longer locks.

[@michaelchristy4982]

stanley Hicks have you contacted Cold Steel about it?

[@f22shift]

CS CTS XHP performs really well in my use. I cleared out a dense trail that was overgrown with branches and vines. Then by accident I sliced through my north face boot. All the way through and luckily missed my foot. It sliced it open like I was slicing air. There was no friction. This was the colossus model. A funny looking knife but it's performs really well with a huge wide thin flat grind. It's like a spyderco on steroids lol.