Cold Steel SRK... 5 Years Later (Review and Field Use)

The incredible Cold Steel SRK, how is it holding up? Is it still venerable in the year 2022? Why do I recommend it so often? These are all questions I'll be answering in today's video where we discuss this knife after long term use.
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[@markanderson8677]

I bought one of these knives about 3 years ago and it really is a do-all knife. This thing can really take a beating and is super easy to sharpen. Love the channel! Keep up the great work!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

They really are impossible to beat especially for the price! Thanks for the feedback dude it’s really appreciated!!

[@barrybaldwin5535]

I can't remember how long ago that I purchased my SRK in VG-1, but it came in flat sabre grind with a slippery coating. It's one of my favorites. I also recently purchased the SRK-C in SK5, just because I enjoy the model line & have had an allegiance to, & confidence in Cold Steel in general for decades.

[@davidneal6920]

There is a lot to say (good) about a strong sharp utility knife at economic price! Thanks for sharing

[@stephenwest798]

Recently bought two, one for the boss and one for me both in cpm 3v, love the design and balance of these knives and they came razor sharp. Looking forward to years of dependable uses.

[@ironman2326]

Just ordered one of these yesterday. I've been eyeballing it for months while looking at reviews on all the good budget friendly options out there. I kept circling back to this one though. Can't wait to get it!

[@jamespisano1164]

Awesome. I've picked my next knife.

[@2saxey808]

The SRK was around before the Fallkniven I believe. Also I took the edge down to a 20 degree per side. It’s now really good at carving stuff. Mine was like 25-30 degree before.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Oh dang that’s awesome. And yes it was around before the Fallkniven

[@jeremybryant5778]

Actually the original steel was carbon V which was a 1095 cro van made by camillus, very similar to what ka bar still uses. It was made in USA starting in 1984, I have that original version and it's great, flat saber grind, takes and holds a great edge

[@southpaw8990]

Glad I came across and subscribed to your channel. Probably one of , if not the best no BS knife reviewers . Recently had my rush12 EDC/ go bag stolen . Had my kabar , my mora and bahco in it unfortunately. Im In the process of kitting out a new one and this is the knife im Probably going with . I'm also drawn to the esee 6. Part of me wants to get another kabar just because I've gotten familiar with how to use it in the woods but its definitely not optimal. Not that I ever had and real problems. Off topic what are the pants you're wearing in this vid ?

[@meltedpuddle9219]

Great presentation.

[@shonuffisthemaster]

good video. i love the srk but just recently got one when it came out in sk-5, i did not want the aus-8 version. couple of corrections, its actually a 6" blade. first introduced i beleive it was in "carbon v" steel which was cold steels name for whatever high carbon / spring steel they happened to be using.

[@TheMetaldudeX]

I had my eye on the knife for a few years. It’s been slowly climbing in price on amazon but it’s currently 35. Pull the trigger while the price is low!

[@SouthFloridaRealEstateGuru]

These are what we use at our Florida survival school and honestly we have bought a tone but only had about 3% that had heat or fit finish issues.

[@davidlocke1668]

I’m flying to Florida for the first time for a work trip. I bought one of these for the trip 😂

[@SouthFloridaRealEstateGuru]

@@davidlocke1668 it's Florida you definitely need to carry something. Remember we are constitutional carry here. The gator and snakes are not the problem.

[@kakashi1234777]

I have one and it’s great. Not as good as an ESSE 6 with custom Handel and sheathing but for the price the SRK is really hard to beat.

[@FuryfistX]

is this better than the survivalist from cold steel ?

[@rainbowhiker]

Just bought one. Thanks.

[@tigerpisces5506]

What steel is this cs srk made of? Bet it's not the current steel?

[@derekcroft2055]

Greetings from N.S Canada & i seen DOZENS & DOZENS of videos about the S.R.K......all i can say is i have YET to hear anyone say negative comments about the knife !! That explains why i got 2 of em. 💯👍👌

[@JamesBartholomew1]

Thanks for the video review. But - no closeups of any kind on the knife? That's a little limiting in scope.

[@samuelpope7798]

I have a few cold steel products. They are generally quite good for the price.

[@KoKuKr]

The wind was in war with your microphone. The wind took it very personally

[@Codename-B]

Regarding the "lemons" most knives I've seen break was due to user negligence using a knife for what a knife is not made for or with delusional expectations, or in destruction testing. Overall an incredible knife. I would make a full tang version with micarta scales tho.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Agreed

[@howardvarley8795]

Sorry , little confused, My SRK has a 6” blade, you say the knife you’re reviewing has a 5” blade.., so you’re talking about the SRK-C yes??? Or am I missing something?

[@splinterdevilblood6366]

I just wish I had bought mine sooner

[@nicksweeney5176]

2:00 I began buying Cold Steel S.R.K.'s since ~1990. They started in Carbon V. If one is the follow-up or the copycat, it's NOT Cold Steel S.R.K.; it's Falkniven.

[@darvinclement3250]

I have a Carbon V version I bought about 1996 or 1997. Needs a new sheath but the knife is still going strong!

[@nicksweeney5176]

@@darvinclement3250 Yeah, remember them old Cold Steel sheathes?🤮 I used to instantly replace all my Cold Steel sheathes with custom Kydex, from Cutlery Shoppe! But, hey! How 'bout that Carbon V; eh?! Them's was the day's, Brother! Their original, Carbon V Master Hunter was the knife to beat all knives! It wasn't a dedicated chopper (Trail Master), but, that knife could do it all and it still stands above any S.R.K., to this day.

[@urbaniteproductions.4391]

How has the handle held up? Has the rubber grip worn away at all?

[@shellum]

Can't speak for everybody else, but mine is holding up well. It's strong kraton rubber and feels so good in the hand.

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

Cold steel (that style) came out before fallkniven.

[@longrider42]

Just got mine from Amazon, right at 40 dollars. It looks like a nice knife. It will be tested this summer when I'm hiking. I also have the Cold Steel Recon Tanto, that I got back in the 80's. It cost more back then :) It is a hollow grind, but its very subtle. Now my Buck 119, that has a serious hollow grind.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That is cool!

[@tigerpisces5506]

Amazon won't ship this cheap dangerous knife to Caloco. You have to buy the $100-$150 version it's less dangerous in San Mai or 3V..😊

[@nonjaninja4904]

They need to add a quick clip so the sheath can act like a Mora sheath, easy on, easy off.

[@Trevlee74]

Just got a Trail Boss axe and the SRK as a combo from MidwayUSA for like $54.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thats crazy

[@Airik1111bibles]

The Compact SRK looks cool I might consider getting one. My knife wall is TINY now man , I got rid of everything but there is a couple more blades I want on that wall that I've wanted for years . One is the Kabar Becker BK10 and an Esee 3HM or 4HM I'm still deciding, its gotta be with a kydex sheath . I've never had an Esee so it's gotta happen someday 😆

[@jgz6989]

They need to come out with orange handle one...........that would be cool.

[@urbnctrl]

they got it

[@jgz6989]

@@urbnctrl I've seen Recon tanto ...but not SRK.

[@urbnctrl]

@@jgz6989 youre right i mistook the Tanto for the SRK for a sec. which is weird - you'd expect a rescue knife to have an orange option over a tactical :P

[@mtnmnkymilitia]

Midway usa, $109, 3v, orange

[@davemi3213]

I disagree with you calling it a non full tang it is full tang just not an exposed tang

[@jimh527]

Good knife for a budget price.. Bought one last week at the gun shop, $40 out the door. Razor sharp. Get another sheath.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Agreed

[@chippooutdoors5325]

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[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks!!

[@WolfQuantum]

I had a Carbon-V SRK and Trailmaster when I was stationed in Fairbanks in the early 90s. I let a friend talk me out of the Trailmaster when I was PCSing. I still regret that. I gave the SRK to my dad when I left AK The SRK saw a lot of use on the Mississippi River where my parents were caretaking an island in eastern Arkansas and even more use later in other outdoor locations. I got it back eventually and later gave it to my son. I was kind of jonesing for another not long ago and picked up the SRK in SK-5. I liked it so well that I picked up a second one. They were $42 and change each. I have everything from Rough Rider to Randall Made (Models 14 and 10-3) and many things in between. The SRK is still a darned good all-around belt knife or even on MOLLE. Not too big and not too small. Let's get real. If I'm really going to tramp around the bush I'll either have my Skrama 240 or a classic tomahawk along too. Btw, what river is that? Definitely looks glacier fed from the silty look. I miss Alaska. Especially, with the hard drought here in SW Texas near the border.

[@bobsmoot2392]

Camped Alsaska for years. Hundreds of fires started. Never "batoned" and never found sawed logs, ready for batoning. Must be an Internet thing? Dry kindling under Spruce, everywhere.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Not everywhere. I have been places in AK where there was no dry kindling, there was no spruce. But hey what do I know?

[@beentheredonethat5908]

Just becareful WHERE your knife. The newer stuff from cold steel is no where near as great as the old stuff.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

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