Cold Steel SRK - Carbon V: WIN!

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When my Cold Steel Leatherneck SF knife in SK-5 steel broke under hard use - batoning through a small log, my Cold Steel SRK in Carbon V steel came to the rescue, processing all of the firewood for that night and the next morning.
This is the rest of the footage from the same night that my Leatherneck failed. You'll see that my SRK not only survived the same hard use (and about 20 times as much of it), but actually did it with hardly any damage to the edge. This is a knife that will remain in my collection pretty much forever.
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[@mikewelborn4809]

I’ve in the Army National Guard and have had my SRK for 21 years. I have deployed 4 times and been all over the world & my SRK has been with me every time, every place.

[@mikewelborn4809]

It is the Carbon 5 model.

[@adods9824]

Gotta love Cold Steel. Thanks Lynn !!

[@johnroberts6695]

Did some research and found that the Leatherneck has a hollow grind blade whereas the Carbon V Recon Tanto had a saber-grind. Thus, the type of steel most likely had nothing to do with it. _NEVER_ baton wood with a hollow grind blade. They're just not designed for it no matter what the steel. The reason for the hollow grind is because people were complaining that the saber grinds on the old knives didn't have the slicing power. Saber grinds can't slice very well unless done with very thin knives like those found on Moras. The only reason the Leatherneck gave up was because it wasn't designed for what you were doing. Also, your video camera should have an auto exposure system that will compensate for falling light. It also can overcompensate if you want to shoot fires (set for +1.25 compensation). By overexposing, the fire will be overexposed and the people around it should be easily seen. Same for snow. You want to overcompensate, not undercompensate.

[@MarquisTarile]

It's fun to see someone make such video's, with the kids etc on the background but still professional. I hope you get to make money with making advertising for products that work well, you deserve it

[@marcjeffers4229]

The V in 'CARBON V' is the Roman numeral 5 'CARBON 5'

[@zymuur]

It's knife testing. These are combat/utility knives. These are something you might even need to save your life if you are out there by yourself. Which would you like, the one that a piece of wood snapped the blade, or one that could take a repeated beating?

[@ScoutsNOA]

As a father I enjoy the distraction of the kiddos in the back ground, as for the gear it is always sweet to have a back up at your disposal.......

[@richardalexander5758]

The grind is as, if not more, important than the steel.

[@Eurotrash4367]

I really miss the US Carbon V blades that CS made. This was the best steel they ever used. 4116 Krupp, AUS 8 and even San Mai 3 are all more expensive than Carbon V and don 't hold up as well.

[@brandonwhite1869]

Batoning comes before child care, as everyone should know. :P Screw that leatherneck BTW, Straight Garb.

[@brt927]

Is that the older ffg leatherneck or the newer hollow ground version?

[@alexoneal1029]

Yeah Carbon5!...(your kids are so cute doing their own version of Dads vid in the background)...great to see you spending time with them...it's what it's all about for us as Fathers...

[@Aldin295]

Do you have test knife CS Pendleton Hunter

[@TheDiamondback45]

nice! you were really putting it through it's paces too.

[@paulie4x1]

I have five CarbonV Cold Steel Knives a S.R.K. (2) Recon Scouts one I use the other one is virgin, a O.D.A., and a second Recon Tanto, the lines are off but it's sharp and works great.

[@ZombieTactics]

High carbon steels are kind of a pain from the standpoint of keeping them from rusting, but they sure do put up with much more abuse ... that's been my experience anyway. I use one of the cheap Cold Steel machetes for batoning ... never a problem. Nice vid!

[@CampfireTalk]

I've had the srk for about 2 years now & it's going strong! I've been looking forward to your review of it, because you're talking points are always spot on. I'm making a kydex sheath for the srk today, mainly due to the way I carry it on the trail. Always good to see a new video out from you buddy. Keep up the great work & you're kiddos are too cool : )

[@adods9824]

If your kydex sheath works out, can I buy one from you please? I need one Down Under. The factory secure ex blunts the knife on the draw stroke, apparently.

[@patdud1979]

@Gungrave123 dont get me wrong i like the 4116 but on a 20$ tanto lite but how come they give us carbon v for 60$ or so then they change it for 4116 and the price stay at 60$ ??? you can get a ontario 1095 us made for 40$ and a 5160 for 60$ to 70$ so wat give ???

[@Bladereviews]

The SRK is a stout little knife. Haven't beat on mine yet but I can just tell it's made of win.

[@seanb6986]

I like to think that battoning wood is effective when the wood is to small for an axe to split.

[@brandonnolan4714]

I heard somewhere that Sk5 may be too brittle. that's why I don't buy Sk5 steel blades.

[@MrNapalm138]

@TheLateBoyScout I hear that! I wish they would offer the new 2012 Leatherneck and the new Leatherneck tanto in San Mai III now that would be a serious blade!

[@TonyLee-sy3bq]

I have a SRK - Carbon V, great!

[@ZombieTestLabs]

but the leatherneck is combat right?

[@ikesjeddah]

i dont get it why are you using combat knfie to do such work ?? y u dont use an axe

[@CheezMonsterCrazy]

Ka-bars are made of 1095 carbon steel, which is going to out perform almost any stainless steel on the market in a large fighting/utility blade so long as it is heat treated properly for hard use. Ka-bars are hardened to 56-58 which should mean excellent hard use performance for 1095. AUS-8 is more suited to smaller blades, where its fine grain structure and ability to take a rediculously sharp edge can really shine.

[@HawkLMT]

Great reply.

[@MrNapalm138]

They re designed it for the new catalog,I just wish they would have kept it carbon or at least AUS 8 but the blade is allot stouter in design now so they must have figured out the flaw.I love my SRK Carbon V and My nephew loves his AUS 8 SRK.

[@GoGreenMan]

Loved the kids playing in the background. " that rock will make you as big as dad" lol

[@tnobs48]

Nutnfancy didnt have a problem splitting wood with his Leatherneck on his jeramiah johnson trip vid

[@jobyEN]

And now, because of you, the new Leathernecks have a different grind (saber instead of full flat, same as the SRK)! :) Check out Coldsteel's website.

[@SirviveWild]

I think the in the one and the roll in the other are both fails - especially for just processing a little wood. I would send both back to cold steel with the video and request new ones.

[@KevinThomascolorado]

i have "batoned" with the glock knife and my mora both worked great

[@PreparedWolf34]

Don't take this the wrong way but I enjoy your son in the background best in these video! LOL! He's in his own podcast back there. :-)

[@bennettmontgomery7519]

They don't make the carbon v anymore so which model should I get now aus 8 or vg1 San? Price is no issue

[@wolfman011000]

San Mai III version has a hollow grind and the VG1 steel can be brittle in the cold and chips abit at least mine has. The AUS8 version is almost identical to the carbon V and is excellent beaten the snot out of mine for acouple of years now no problems. Also take a look at the recon scout in SK5 if you want something bigger, great knife good chopper with a Full Flat grind if a tad heavy.

[@Kevinthewiseone]

@patdud1979 Carbon V was proprietary and is no longer made, it was only produced intill 1998

[@Trailtraveller]

It is good to see this happen now and not when shtf, to be honest this is a job for the axe. Battoning takes too much energy in a survival situation.

[@danielallen8286]

Cold steel makes great knives

[@J.T.Stillwell3]

Ever heard of a haltafors mini hatchet? A lot better than using a knife for an axe.

[@paintballpyro9]

SRK is my all time favorite knife : D

[@Two_Bravo]

I'm not a big fan of batoning. Seems like a good way to bust your blade and expend a lot of energy. Would be better for me to have an axe or hatchet even.

[@dociliev4849]

Good to have more than one blade on you,this vid proves that.Hey Boy Scout i am on a crossroad between the Recon Tanto and the SRK.Which one would you recommend for all around knife?

[@adods9824]

Definitely SRK, all around better blade shape..

[@daverunner3397]

Nice vid bro,,,ya ever beat the crap outta a glock field knife???i love mine ,,but have never beaten them like that

[@MiWilderness]

As you said, It is pretty taxing work. I wouldn't do that with most of my blades.

[@sunsetclimber2]

AUS-8 is technically a "better" steel than the Kabar base steel, but which is "better" is an incredibly difficult question.

[@grant9908]

Thank you for the video

[@leaojose45]

gosto muito da srk e da san mai

[@mudpawsvoom6132]

I use an AX to split any of my wood :/

[@Rayxl1]

Strangly enough I prefer a large knife to an axe for processing fire wood in the wild as I can be much more acurate batoning a knife that swinging an axe.

[@Roadking26]

I am lucky enough to have a brand new SRK and LTC Kukhri in carbon V, and yes it's a V for vandnium not the Roman numeral 10. My mom bought me the SRK for my birthday right before they stopped using, carbon V and bought the LTC in 2001 new for $88. They go used on ebay for $250. Mine are like new. Hooked to my get home bag, and only taken out to oil or, touch up the edge which they really never needs. I also have the recon in SK5, and the GI Tanto, and a few bushmasters. I would take the GI over the Recon, but not my two Carbon V babies.

[@Thexlastrebelx]

so have you guys seen nutnfancys reveiw of course not becuase it was probly to long for oh and mabye on your day of you should also watch his jeremiah johnson trip were he uses this knife the leatherneck to success fully chop and baton

[@RealityCheckGA]

I am in love with my Gerber LMF II for splitting wood and everything all around . I had to choose one knife for me that would be it

[@m1nhtyfresh]

SRK FTW

[@Ramn8tr]

When it comes to batoning wood, I'll stick to my Fallkniven A1. Goes through wood like a hot knife through butter.

[@Eurotrash4367]

What was Cold Steel's customer service response? Did they honor the warranty and replace the broken knife?

[@adods9824]

Good question!

[@mikewelborn4809]

Get the VG1 San Mai III.

[@johnroberts6695]

Small correction. It's Carbon-Five, not Carbon-Vee. Carbon V has reached an almost mythical status among Cold Steel users. It's not smolted by elves the way Thor's hammer was, but close. Those who have them don't want to part with them, and the mystical status imparted to them is not altogether unjustified. The new SK5 Recon Tantos are pretty good, though. I doubt one of the new ones would fail. Was the Leatherneck actually made with SK5 steel?

[@mikewelborn4809]

I think they are Aus 8.

[@Bigpapa8890]

or you could buy a cheap steel wedge that sharpens easily and hit it with a mallet -_- i do have hatchets and axes for bigger stuff but for making small kindeling the wedge can be better sometimes. thats what i do and its cheap, saves your knives, and is FASTER most importantly. only a slightly higher risk of injury due to holding the wedge for the first strike. then again, if your knife breaks under stress in the wood, you could have sharp steel flying at your kids.....

[@mesa401]

@Ramn8tr Save that vg10 stainless for chopping onions in the kitchen.

[@tygon345]

Whats better AUS-8 SRK or Clasic Ka-bar for general camping/trail use?

[@adods9824]

SRK any day !!

[@adods9824]

SRK's construction is stronger than a Ka Bar's.

[@oldhairpin]

A few scrapes on a DC4 would sort that edge out

[@jn3750]

The Cabon V version USA made

[@gippula]

This is really nice way to show how tought the knife is. I would never use a knife like this. These are really heavy logs, and you really should not abuse a knife like this. I'd rather get an axe with me. Dont get me wrong!!! I definetly would do this in a survival situtation, but thats only if my life depended on it. Nice knives!!

[@mesa401]

Seems like a hatchet would be a WHOLE lot less work.

[@tallswede80]

You missed the point. The "V" on the blade is a roman numeral for 5. It's carbon five.

[@patdud1979]

evreryone should go look at the cold steel website they change the Leatherneck SF design and the steel they now use the budget steel 4116 krupp dumm move if you ask me.

[@hemnunkoo]

There only one knife design that I have bet my life on... Kukri

[@inuysha360]

WOAH I BROKE A WHOLE ROCK DUDE !!!

[@patdud1979]

@Kevinthewiseone yes i know it was sk5 my bad lol

[@trghudson]

Nice vid, BTW! :)

[@dave3gs]

Well i would not use any knife for batoning, But i still agree that steel should always win when pitted against wood, It seems knives today are going down the s****er that's why i go pick up knives from a custom maker.

[@Vampmonkey616]

steel should always win against wood? dude ask anyone who works in a lumber mill and see if that is always the case. Also, try crashing your car into a tree and see which one wins

[@timtom4766]

The SRK with the black blade is made of AUS 8a stainless and the unpainted one is made of VG-1 San Mai III which would be even better for this beating. You really should just have an axe or saw. Cold steel is up front about which steels are gonna hold up better. The leatherneck you broke is made out of German 4116 Stainless and it makes a nice knife that is not for this level of abuse and testing it this way was just asking for damage.

[@Dan-sq5cv]

That is correct Tim. The hollow grinds came out after the original leatherneck and were AUS8 or 4116, I have the first gen Leatherneck SK5 and FFG.

[@1337Leva]

Combat utility ]. This guy was testing the leatherneck utility and it didnt hold up to it's name

[@Chimi911]

is he just letting the little boy back there play with a knife while hes not even paying attention?

[@cyberjack]

boys will be boys. lol Good video bye the way.

[@jocktheglide]

TIME FOR ME TO GET A SRK....

[@mikewelborn4809]

The “V” is a Roman Numeral. It means 5.

[@mikewelborn4809]

Anyhow, that’s what Tomahawks or axes are for.

[@jon373]

LITTLE KID IN BACKGROUND PLAYING WITH A KNIFE GOD BLESS THE USA

[@1987jkilla]

Another video stating that the SK-5 Leatherneck is crap? You should mention that you had a lemon with bad heat treat and it failed because of that. Ah yes - and because you hit a huge knot and tried to hammer through it with brute. I have this knife, too. It is more of a fighter but IT IS CAPABLE of doing bushcraft work. I batoned several hours with it - worked. Just don't expect it to be as strong as an 8mm thick blade. ...Yes and axes are heavier to carry so I use a knife.

[@fuzzlenuff]

Why are you doing that to your knives?????

[@trippingdaily9332]

+Billy Two Knives its a test to find out what knife can get the work done

[@multimargejta123]

I will never do that with Leatherneck

[@trghudson]

I go on knife forums online and the people who post the most SLAM Cold Steel and especially Carbon V knives. WTF? :(

[@mudpawsvoom6132]

aw poor you so sorry

[@Airik1111bibles]

Man wood was hard back in 2012 😉

[@jamesharris4270]

I see videos like this all the time, and I think to myself that folks just don't know how to chop wood... he's only making it harder for himself by not using a hatchet at least and not knowing where to place the blade..

[@ToddIngram1000]

cold steel srk or becker bk7

[@YANKESStm]

@ToddIngram1000 esee 6 ;P

[@monkeylovemagic3339]

Ever hear of an Axe? Lol

[@chaspears22]

WD40 helps alot with blade moving thru the wood....

[@scottm5972]

"Dats stupid! Use a hatchet, a saw, an axe.." Oh, and don't forget the mule to carry it all lol. Now stop whining like Nancy boys as if he's beating up one of your precious safe-queens ffs. You beat it through a log, exposed a weakness in a product on something you MIGHT have to do and some people WEEP! 😭 I don't even baton, but maybe everything's wet and I'll forget to bring my whole TOOL SHED so I'll need to get by with just a knife. Maybe I'll never need to but now I know what kind of stress it can take because it was exposed through this type of abuse. Do they not get this? No.. and they probably won't, ever. So a big THANK YOU from me from those that do. Great review.

[@MrKrew1091]

Lol if your were going to go through the trouble of packing wd40. I would think it save you more time and trouble just to pack a light hatchet. O_0

[@NatureZone101]

Right - I was thinking the same thing.

[@hleespartastic]

Cold Steel 10 years ago... Decent knife company in some regards. Cold Steel today... very questionable. "Worlds strongest, sharpest knives". This is no where close to being true.

[@flash9501]

Wow, these knives really suck! I have a Cold steel Bushman, and it is so much better! With my Cold steel Bushman, I have split over 70 logs in total, (It's a new knife.) with 50 of them being from the factory edge, and no damage what so ever! With one of the logs, I decided to be lazy and split it while it was still 4 feet long. On top of its superior cutting, it also has a storage compartment in the handle, and can be used as a spear or to give you a longer handle for chopping. Also, only $20!

[@Lars1540]

TLBS, I don't mean to sound disrespectful at all man, but in no way, shape or form would you ever have to baton a piece of wood that size in a true survival situation. Secondly in no way would you ever be able to cut down a piece of wood that size in a survival situation with just your knife to begin with. Battening a log that size is simply flagrant miss use of the knife and should in no way reflect the quality of the knife. The fact of the matter is that I would expect even the best of knives to break under those circumstances and would in no way ever subject my knife to that kind of abuse if I were lost in the woods. So ultimately I find this video rather pointless. Remember, a knife is not an axe! You don't use a hammer to cut down trees, or a saw to point in nails right? You get my point?

[@oldhairpin]

Steel v wood? Steel should win

[@ragingcaucasian5233]

use a axe

[@polimorfosnuclear8320]

Nonsense. This is a destruction test?. Why battoning such big pieces of wood with a knife?. Get an AXE man. Nonsense.

[@mudpawsvoom6132]

LOL this is still a funny vid

[@isildurelendurion1822]

American made wins every day. Cold steelsub contracted their knives from camillus before Camillus went out of business. You are buying Camillus quality with a US made Cold Steel.

[@TheSpiderfly]

What a stupid use for a knife. If you mistreat your blades like this, of course they'll fail.

[@VIIflegias]

why do you think god invented sons and axes? so that you had to cut wood with a knife? i don't think so.