CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs Cold Steel Recon I

[@rpnp2]

I appreciate the transparency with these video's. It's really refreshing to us knife fans.

[@tacticalalltheway]

I carried a recon 1 for 5 years now, beat the hell out of it still works, but the reason they get blade play is because you removed the steel liners and the pins deform the G10. The recon 1 is the flagship for cold steel, start putting the steel liners back on the knife.

[@Blackobluna]

Demcko is a man, a knife in each pocket and a handgun in the back

[@bab2thebone1]

Amen to that brotha!

[@jeepnicc]

I'll bet it would have held 120 lbs. That's more than enough for me. The Otanashi is a seriously wicked, purely martial blade. I love it. A closer comparison in lock strength would have been the Otanashi vs your Ti-lite.

[@ermakbchur1900]

and 6" Ti-lite )

[@corensam]

I was actually impressed by the No Ken. For a frame lock that size 135 is pretty good

[@eugenelombard7582]

Can't beat Cold Steel for the money, well done guys, that's awesome.

[@VikingPreparedness]

Hey thanks. I appreciate the effort. You have a good demeanor and you test fairly. I also think it would be GREAT to know what knife you have in YOUR pocket.

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

Well. The guy you see in these test video is actually Andrew Demko, a custom maker... So I'm pretty sure he carries one of his own knives he made with his hands and tools ;) Like perhaps an AD15

[@DezyreHD]

Andrews mostl ikely carrying one of his customs. AD15 at the time of this video most likely. Could be anything though lol

[@savage3960]

So this testing shows which knife makes the better hammer or the better crowbar? I still don't understand how gross abuse of a weapon relates to its intended real world use. I would more interested in depth penetration, cutting test against clothed targets and bone strikes. How fast they can be deployed and used in an everyday situation. How they fit the hand ect. This testing you do here is kind of like overloading a cartridge to see which manufacturers rifle or handgun fails first. I own a Couple of CRKT blades and I find they are excellent knives for the intended use .

[@KripkeSaul]

You know, CS knives would probably lose this, that's why.

[@jeanbabtisteclamence3018]

You don’t understand the idea of a test. Most knives as long as they’re sharp and same length and relative same blade shape will do the same shit to bone and cloth. No shit, you wouldn’t do any of this to your knife in every day use. This is SIMPLY to show how robust and or tough a knife is in it’s design. No one here is saying CRKT is shit, so calm down. Also it’s not like “overloading” a cartridge which is a valid test anyways, it’s more like abusing a gun by, slamming it, dropping it, getting dirt in it and all out abusing it. Wether that is via rapid continuous fire or dropping it into a mud puddle. Would you normally fire 10 mags in 3 minutes? No. Would you usually throw it into a mud puddle? No. The point of the TEST is to see how far you can push something, UNTIL it fails. OBVIOUSLY you would never do this. I don’t understand this argument from Cold Steel haters, the argument of “well I would never bang my knife against the concrete.” Well no shit. And you’d probably never through your AR out of a car window. But that is the point of a test.

[@jeanbabtisteclamence3018]

KripkeSaul Go check out the hundreds of tests of cold steel doing this exact same bud.

[@dbcooper6592]

I still would buy the crkt

[@dbcooper6592]

+csknives don't get me wrong cold steel is still my favorite just think the blade shape on the crkt is bad ass.

[@aaronfriedmann2488]

@@dbcooper6592 yes it is but the deployment is sucks. A true tactical folder needs to be able to deploy the blade as fast as possible.

[@aaronfriedmann2488]

@gsxtr1 I always take the large Espada into combat and am trained in Israeli Haganah knife combat.

[@ht8138]

@@aaronfriedmann2488 deadass? If its a joke thats a good one. If your being for real thats badass as hell!

[@aaronfriedmann2488]

@@ht8138 where did you see 'deadass'?

[@chrisholbrook661]

I enjoy these vids for anyone who acts like cold steel only cares about locks hasent used one for the most part I find alot of their blades have excellent geometry, are great slicers, have common man prices , never used bad performing steel with a variety of designs and are as hard use as it comes you dont have to agree with a company or the way they market themselves but how can a knife nut not agree they are good knives when you acually USE them to cut things

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

I'd love of you showed more close-ups of the fails. Also how about going against the Extrema Ratio RAO? It claims to be stronger than Tri-ad. Thank you!

[@michaelmist1528]

When it fails I will laugh my ass off

[@DanceForMe13]

That would be something. If Cold Steel can beat the RAO I will never trust any other knife maker again. Love to see that though.

[@Grumpini]

Cristiano Nogueira Extrema Ratio is a bunch of tacticlol stuff. Sharp angles everywhere that serve no purpose.

[@rpnp2]

Cristiano Nogueira I have never seen one in person, but doesn't the RAO have some sort of pin as a secondary safety?

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

rpnp2 2 yes it does, and I'm betting on the blade breaking, or the aluminium handle. Let's wait and see!

[@kerwindyson8162]

Let's see an axis lock comparison. Love the videos keep them coming!

[@rogerbarnes2587]

I have one for you kerwin. ZT Hinderer brutally stabed into a steel tool box 3 times. No damage no failure. No blade play nothing wrong at all. Was impressive

[@joeblades]

He’s packing some heat too

[@Alm0stF4mous]

These tests are pretty impressive... I will admit at first I was a bit skeptical, and what I mean is I believed and was confident that the Tri-Ad was far superior as a lock then other locking mechanisms.... but when I heard people talk about how much weight it could hold and abuse the knives could take. ESPECIALLY with out steel liners and other weight adding (but perceived requirements for strength and durability). I was and still am not a huge fan of AUS8, but now that CS knives have XHP. I will be adding a number CS knives to my collection and rotation in the near future. The strength and performance of the Tri-AD lock are almost to the point of making you go "OK wheres the trick???? there is no way the knife can be that strong!" but there is not way to dispute the results and in terms of strength in relation to the weight of the knives.... these tests speak for themselves and have really increased my interest in CS knives more so then it was before. And I was a fan even before these tests(love the videos where you guys are chopping things, throwing knives, cutting bottles, just all around cool knife porn) But these test video has only gone to increase my interest and just wanted to say I really enjoy these testing videos as well as it seems you guys really listen to your customers. Offering better steels options is what I know a lot of us wanted and were asking for and I think is going to really put CS on a whole other level in terms of quality, price and weight that is going to be VERY hard for other companies to compete with. Great job on the videos and the knives.... A lot of knives that I though would give the Tri-AD a run for its money FAILED MISERABLY.... and sadly I own some of those knives that failed but I am glad that I now know the limitations, as well as I know now a better option. Again thanks for the videos and the fantastic products.

[@manfredvonheide7107]

Which does not change the fact that CRKT is a beautiful knife and CS usual strange hoof :-)

[@harizantarmuji7593]

I still think that crkt ONK is the best fighting folder no matter what your result is... Its more than adequate to kill or hurt a person...its not designed to be a prybar. Great video though

[@gunfukid]

I own one of these and will say that the construction of the otanashi is inherently weaker. This is mainly due to the fact it is a frame lock. They were trying for reduced weight and a very slim profile, so the other side is G-10 only, no liner. This is a knife meant to deal mortal puncturing wounds, that is the purpose of the blade geometry, a very looong taper. It's not a general purpose knife. This is my backup knife meant with only one purpose. I have many brands I've bought but I love my CS knifes, they're tank tough and sharp enough to satisfy any surgeon.

[@majormassenspektrometer]

Those videos are freaking addicting. More CS ownage. ^^

[@MoreAmerican]

Yah, but the otanashi noh ken looks awesome! Great series guys! Never stop :)

[@MoreAmerican]

Haha, I know. I was kind of being sarcastic :). It does look cool, and I have lusted after one for about 2 years now.. but you folks just blew that fantasy out of the water. I much prefer a strong, well functionng knife. Now if the Otanashi was made by Cold Steel, GAME ON!

[@Jakelol1980]

MoreAmerican The Otanashi noh Ken is not about huge lock strength but about how to effectively incapacitate a human being most effectively.

[@Mrb00st]

***** yeah, totally useless blade shape for real things too. I'm sure they didn't design it for "real work" like this test

[@MrLazyeyedhobo]

Jakelol1980 What are you trying to say? Its the most deadly knife known to man?

[@Jakelol1980]

VERY NIIICE No and i have never said so. There is no deadliest knife in the World but there are knives that are better then others for say tactical use and the CRKT is better for tactical use then the Cold Steel.

[@glytch5]

Keep these videos going, they are absolutely entertaining.

[@CliffStamp]

Appreciate these series of videos show how/why these designs fail.

[@mathewrculbertson]

Right! Love this vids

[@porkchopspapi5757]

So crkt did great. don't slam the blade into immoveable steel, and don't use it to hang heavy weights. I was thinking of buying the crkt, now I'm going to. Thanks.

[@dmp762]

Yes. These tests are intended to show that the cold steel knives are stronger. And they do, but because these tests are such overkill they also show that the competing knife is more than durable enough for anything you would actually use it for.

[@Chase_N]

Test the Recon 1 vs the Spyderco Manix 2 XL (.15 less blade length at 3.85 or so but 5.2 oz), that would be a great test. They're close to the same price with the new cts-xhp steel on the Recon 1. This would be as close as you could get for dollar to dollar, length, weight, and both are considered hard use knives! You could make up my mind on which to buy!

[@peterisrael2012]

Love this series!

[@JesseAdams]

I'd love it if you could either extend something white along the vice to contrast the knife in the hang test. Or alternately throw a white sheet over the drill press or whatever that is behind the knife. Awesome knives. Thanks.

[@solidsnake2112]

I love these tests keep them coming please

[@petercardona1559]

Please take on the Axis Lock and settle it once and for all!

[@TheBroberts1986]

Please do axis and spyderco cage ball lock/ compression these are the comparisons people wish to see

[@Chase_N]

TheBroberts1986 I suggested the Manix 2 XL, it's as close to price and size as you can get from another company! The Axis would be another I'd like to see also.

[@ghozt9119]

Coldsteel is gonna beat any locking system

[@ironandthesoul7618]

Best knife tests ever!

[@dielon29]

Notice they never did a penetration test. That's more of a real world test in my mind.

[@nordicomsystems8841]

The CRKT would win in that category.

[@Sombody123]

A bit of different animals in comparison here... As a Cold Steel _and_ CRKT knife owner, I'm glad to see the CRKT knife held well enough for its intended use.

[@migerukun25]

It's nice to see you guys carry in these videos. However, I'm almost certain the knife he has in his pocket isn't a CS knife. I'm curious, does working at CS Knives turn you off from carrying them, if only because you're around them so often, or do they also see some time in the company's pockets for EDC? =P I've always sorta wondered what big name knifemakers and knife companies are into for personal use, knife-wise.

[@bsm6776]

Looks like an early version of AD15

[@Moribund_art]

Yay! finally giving my beloved Recon 1 some love lol

[@PanzerlovingMunich]

Are you guys ever going to to make a knife based the tip or false edges design of the kilij saber . I'd love to see that on a true full tang long curved backward blade.

[@amishassassin25]

Yall should do a Mini Recon 1 vs benchmade barrage axis lock!

[@nellAyaR2034]

These videos are like a nutnfancy video. They take about 17 times as long as they should.

[@fauxchung3189]

Cold Steel. make a knife similar to the CRKT Hissatsu with a straight g10 handle, better steel and the triad lock on it. Focus on piercing. Make something that’s not too bulky and wide. And I know about the Tilite.

[@unholyshape]

Great test. I own and love both of these knives. I really like the James Williams designs ,and wish he had worked with Cold Steel and not CRKT, but theyre still good knives. Excited to get a new recon 1 with the CTS XHP even though my AUS8 version has never let me down.

[@71hemi440cuda]

I love these videos! I would like to see a cold steel liner lock knife like the ti-lite against another liner lock. I just received my six inch and four inch zy-ex ti-lites in the mail and can only say i love them. I carry my six inch as my edc and have no problems other than i need new jeans due to pocket drag opening. It's still shaving sharp after a week of use opening boxes and just cutting them in half to wow my friends. Demko is my hero, keep it up cold steel!

[@MrGorelikov]

Recon 1 with CTS is the one of the greatest folding knife ever, i think.

[@btuck112]

Loving these head to head series of videos, but in watching I am trying to figure what knives Andrew has clipped to his pockets but can't tell. With all these knives at Andrew's disposal, what does he actually choose to carry?

[@SukenaiHayashi]

How about a benchmade griptilian vs whatever the cold steel equivalent? American Lawman perhaps?

[@rkinnaird1]

The same to you and the company you work for. I totally disagree with the tests but to each his own.

[@DanceForMe13]

Do you also have similar tests for fixed blades? Would love to see some of those.

[@Jakelol1980]

DanceForMe13 Yeah i would really like to see any CS knife go up against a Busse knife ;)

[@waveman0]

excellent vid. I love the fact that you did the vid with a pistol IWB and 2 pocket knives visible(well two pocket clips visible, left and right)...LoL Yanks gotta love 'em. Way to go exercising your 2nd amendment rights, wish I could do that here in Australia. We are to the stage of not even being allowed to import most CS pocket knives any more, as they fail our customs "flick test"

[@flashider556]

I can wait to get a new Cold Steel knife using the new steel; we need to see a rust test with the CTS XHP in a polished blade.

[@l337pwnage]

Cold Steel does have a nice locking mechanism. A bit hard to close, but I don't need to close knives fast, just open them fast. ;) Still, I'm probably still gonna carry my ONK more than my Spartan. It's just easier to carry and use.

[@BernhardRottweiler]

How to be the best? You must have the foresightedness (or luck) to have the right guy at the right time in your company. This "guy" has an idea that finally evolves into the strongest lock on the market, Tri-Ad. Then bring out knives in every price range that have excellent price-performance ratio.

[@bobsmith3551]

I like the testing parameters, but it would have been better to test another tanto. My dad carries a CS Rajah 3, he loves it. I like the SOG Slim Jim XL. As it's name implies, it's slim, light and very fast. It's not sturdy by any stretch of the imagination, but it certainly performs the types of tasks that I require a blade for.

[@TrevForPresident]

I think you're transparent in testing. I'm going to pick up the CS Recon 1 Tanto. I heard one-hand deployment is challenging, but you seem to have it locked in

[@andrewhellsing7365]

not going to lie cold steel still shows reasons why i enjoy their knives i have from other knife companies like ka-bar for example but they are willing to back up their knives especially folders

[@trap-du3hd]

weigh in on which is best xl vs large (forget medium) isnt the xl more of a liability to open in an emergency? cons: 1. you need more space for the 5.4" blade to swing out 2. need more force for people with smaller and weaker hands 3. longer handle has extra length that can also be grabbed by your attacker in a struggle. If your hands take up all the handle, he has nothing to grab except the blade is this worth the extra length? i think not

[@MementoMori1001]

I agree with you that its harder for people with smaller hands to deploy it. when it comes to knife fight it depends on your tactics. a longer reach is a clear advantage in a close combat. the extra length of the handle is acceptable. remember that short swords and even the knife of samurais have like 2-3" allowance in the handle. the reason for this is because you don't want to accidentally slipped and loss your knife. also your opponent can grab your wrist and their instinct will tell them to do so,because no one would risk losing fingers because they thought they've grabbed the handle.

[@trap-du3hd]

first reach also includes the length of the arm so a 3 inch of difference is not much. second the advantage of reach is relevant to how much reach an opponent has: a tall guy would benefit less from the XL because he already has more reach than most people, third, reach isnt important in self defense. the attacker has to get close to make the first stab. weather you block his stab or not he is close enough to counter stab him with a short knife. its possible to block a thrust or slash but he cant block a counter stab, he is exposed. even in mutual combat they have to come close to stab or cut you. in most knife fights, its counter stabs that finish the fight. similar to boxing. the length of the blade is more important however. it decides if you reach a vital organ and how deep you reach it. the nice wide blade on the clip point would cut a gaping incision. So the XL would definitely be more handy if the downsides are "acceptable" as you put it.

[@9unslin9er]

James Willaims (Osoraku) + Cold Steel (Triad Lock) = Master Race

[@dbpm876]

Big deal the crkt is still more lethal.. it's a weapon not a utility blade.. I have both knives the recon is obviously more durable but the crkt deploys faster and blade is only designed to kill not baton sticks in your backyard while you play rambo.

[@JDKunes]

How many people did they kill in the testing of this knife!!!! Idiot

[@aaronfriedmann2488]

Good luck deploying the blade in a serious attack. That tiny thumbstud is a joke.

[@aaronfriedmann2488]

@gsxtr1 NOT instantly out of the pocket. It doesn't have a wave function nor a pocket catch which is Cold Steels trademark. Cold Steels large Luzon is even far superior then the Otanashi Noh Ken.

[@ht8138]

@@aaronfriedmann2488 im so torn between the large luzon (own the xl) and the crkt. I love the blade on the crkt. It looks like the blade geometry is better on the crkt but im pretty sure the luzon is tougher and the flipper tab being used as a wave is effective as hell.

[@jeanbabtisteclamence3018]

More lethal!? Pff and how does one prove that dude?

[@dmp762]

Framlock knives need hand presher on the fram to perform properly. If you need proof look at a video by vininull called Hard use testing: Strider SMF. Then skip to about 06:14. In it he is doing spine whacks. When he doesn't put put presher on the lock it performs terribly, but when he does it performs very well.

[@TacticalXRays]

CODE 4 vs SEBENZA

[@ironbarr520]

***** Must be the Manufacturing Quality Award(s) Chris has won in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11 and 2012 that get in the way of him making a knife that isn't "bunk".

[@TYLERTRANCE]

Tactical X-Rays Sebenza is a straight up framelock. It's going to fail on the first spine hit.

[@ironbarr520]

***** I'm sure you have years of experience in testing high-end cutlery so I won't argue. I will say I am a huge fan of CS and the Tri-Ad lock, it is hands down the strongest lock on the market today but comparing the two is like comparing a waltz to a mosh-pit. And yes, I am an owner and user of CRKs & Cold Steel.

[@TacticalXRays]

we're inevitably comparing amstaffs to chihuahuas when we're talking about these kinds of knife-off videos against cs blades. until there's another competitor on the market. it's a 280 pound gladiator vs a 14 year old stable boy with dad's old rusty, full of horse shit pitchfork

[@ironbarr520]

Tactical X-Rays Until there's another competitor, really? Ever heard of Benchmade's Axis Lock or Spyderco's bearing Lock? They have been around for a minute.

[@dannysees]

Wonder if it was the lawks device that caused the pivot to break?

[@Iamarmy527]

I think it would be cool if you guys tested the ti lite's strength. That's my favorite folding knife you guys make!

[@andrew-ripley1747]

Shaun I may be wrong, but I assume that the 130 pounds they show on the product video is the limit of its strength. The old product video showed a variety of spine whacks and negative thrusts (thrusts where the knife is angled edge out, spine in), all of which the Ti-Lite survived. But, a comparison between Cold Steel's liner lock and a "contender's" (I use that term very loosely) liner lock would make a good video. To make liner locks have acceptable strength, proper design, manufacture, and quality control is needed, and after seeing the inconsistency of "contenders", I would only trust Cold Steel's liner lock (and Leatherman's, but theirs only for its marketed purpose- utility).

[@13bravoredleg18]

I just wish the CS Finn Wolf didn't have thumb studs. You need to take them off in order to sharpen the Scandi grind!

[@Munich22100]

Are you guys ever going to make a hint at future products, like an onomous trailer for a claymore machete , a bardiche battle axe( is a historic baddass that was literally used to rest guns on top of in case someone tried to get to you from behind) *****

[@Munich22100]

Please,reply

[@Munich22100]

Sorry *****

[@Danny-sy9sn]

Were you thinking about doing a test against the Buck 110?

[@trinitycombativeconceptsje6122]

hi. I'm a fan of Cold Steel and CRKT products this CRKT line in particular and I am a huge fan of the warrior o tanto but what are you trying to prove here

[@trinitycombativeconceptsje6122]

understandable but what is the objective between the two knives

[@trinitycombativeconceptsje6122]

Ok. that's understandable so its not really a disclaimer to CRKT?

[@trinitycombativeconceptsje6122]

+Jeff Owens Thank you Cold Steel much appreciated

[@trinitycombativeconceptsje6122]

I'm sorry. for that spelling

[@trinitycombativeconceptsje6122]

I was trying to say this video is not up to put down CRKT products

[@gnatkoloradov5349]

Like to see the comparison. Ok strength is a strong point of CS. What about cutting test?

[@ramiabiakar2391]

+Gnat Koloradov CRKT tanto knives are saber ground, their blade geometry is not perfect for cutting. They're stabbing knives. I know, I own one.

[@ramiabiakar2391]

***** I have the Heiho AKA Hissatsu Folder. I secured mine with locktite.

[@ramiabiakar2391]

It's a type of glue to prevent screws from unscrewing. Just buy the one that isn't permanent.

[@bryantherocker]

Please Test Emerson Knives to Check his Claim that it is the Worlds number 1 Hard Use Knives.

[@xdark18]

In the claim of "hard use" Mr. Emerson has.. He isn't just talking about lock strength. Tip strength, prying with the knife, getting the knife nasty and being able to rinse it/clean it out without it rusting or failing, opening and closing with one hand easily, and also being able to comfortably use the knife hard with no hot spots. All cold steel wants to do is test locks. Doesn't everybody know that cold steel has the strongest lock? I mean it wouldn't bother me if cold steel called these lock tests. But they don't. I refuse to bash any company, so I'm not bashing cold steel. I just want them to clarify what they're doing.

[@Jakelol1980]

Carter David The only thing cold steel does good is a great lock in the Tri-ad lock and thats why the only test the lock strength vs other knives because they know they win but you never se them do anything else in the Vs tests. The Tri-ad lock is great and is really hard to break but what more about the knives?

[@Jakelol1980]

***** anything else vs tests? Where please link me.

[@Jakelol1980]

***** But its still not any test videos where you test them against other knives. I dare you to test any of your fixed blades against a Busse knife and mybe a Busse Battle Mistress. And please test your folders on video with anything other then lock strength please.

[@Jakelol1980]

I just saw the knife you tested the tanto against and i must say thet you only put it up against crapy knives. The Gerber uses really crappy steel. Try it against a Busse Battle Mistress and see what wins.

[@PierreJeanLevy]

İ would love to see any of the Strider folders vs similar sized Coldsteel folders. Thank you

[@edb27]

Yeah strider fix blade knives are high quality. I'd love to see it compared to cold steel

[@JGstunts22]

see how much weight it takes to take the tri-ad lock to failure plz

[@rkinnaird1]

I understand what your saying when it comes to combat, I've been there. But I have 20 years of active duty military service and I have never had a lock on a cheap knife fail me. The only issue I have had is breaking the tips on knives while utilizing them for utility purposes not one time have I been in a situation to where I wold have to support that much weight on a on a knife. I love cold steel knives but I would just stick to the stabbing and slashing tests that you all conduct. This particular test may show how strong the knife is but for quickly deploying the recon 1 I'll pass on it every time. Your comparing a tough knife to a knife that was specifically designed for self defense and fighting.

[@iomio3598]

A plate stack machine for the weight hang test could be faster. Just moving a pin to change the weight would be a lot less work to.

[@sjoerdstok1]

hmm I wish you used the cold steel tanto version. It would make for a better competition I think. Still a great video thoug!

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

I love your tests. They're pretty extreme and that's good . I actually much prefer the CS vids with Mr Demko than the ones when people cut shit up with b movie music in the background I'm contemplating buying this CRKT, just for fun. But if I need a lightweight pointy EDC with a serious lock I just carry my CS Broken Skull . I like the confidence I have with the locking mechanism.. It's almost blind trust ;) Still, 135lbs isn't bad :)

[@randomweirdo2701]

I'm with you. Cold steel please cut out the cheesy music and deadpan narration and do the tests. your proof videos are porn for mall ninjas, and like porn, are uncomfortable to watch for normal people.

[@Donttreadonme-ky1ty]

Good video, love these comparisons.

[@robertpalmer7296]

It would seem to me that once you drill holes in the handle you have compromised a structural integrity. I'm sure the warranty wouldn't cover that so I don't know how this test is relevant

[@KnifeSPA]

Do AXIS on Grip. Or on Adamas, if you dare)

[@wahiawaboy1211]

I want to see you guys put 380 lbs like how blade hq did lock test on knifes.

[@epleyscott86]

I have a Recon 1 tanto and the liner lock won't lock on open properly anymore and I can even get cold steel on the phone website says send it in but don't know if they will repair or the cost , I have a crkt m21-14 and it is been through edc with me just as the Recon and is tuff as hell , crkt at least has customer service

[@stalememe6407]

the recon 1 in liner lock is discontinued like 10 years ago

[@epleyscott86]

It's not a liner lock it's a lockback

[@BACCHUS777]

I believe the CRKT did quite well considering its very limited purpose and design.

[@aaronfriedmann2488]

No kidding.. Its designed as a combat knife, with an awesome blade BUT you can't deploy it fast enough with that small thumbstud. What were they thinking!??

[@wEcUtBoTtLeS]

should have compared to a ti lite? thought that would be obvious but you knew the crkt would out perform.

[@solidsnake2112]

And I wonder why the guy behind the camera sounds exactly like master chief lmao

[@bonesjones1658]

Lol.. if he had turned around with the blade sticking out of his back hahaha

[@modern-chiang-mai-pool-villa]

Unfair test, framelock has 50% less handle material than a spine lock...in the strike zone at failure. For hand mobility, balance, slashing and penetration the otanashi noh ken is the most balanced, most intricate, and most lethal knife I have possessed in 45 years. You want this knife at your side when going hand to hand, mobility, grip and reach is excellent. I had a holdout 2, very slippery compared to the otanashi

[@jaydenchon]

where can I buy the cheapest most reliable recon 1 knife?

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Love, LOVE my recon 1's!l!

[@bonesjones1658]

Honestly why do they only test spine whacks/ over strikes which both test the knife's durability in terms of pivoting forward and closing. What about the knife's intended purpose, pressure against the blade? Why not test to see the durability of the blade to stay rigid and resist pivoting backwards and failing. Why not chopping? Hard pressure cutting?

[@MementoMori1001]

because demko invented this lock and he wanted to show how tough it is.

[@Chimib]

Great videos! If a blade is advertised as " tactical" it should be strong as it can be because lives are probably at stake here. Please, please do a lock strength comparison between Spyderco Endura and C.S. Code 4 , cause those are my EDCs!

[@michaelmist1528]

This is not an average liner lock, but I will ask you to please test only strong locks not liner or frame locks. The Axis lock, Arc lock, and Compression lock are worthy opponents.

[@majormassenspektrometer]

Michael Mist Should I burst out laughing? Compression lock, Axis lock worthy opponents? ^^

[@JoannaJedrzejczyksForehead]

They all failed.

[@maokicker1893]

Pls try ram safe lock vs triad lock

[@GooseWheel]

U should do the cryo vs kudo or a tuff lite

[@NeptuneKnives]

nutnfancy this is why I agree with TNP Cold Steels are lighter & stronger and now they have quality XHP there's no point in making folders. I wish you'd take some serious custom cutlery that's high priced like Me.... or Hi..... or St..... I'm not even going to release a folder unless it can top your guys test and I'd rather just pray that you guys make it for me!

[@michaelmist1528]

Hey maybe these tests will make CRKT rethink their designs and make better products.

[@eddieking2976]

Have the Cold Steel Code 4 so I kinda knew how this was going to end.

[@xdramos6632]

hey man,,, try testing with Sebenza and other big brands,, we are courios thumb up for CS best regards

[@gusserflys]

excellent thank you so much

[@masonthornburgh7508]

Which knife did Andrew have in his pocket?

[@drivingmuffin]

Probably one of the custom knives he makes :)

[@ht8138]

If I was in an urban environment were i might need to (God forbid) fight with a knife. The crkt is probably superior. However from my time in the Marines I can confidently say the recon would excel much more in the field for utility use. I actually carried one for some time with the infantry. The only complaint is that the g10 is so grippy it makes getting it out of your camis a bitch.

[@curlybill3966]

Who does that to there knife anyway? The Noh Ken is a flesh only knife, at which it excels.

[@rainmechanic]

The Otanashi Noh Ken is comparable to the CS Ti Lite series... Liner Locks designed as pure stabbing / penetration self defense knives.... If you wanted an equal comparison i would have compared two liner locks... Your's verse their's... It's highly doubtful there was a single person who watched this thinking a liner lock was going to give the Triad any problems here...

[@professorbland]

wouldn't the talwar be an equivalent?

[@DezyreHD]

Anyone know what light andrews carrying?

[@mwhich50]

Lol. I would not have taken an Otashi Noh Ken on a deployment before your testing. It's a stabber, show piece, and a fondler. The Recon is a big working knife, and also a mediocre choice for tactical use. I think your comparison testing should involve REAL WORLD uses/abuses, not machines and weights. Stabbing and slashing soft/hard targets, opening cans, screw driving, and prying. Mechanically stressing out these knives to see which one breaks first is unrealistic. It's also really predictable and therefore boring.

[@Jakelol1980]

mwhich50 The Otanashi noh Ken is ment for killing not for showing off. Sure the lock on the Recon 1 is better but you wont know the difference when you get stabbed by the Otanashi noh Ken throu your west.

[@mwhich50]

I would not want to be in court trying to justify the use of deadly force with a Otanashi. The jury would shit themselves if it was brought into court as an exhibit. For me a real world stabber would be a fixed blade. Folders need to kept in a closed pocket to prevent dirt and sand from going into the pivot joint. You would have an opponents fixed blade sticking in your chest before you could even get your CRKT open:)

[@Jakelol1980]

mwhich50 Well its not made for the streets its made for combat and war zones so there is no reason to own one and EDC it but its sure cool as hell and i would EDC one :P Sure a fixed blade is better then a folder always but if you watch James Williams videos he got asked to make a folder that easily concealable and is a great stabber and slicer in the same knife that is why this knife is made. This knife is sort of as good a stabber get without being a fixed blade.

[@babybudda1000]

yes you are totally right real life and death situations real world, Lol

[@babybudda1000]

mwhich50 yeah right maybe a 2- 3 sec delay but Id get it done from either pocket.

[@itoldyou6169]

The Ken is a stab and slash knife, do a stab and slash test with both.

[@603predator4]

i dont even know why i bother to watch these, the triad lock is the strongest lock out there and is always going to win....it is fun to watch though