Cold steel SRK compact, Review, first use.

my first outing with the Cold steel SRK compact, any good?

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Being such a CS fan over the decades, I had to buy the SRKC to compliment my SRK in VG1. I also love & trust the construction & grind. I agree with you that it would be better at least for batoning with a straight spine, but I have some CS tanto blades that are champs for that task. I'm one for believing the old adage; "A tool for every purpose & a purpose for every tool" so I don't mind carrying an extra blade if I think it will serve the purpose.

[@mikejeffsteel]

Nice review! I hate it when someone makes a review about a knife where, half the video is him reading the specs of the knife and the other half is him holding the knife over a table talking about it. I mean, it's a video not an audio tape. Just show us! :D (btw your edits have become incredible since your first videos! Good job!)

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

I agree. I think another very important test should always be cutting up meats with bones, skinning, vegetables, fruits. Not many reviewers do that.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I don't hunt so skinning is out, I do a fair bit of Cooking but I really don't like filming in my kitchen.

[@nitrorc4life1]

I like it all

[@mattefinnish8411]

Just ordered one as an edc, general purpose knife. I have a Recon Scout for heavy work. Thanks

[@xxfaction6xx]

I agree Cold Steel is value for money for sure

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

I wish this compact version was in CPM 3v without the coating. Other than that I like everything else about this blade.

[@Greenmachine305]

It is.

[@hillbill79]

Chisel grind the secondary like the SAK. It'll still do the survival stuff well, but be better for bushcrafty stuff.

[@nitrorc4life1]

Then buy a bushcraft knife.....

[@Pono324]

Would love a stainless steel option of this knife. You know any similar knives with stainless steel?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Fallkniven S1 is a similar size in stainless.

[@johnnybeanz1296]

I liked your final review. Based on that, I’m not tempted. I’ll live with a Mora and a hatchet if the f1 isn’t around.

[@sharamkh]

The sheath on mine really dulls the blade. I mean, it’s immediately visible on the edge. I don’t want to have to sharpen it every time I take it out of the sheath 😛 Luckily I have a bunch of other excellent knives. Have you experienced this problem?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Not with my San Mai SRK or Master hunter, I've only used the compact once and I really need to put a good edge on it.

[@howardvarley8795]

Ive had this problem with my normal SRK ever since I got it, bloody annoying👍

[@mrks998]

I take the knife out carefully so the sharp edge dont drag across the sheat but the dull side does. If you get what i mean

[@daemonharper3928]

Nice review mate, personally wouldn't look at a coated blade when there are so many other options....but everything has a market. I like a sabre grind too, fine enough for delicate tasks and that bit of extra metal going up to the spine helps with splitting. Will you lose the little v bevel and have it as a deep scandi / true sabre? I've got a chunky battoning camp knife in 1070 with a sabre grind and I wouldn't trust the edge if it didn't have a secondary (or does it count as a third?) mini bevel.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'd never grind the secondary bevel out it would be far to delicate unless it was convex .

[@James-ke5sx]

I have this knife but I wouldn't change anything on it because I don't use it for Bushcraft.

[@sopwithcamelus]

I'd definitely take that coating off, polish it a bit, and square the spine. Your recommendations to Cold Steel are excellent.

[@berlinwebster1369]

I own this knife and I love it thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍

[@duanemiles1558]

That was a good work out for any knife. I love CS knifes and will get the SRK-C. Thanks.

[@MartiniDave02]

Good honest review. I like your no BS approach. Loved the blooper at the end too, we've all been there!

[@nitrorc4life1]

Thank you for video. I myself never use the spine of my knife to scrape (never understood saying "strike") a ferro fod, If I am carrying a rod I have a carbide scarper with it.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

We're all different my friend.

[@neilcastell6951]

nice sleek look, i like it, ... sort of knife you can abuse without worrying about it to much.

[@jimlahey5623]

Srk compact is too small in handle, and to weak on the tip. Srk normal size is good

[@neilorourke71]

The thing im starting to realize is that in REAL bushcraft scenarios, you only want/need a knife to do specific things. Obviously, slicing is the biggest, and maybe striking a ferro after that. I suppose if you needed to crack open some wood to get to dry material you would want your knife to do that too. But there's no point in wasting a bunch of energy trying to chop up a log with it when you could just find two upright trees, stick the log piece in between them, and use your weight as leverage to snap the log. Work smart, not hard.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You'll snap a rotten log easily enough but something seasoned over wrist thick won't snap easily, sometimes the shock from breaking hard wood with your body can be very unpleasant. Starting off the cut so the material knows where to break is a big bonus and you won't do that with a weak knife, no substitute for a saw . Happy trails, Rob.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I would agree with your conclusions, I thought the same. Great review.

[@seanthomasdowd]

Excellent review, are you ok Rob, no cup of tea

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I had one before and one after.

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

This is a great review Rob, exactly the kind of use that matters when using knives, first line survival tools that can take abuse but also can be used for some delicate tasks

[@philleath-dawson2113]

Another honest and informative review..... Let's hope Cold Steel were watching.👍👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Doubtful mate.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Rob☺ good test, the small SRK is as you say more aimed at a general purpose survival knife, and it's short comings is easily fixed by carrying a mora knife of your choice, which is designed for woodcraft etc, anyone spending an hour whith a pile of differant knives whittling wood will soon find out that the smaller , thinner , scandi ground blades kept razor sharp, are far easier to use , and less tiring, everyone to his or her personal choice, that's what life's all about, and it's what keeps knife maker's in business, lol, thanks for the video , stay safe mate, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Stu.

[@samthai818]

I always enjoy your reviews. Your assessment is spot on, I will pass on this one.

[@willmur54]

Thanks Rob! Very informative.

[@mmiller73]

Great review Rob! I think you are spot on in your likes and dislikes of the SRK-C. I got mine for $35 and while it is definitely worth that I don’t use it much because I don’t like the skinny grip. I do wear an XL size glove though so someone with smaller hands probably won’t mind as much. I much prefer the thicker grip of the normal SRK and the Master Hunter so the SRK-C doesn’t get much use.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Were in agreement on this 👍👍

[@asmrorigami1724]

. Fantastic field review 👍

[@Greg_Ashley]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@clivedunning4317]

Great ! Another really good review.

[@rhettoracle9679]

A notch above! Cheers

[@jongjoorhee931]

Good review, Rob.

[@jimlahey5623]

I would go for normal srk. This is to weak.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I don't know about weak but the handle is too thin for me.

[@lexor101]

Second

[@perebird]

Nice insight Rob 👍

[@ntesla66]

Excellent review, Rob. I'd rather have one of your knives to match up with my CS Trailmaster. Maybe someday!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

An FTP would be great with a trailmaster. Later this year I'll be making some.

[@ntesla66]

@@RobEvansWoodsman , keep me in mind.

[@bernhard7658]

👍👍👍

[@omadon7331]

Admittingly, until recent, I was also mixing "flat" and "sabre" grind. Oh well, live and learn. As for SRK Compact ... never have, and never will like coated blades. Never! Maybe it's silly notion of mine, but that kind of black painting is, in my opinion, only for military purpose. When will I ever crawl through a bush and sneak up on a tree? Joking aside, yes I get it, it protects the blade from rust, but that is what maintenance is for! In any case, another fine review Rob. Thumb up.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Coatings are shit! I think that it's cheaper to paint the blade than polish it, keeping manufacturing costs down.

[@sopwithcamelus]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I'm certain that's part of it. The other part is people who complain about a knife being made of "cheap" steel because it rusted on them, lol.

[@dennisleighton2812]

@@sopwithcamelus Why don't they just use a top quality stainless steel? From what I've read there are any number of new "exotic" stainless varieties out there. My old (25 years!) Bushwhacker in Bohler stainless has done an astonishing amount of work. Now replaced by a CS Trail Master San Mai III!

[@dennisleighton2812]

@@sopwithcamelus Oh yes, and with a brilliant sheath by Rob Evans no less! They go together like bacon & eggs! ;-)

[@LittleUrbanPrepper]

Great knife. Great review. Thanks 😊👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks , do you have one?

[@LittleUrbanPrepper]

@@RobEvansWoodsman no. I have a cima knife.

[@LittleUrbanPrepper]

@@RobEvansWoodsman umm. Hey sir. I have a telegram group with couple other preppers,bushcrafters and hikers. Would you like to join 😊

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Telegram group?

[@jesusbanuelos9708]

Ese cuchillo no es para partir leña, es para matar enemigos!!!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

SRK, cuchillo de rescate de supervivencia, esta herramienta debería ser capaz de realizar la mayoría de las tareas de supervivencia, incluida la partición de madera para hacer fuego en un clima húmedo.

[@Simon_Mouse]

No brew?!!! You ok Rob or a bit poorly?? 🤣🤣 Good review 👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I had one before and after.

[@Simon_Mouse]

@@RobEvansWoodsman ... good man 👍

[@randomescu]

imo there is a terrible thing about this knife: it's smell ! they used some kind of smelly vaseline on its blade and inside the sheath, so even if you clean the blade, it will come greased next time. i wiped it with a Dove tissue for baby and poured and scubed inside with tissues and hand sanitizer. then i oiled it with Victorinox oil, food grade and acceptable smell. I plan to buy some coconut oil and repeat wipe process and pit coconut oil on the blade and inside the sheath (a thin layer). thanks for the review, i watched it before i ordered it. i also put a. Ulticlip Slim 3.3 on it.