Cold Steel Recon Tanto and SRK - Still the Budget Kings? 👑

[@5MinuteKnives]

The chaulk look on the side of the sheath is actually the white pencil I use to measure everything out. Just forgot to wipe it off before the vid. Your sheaths will not arrive ashy. 😂

[@npenick66]

I gave my late wife 3 knives over the years, a CS recon tanto for her purse, an Esee 4 for in her car and a CS 4" aluminum Ti-lite for her jeans pocket. Her favorite was the recon. Tried to get her to carry a pew-pew but we have a special needs son and she was afraid that he'd get into her purse when she wasn't looking, so blades it was. I could swear that the recon from back in the early 2000's when Thompson still owned the place was shorter though. Now I'll have to dig one out, still have a few, and measure it. Either way, it was always one of my favorites and a solid blade.

[@5MinuteKnives]

I was gonna say, that’s a big knife for a purse!

[@npenick66]

@@5MinuteKnives The old lady always had one of those giant granny purses that had ten pounds of crap in it. But she was always prepared for anything that came up. I did check on her knife and she carried the full 7" recon.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@ that’s pretty badass

[@silentstryker1590]

Sounds like she was awesome 👌

[@cabrerahobbyworks148]

Just purchased the Recon sheath. Look awesome.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Appreciate the business bud! I think you'll love the rentention on that Bad Larry. Hit me up if you'd like anything custom made for your other knives. 👍

[@cabrerahobbyworks148]

@ I have almost all Cold Steel fixed blades. Do you make one for the Recon Scout?

[@5MinuteKnives]

@ I certainly can. Email me for more info 👍

[@rileycoppicus1128]

In short- yes. These are absolutely banger blades foe the prices. And now with colour options is.pretty sweetest. I just wish the srkc had more steel.options widely available

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@rileycoppicus1128 💯💯💯

[@joehebert901]

I own the recon tanto and all the SRK knives in fact I have two of the larger SRK knives, one in SK5 and one in San Mai. If the Navy SEALs use them for their BUDS training, then we should all trust them. All of these knives are blades you can depend on. They are sharp and tough tools at a very good price. I love mine and EDC them quite often. I have knives from Ka Bar, Tops, ESEE. Extrema Ratio, etc. and I carry my Cold Steel knives most of the time. You can get the SRK or the SRK-C for less than 50 bucks sometimes. Cool video, Brother.

[@5MinuteKnives]

All great l valid points and my thoughts as well. Appreciate you joining the discussion! 🍻

[@American54]

Carbon steel knives have been around for hundreds of yeard

[@theGimpfantry]

Excellent to know that I can skip the middle man and get the whole package from from you, Joe. I still owe myself a Christmas present...

[@5MinuteKnives]

I got you bud. Shoot me an email and let me know which knives you’re thinking about. I’ll get back to you with quotes once I price everything. 👍

[@coldsteelcollector808]

I absolutely love these knives. I’ve owned both in multiple versions for many years. (I own both in SK5, as well as 3V) I’ve also purchased both as gifts for people many times. I have a custom sheath for my SRK from you, so that makes it even more awesome lol. Very very smart choice for someone just getting into knife collecting, or even for the seasoned outdoorsman. Can’t go wrong with either! Great video brotha aloha and blessings from Hawaii 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@coldsteelcollector808 appreciate ya brother and remind me to give you 10% off your next sheath. 🍻

[@seanbowie4511]

Sweet knives. Hahaha king Arthur comment is on point. Thumb ramps are like sliced bread. Way overdue. Much more efficient (to draw).

[@5MinuteKnives]

Thanks bud. IThe draw is so much better when you push off with the thumb.

[@ParasidicGeneration]

Wow those are some badass sheaths ❤

[@5MinuteKnives]

Much appreciated. Just shoot me an email if you ever want me to make one for you. 👍

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

i love carbon fiber and orange paaracord

[@5MinuteKnives]

I’m a sucker for it too…

[@kushviper]

Love my SRK but the coating comes off extremely easily. Put it through some wood or cardboard and you’ll see instantly.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@kushviper 💯 The coating definitely sucks but for fifty bucks, the SRK is still the best bang for the buck knives on the market in my opinion.

[@WhispyWoods.]

Yes! Carbon fiber is indeed dope. Great sheaths 💪

[@5MinuteKnives]

🙂

[@calvindenzmorejr3088]

Dude i really enjoy your channel

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@calvindenzmorejr3088 appreciate ya bradda!

[@gladeshunter8796]

Everyone knows the securex sheaths suck . I had to remove the coating on my SRK to loosen it up and it still rolls the edge every damn time .

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@gladeshunter8796 well you’ve supported the channel long enough. I’m not opposed to giving you a discount for a decent sheath. 👍

[@leroykenner1642]

Nice video. I already have the knives, how can I get the sheaths?

[@5MinuteKnives]

Just shoot me an email for a quote bud. AFter this vid went up, I recieved about a dozen orders for both knives, so I can throw yours into production pretty quickly. Thanks! 👍

[@Chrisdolin]

Love my SRK..! Takes a lickin..! Yo it would be kinda cool to see a Gerber Strongarm sheath..! That’s the best $100 an under knife.. well maybe not best but frickin bulletproof..!✌️

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Chrisdolin shoot me an email and I’ll cut you a deal on one to get it on the channel. 👍

[@Mike-id8gu]

Great reminder Joe. I need one of each sheath. I'll send an email for quotes.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Mike-id8gu Awesome. I can actually probably knock those out pretty quickly. 👍

[@silentstryker1590]

Good looking sheathes

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@silentstryker1590 thanks man. Shoot me an email when you want a quote for one of your knives. 👍

[@silentstryker1590]

@5MinuteKnives Absolutely!! I was eyeing a couple trying to decide as I watched the video. Thanks.

[@GidimNaka]

I have the SRK and the SRKc, why did you show me that Tanto😅. That's a really nice blade profile. I suck at sharpening tantos. I'll hit you at your Gmail link about sheath's.

[@36reapergrim]

I currently have a Recon Tanto in San Mai and love it. Got it pre-owned but unused for $75 i think. Love the blade. I think it needs a new sheath!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@36reapergrim I’m down! Hit me up when you’re ready bradda. 🍻

[@36reapergrim]

@5MinuteKnives absolutely will do!!

[@dannysmith9217]

And the winner is: RECON SCOUT in 3v HANDS DOWN 😆😎

[@5MinuteKnives]

Great knife!

[@induet1me]

Tuahanto 🤌

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@induet1me 😂

[@motaman8074]

It's pronounced TANTO 🤪

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@motaman8074 I knew it was comin. 😂

[@YeomanArcher]

Tawnto?

[@jimshort9266]

I don’t know the proper way to pronounce it but I say it like you did in this video. I probably was inclined to say it that way because of the Lone Rangers sidekick even though it is spelled different. I also don’t see why it maters. There are many words accepted with differing pronunciations.

[@YeomanArcher]

👍

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

Cold steel 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@5MinuteKnives]

That's not a complete thought and I'm not fluent in emoji.

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

@ IMO sir- Cold Steel heat treat is unreliable 👎 ( thumb down means bad ). If you are on a budget, try to go with Tops. Their heat treat 👍 ( thumb up means good ) IMO ( In My Opinion). I use emojis like abbreviations, so I don’t have to type as much to get my meaning across. I did not/ do not mean to offend you. 👍👊🏼. ( the last one is a fist bump. Kinda like a friendly handshake, only quicker , and less formal ) 😃 ( I am grateful for you taking the time and energy to create a video for us to see )

[@5MinuteKnives]

@ ooooooh. I’ve had good experience with CS stuff (for the most part) but am totally a Tops fanboy at this point. 👍

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

@ “good experience “ is subjective. For example, I am in a very small community that would put me in the “hard use” category. If all you are doing is, and I don’t follow your channel, box opening , and the occasional batoning/feather stick making, then I suppose that would be ok. I don’t think there is even one cold steel knife that Joey X has tested that he did not say was 💩. Including their CPM 3 V steel Bowie and Tanto blades. That steel is AWESOME. So that tells me the heat treat is 👎.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@ makes sense. I approach knives mainly from the tactical angle so design, ergonomics and geometry matter a lot more to me on most cold steel knives rather than survival and woodworking. As a martial artist, I can work with the recon Tanto.

[@Kheradmandniya]

What the heck is that burp at the start?! feeling funny?

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Kheradmandniya I left it in to weed out the whiny guys I knew I wouldn’t get along with.

[@Kheradmandniya]

@5MinuteKnives you wouldn't get along?! Who are you?! Good Luck

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Kheradmandniya😂 Thanks! I’ll try to somehow manage without your support…

[@scott7684]

not after Lynn sold it blades bend like the mayhem fck cs now