Cold Steel SR1 Big Beefy and Badass !!! Practical ? Who cares !!

[@johnnorris1615]

IT'S NOT A KITCHEN KNIFE ITS A SELF DEFENSE WEAPON. and i love it.

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

The TriAd is my favorite lock and I love your channel so I get really excited when you review a Cold Steel. Cold Steel knives are for Cold Steel fans a diferent type of proud carry. Most people in the knife world pride themselves of carrying a real high end framelock flipper with smooth operation and the best quality materials. Fans of the TriAd lock pride themselves of carrying a lock that noone ever saw failing. We consider the real hard use folders with that lock.

[@thechristiansamurai8459]

Cold steel folding knives get the job done!!!...The Glock of folding knives dependable, tough, rugged and reliable Tri-ad Lock!!!...heat treated body screws and pivot innovative martial and utilitarian designs. Fighting defense applications shown with there knives with no apologies needed. Cold Steel a legendary American blade application defense driven Company!!!

[@racerx1508]

Cold Steel make some of the best purpose-built self-defense knives around said it before say it again

[@maulstik]

True beast! More beasty than pretend 'hard use' folders like medford, hinderer, or strider!

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

maulstik no.. this is tri ad lock standalone, can lift over 400 lbs.. Others is Frame lock can stay lift over 400 lbs?

[@brianlash154]

did you just call medford and hinderer pretend hard use knives? lol... you probably don't like that they want 400$+ a knife

[@MrTJohnston]

I’d bet if they made this in an XL version, 5.5 inch blade it would be a great seller

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Got the clip & tanto lite versions of that knife and they're, unbeatable! Been EDCing them for nearly a year. So, I just ordered the premium SR-1 clip point cause I consider it to be the "ultimate" folder! Had to have it... GREAT video here too btw!

[@dwcarc]

The SR1 is a great knife. They need to make the blade thinner to about 3.8mm or 4mm and keep the spine sharp for outdoor woodcraft. The thickness should be about halfway from the SR1 and Recon 1. This would increase sales IMHO

[@MrTJohnston]

Love your channel man. I could listen to you talk about anything. I’ve been eyeing these SR 1 for a while

[@LuvThemKnives]

Mike Hunt Thanks

[@MikeUman]

Now, all they need is to bring out a drop or spear point. I've got my fill of clip and tanto pointed folders. BTW, excellent review, LTK.

[@BazonBlades]

"Do you have enough for two hands?" "Almost." Ain't that the sad truth. Good stuff brother. I'm looking forward to checking this one out.

[@MrTJohnston]

Baz on Blades at this stage of the game I’m happy with just one hand

[@guncotton1950]

thats a great knife and with that tanto if you do not like it u can always sharpen out the secondary tip and shazam a drop point

[@67cuda38]

Bringing out the tank of folders, with the best lock ever designed in my opinion. The American tanto design, although unusual practically for skinning, far superior in strength to the clip point design. I have one from the first USA batch. Of course, not my first pick for an EDC, but I do, as the last defense choice. I prefer the Recon 1 in XHP, yet my Kershaw 1776BLK is my first go-to in EDC. The Kershaw is a more refined, detail blade, and the assist makes it quickly accessible.

[@arththanasomkulwat7466]

What is black spacer made from?

[@garryt2533]

Good reviews buddy. However, I never really get this thing when some bleat about the weight as an edc. I mean it's around 7oz, it's not as if weighs a lb and will drag you down?

[@johnnorris1615]

i carry a rajah 2 the SR1 is nothing. an espada is a lightweight knife to me

[@demo2952]

I agree. I carry a spartan often

[@demo2952]

john norris rajah 2 goes in the backpack. I can barely walk with it sticking 2 inches out of my pocket

[@RenaissanceManEducation]

It’s not a burden to carry at all.

[@thomasraymond5527]

If given the choice would You rather Have this SR1 or the Kizer Compadre ? Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond of Fresno California.

[@LuvThemKnives]

I’d probably get the Compadre with the green accents. It’s a big ass knife. Love it !

[@Damen0530]

Sweet my man, first vid I've seen on it. I have the clip point version and it is a beast, love the Tanto as well.

[@MrBlessed70]

I wish Cold Steel could shave off 1.5 ounces off this bad boy (SR1 light version at 5 ounces).I don't think it would compromise the strength that much.It would also be outstanding with a Snaggletooth Mod on it too.

[@f22shift]

Barry Hemmy maybe an ultimate hunter is what you are after ?

[@MrBlessed70]

Thanks.

[@karlizen4990]

Hey LTK, you love hard-use and beasty folders, why don't I see ya reviewing Coldsteel XL folders? like the XL Recons/Talwars/Holdouts? You seem to dart around their fringe models like the 4max, sr1, frenzy, etc lol. They're even more ridiculous than these at a much better value, and you got more blade! I love those things lol, it's a weird mixture of super efficient, linerless and grippy G10 handles, world's strongest lock, and yet 5.5" of hunking XHP steel. haha!

[@LuvThemKnives]

Kar Lizen I like the large Cold Steel folders. I’ve owned some in the past. I sure like the looks of the polished XL Vaquero

[@coldhart79]

Nice review of the SR1 Tanto which is a blade in my next purchase list. Do u mind making a video of the clip point SR1 with the Tanto version if you own that blade. Nice review again👍👍👍

[@jshphysicistatyahoo]

Wow, I feel Cold Steel is jipping us on the blade length. Why not just go another eighth inch and make it to 4.0 inches total?! Thanks for the measurements.

[@RenaissanceManEducation]

Probably because some states have laws that prohibit carrying 4 inch blades. I agree with you, I want all the reach I can get.

[@Joe-qw6il]

That’s what she said

[@WarGrrl3]

I would like w black handle scales. But still too much $ for a folder (for me)

[@MuvoTX]

Bad ass!! Love my clip point, I edc it daily

[@stevewilliamson9664]

how has it held up to daily use ?..blade play etc..?

[@MuvoTX]

@@stevewilliamson9664 it has held up fine, no issues. I did manage to chew up the spine batonning with a piece of wood that had gravel and sand in it. But that to me is just standard wear.

[@stevewilliamson9664]

@@MuvoTX Thankyou for your reply...that's testimony to a great folder..I was ages deciding on the sr1 and recon 1..but got the sr1 in the end...I've only had it a couple of weeks...so havnt had chance to really use it..I'm also glad your teflon washers have proved resilient by means of no blade play yet..

[@MuvoTX]

@@stevewilliamson9664 No I have not had any blade play at all.

[@Forestwalker111]

Handle length...my guess is its meant for use with gloves. Right? SR...search and rescue. gloves. military same, My guess anyway.

[@benreidy5853]

Great knife, but Taiwan! I struggle so much with this fact. Same goes for Spyderco. Only Asia country I trust my knives is Japan. How often have you heard. "Junk made in Taiwan". Damn it Cold Steel& Spyderco. If it were my Company I would definitely consider this fact with Knife Fanatics. I wonder how sales are with these knives. I bet they lack.

[@sturmgewehr70]

I used to struggle with the "Taiwan thing," too. Benchmade was my brand for everything. ...then the news came out about their almost exclusive left wing political candidate donations . The anti 2nd Amendment type ,not only in their home state of Oregon, but other states, as well, and I'm done. I'm still in the process of selling off my Benchmade collection accumulated over 25 years.

[@L.T.112]

Hey, I am from Germany an it would be interesting to me if you can convert this Folder into a 2hand opening blade by removing the Thumbstuds. Because over here we are only allowed to carry a locking Blade if it is 2 hand opening. Can you open the Blade one handed even if the Studs are removed? If it is convertable I buy it immedeatly! :-) Silly Laws in Germany, a locking bladed Spyderco with an opening hole would be illegal under every circumstance, can you imagine? Keep up the good work, i like every Video I see! And those are many hehe... Sorry if my English is not on par :-!

[@LuvThemKnives]

Leon Ting I’ve never tried to remove the thumbstuds. Don’t know if I could.

[@L.T.112]

@@LuvThemKnives It is very easy with cold steel knives, sadly i have to do it with every one i buy... You can use a Flathead screwdriver. Nontheless thank you for the quick reply bro! Edit: maybe Torx for newer models

[@michaelmostardi1327]

How do you like that tanto blade so far?

[@MrTJohnston]

The tanto version is like $60 more than the clip point version

[@danthoreson4062]

Such a bummer

[@mrblauer1]

Finally, a knife made for my chopper mittens. I was getting tired of using the Bowie.

[@LuvThemKnives]

mrblauer1 If it’s not thick enough...check out my new video on the BEAST !

[@Forestwalker111]

nice review brother. always confuses me when people say things like "it'll never be a fine slicer". Ok, maybe not out of the box but who settles for that? In your exp, do you never reprofile knives that just don't make the cut for you? pardon the pun. lol If a knife doesn't perform the way you'd like it to, reprofile. that's what i do. I have often wondered why people leave them subpar. Could you help me understand this? Is it merely "warranty"??? Great video! looking forward to more. Be well brother Craig

[@demo2952]

I convex all my big cs folders

[@f22shift]

Love this thing. I think they got 500lbs of weight hang on this thing. Beastly

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

500 pounds static weight. Not quite as impressive as it may seem at first blush. Dynamic weight is a much more useful standard for a folding knife.

[@f22shift]

William Burke yes true but it’s still a measure. Yes I do realize the absurdity of that test but it gives personality to the knife.

[@maulstik]

Still far more weight than any other folder in the world can handle, except it's bigger brother

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

Unless you can provide a valid citation for this claim it's nothing but your opinion, not a fact.

[@maulstik]

lol you're dumb as a sack of twigs if you think it's possible to provide a 'valid citation' for this, as if someone's gonna do standardized hang-weight testing for literally every folder made in the world. Based on everything the entire collective folding-knife community has experienced in the last 5 years + Cold Steel doing testing videos of their knives vs other namebrand/top dogs, nothing can challenge the Triad lock, even gimmicks like the Extrema Rao knife. It is a very obvious fact. It shouldn't even take a bit of imagination to inductively reason this fact.

[@totschopper]

Is that the "murder" blade shape

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Beautiful/Amazing knife :D

[@lucifermorningstar5401]

now thats a pack back knife take anywhere.

[@EMFSafetyZone]

This is my new self-appointed mission in life! TO WARN PEOPLE BEFORE BUYING THIS KNIFE. The design FLAW IS THAT IT IS AN ABSOLUTE POCKET SHREDDER!!! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT THIS KNIFE IN AND OUT OF YOUR PANTS AND REMOVE IT WITHOUT SHREDDING YOUR PANTS, OR EVEN THE NYLON STRAPS ON YOUR BACKPACK. My credentials for making such a definitive statement? I carry a knife every single day. I have owned and used Medfords, Chris Reeves, Hoback and Hinderer knives. I have 4 Medfords sitting on my shelf presently. My favorite EDC, Spyderco Military and Paramilitary 2. Why does anyone waste their time doing a review on this knife when the first thing that should be mentioned, is that it is A POCKET SHREDDER!. Sure, you can bend the clip to loosen it, or sand down the G10 under the clip and mod the knife. I picked mine up from the post office, put it in my pocket, immediately packed it back in the box and slapped on a return label. End of story. BUYER BEWARE ON THIS COLD STEEL MODEL!

[@stevewilliamson9664]

shame it only runs on teflon..and not PB washers...xxx

[@brandonpaust7980]

Never seen a storm cloud in a video sum bitch thats a good lookin knife woo i want to spend the cash on it even more

[@stans977]

CS needs to make this knife in 3V or REX45.

[@bajadan2769]

09:45 nasty

[@luminate4419]

Thicc

[@bubbapeppers4354]

Well done review. Cold Steel=well made, good steel and over priced (IMO). As much as I try, I just can't like these knives.

[@tonycanniffe2360]

Bubba Peppers Im not a Cold Steel fanboy but I have a few. Hard to generalise across the whole range re value/price. (I'd never consider buying some of their knives) I think they offer good value quite often. If you compare like knives. Steels are good/excellent (I am one who misses the CTS XHP). Cold Steel seems to get the heat treat right. I think the QC is very good. I see made in Taiwan as a plus (my favourite Spydie is made in Taiwan) Recon 1 is outstanding value@ $100 or so. I can't think of any better value folders with comparable materials and size. Contego 2x price, Manix2 XL $50 more, Military $70+ more. Broken Skull vs Endura: similar price, design. CS much better steel... Lawman/Code 4/Ultimate Hunter are great value at their price point in that 31/2 in range. I think there are more obvious knocks on the company (branding/billboarding blades marketing, etc) But if you don't see the value, don't 'invest' lol. I think the SR1 is too overbuilt. I'd be reaching for a fixed blade, if the Recon 1 isn't up to the task. What brands do you think aren't overpriced?