Black Talon 2 - By Cold Steel

[@AbsoluteStorm]

These demos, and Lynn Thompson's enthusiasm when talking about (about demonstrating) his products really sets Cold Steel apart from other knife manufacturers. I'm not even a big knife collector, but I occasionally find myself ordering Cold Steel products because of the brilliant marketing (of products which are themselves brilliant).

[@ArcticGator]

Shots fired spyderco! they have decent knives but their prices are just way the hell out of control, you definitely get more bang for your buck from cold steel and the prices are honest!

[@budsblades7211]

Spyderco knives are for women and children

[@spyderco329]

Yeah once they raised prices again alot of them just got ridiculous

[@kaizoebara]

You do realize the irony that this blade shape is a Spyderco design, right?

[@dick_richards]

They're my two favourite companies, and i have many from both, and carry a combo of the 2 daily.

[@TheScotchaholic]

I've stated for many years online and offline, whether a purchase is for collecting, self defense, utility, or all of the above - Cold Steel gives great pound for pound value at all price points. The best thing about their products is that you really want to use them, even if certain models are costly. Co-workers flipped out when I regularly used my $90 early version of the Recon 1 folder. When asked why, I just told them our issued American (Klein) folders were inadequate for our uses. The Recon 1 cut with it's AUS8A was WAY better in cutting and holding an edge and deploying/closing with heavy work gloves. It also didn't have a cheesy liner lock.

[@betterbsure]

I have nothing but COLD STEEL, simply the best!

[@redfaux74]

Are you my long lost brother? 😎

[@dick_richards]

Yep, them and Spyderco are the 2 best knife companies for me.

[@betterbsure]

@@dick_richards Agreed!

[@nathangilbert7774]

First I had a sog, then I had a benchmade, now I have nothing but cold steel

[@Devil-tm4nu]

Adrian Valentine Don’t think they can compete with Albion in Terms of Sword crafting.

[@NetshadeX]

I love how Cold Steel took care of the customer demand for an upgraded steel. S35VN and CTS-XHP are both amazing steels. The designs are proven and now they have the steels to do them justice. Fantastic!

[@oceanwaves83]

All dislikes are Nick Shabazz and his alternate accounts

[@jackalopeslim8478]

"I can't carry it in an office setting therefore it sucks."

[@chef_nick3022]

@@jackalopeslim8478 he just looks at knives from a different perspective.

[@rashid_art]

aww you wish you were half the person he is

[@oceanwaves83]

@@rashid_art Lol!

[@jackalopeslim8478]

@@rashid_art I carry CS to compensate for something.

[@mathewrculbertson]

I love this style of video!

[@johnruff7417]

Mathew Culbertson absolutely agree, Lynn is just making it difficult to save for blade show!

[@TwoTreesVisuals]

Thanks Matt I’m stoked you like it.

[@dick_richards]

Do you or your Brother have this knife?? I'm going to order one either tomorrow or Monday. Buddy im sold......

[@WhuDhat]

Old skool

[@dick_richards]

Man do i ever miss this guy......

[@dmadril8474]

I own many knives. I recently purchased this one. As soon as I opened it, held it, observed it, hadn't even cut anything with it yet, I thought this knife could be very intimidating, yet very dangerous to who ever is on the recieving end. This knife can be very utilitarian, yet a great defense tool.

[@hdm6897]

I've been a customer of coldsteel for many years ,and their the only ones who do it like they do ! As far as creativity ,craftsmanship, and purposeful folders with the most strongest locking mechanism in the world ,they have me for life!

[@eliasburgstaller4544]

This kind of blade has alot of use in edc applications and if you use it everyday plain edge is going to be the go to for a lot of people because of the sharpen ability (of course the serrated edge is better suited in a self defense situation ;) )

[@markoi.83]

Such an amazing knife!! Really enjoy ColdSteel knives. But this is sinister!!! Love Voyagers and AK47. Because I can use them in every day use. Talon has only one use. Super intimidating!! And that s35v steel is just the best!!

[@Cetok01]

I've bought more than a dozen Cold Steel 'tools' over the years, never been disappointed.

[@angelheart7643]

My SD blade for over 2 years now - in XHP. Love the BT II serrated.

[@kennyarledge7496]

Absolutely love this knife with the cog ring.totally BAD ASS ! thx for designing and making this knife.

[@alexbfh1]

Cold steel best knife brand in the world

[@Fernando-jy6gq]

Bro you deserve a raise for this video.

[@garyjacobs2484]

I love this knife. I have two serrated Black Talon 2. Cold Steel for the win every time!

[@eliteknowledge7298]

Two? And both serrated? That tell it all if I want to consider a slate edged one or not! 😅

[@santoshsk4651]

The only man who loves his work, and be happy. _yOu earned your new subscriber_

[@AbsoluteStorm]

I have this knife. It's just awesome - the only knife I've ever been scared of.

[@kennyarledge7496]

Fact !

[@yuritesticoff1141]

"You put this in your hand and your hand likes it." I love you Lynn Thompson. The tube needs more husky guys loving the fact they sell the best affordable knives on the market with some great Taiwanese steel. #huskyheadquarters from a guy who bought pants as a middle schooler at kmart in the "husky headquarters" My two extremely athletic brothers berated me for years over that. I'm now not husky but thin. Thanks cold steel for helping me shave the fat away. #lynnthompsonforpres

[@PewLand]

I love the new style of videos! Just bought a Rajah 2 the other day and it's my first Cold Steel and I think I'm in love

[@zach4007]

I once received this knife by accident when I ordered a Recon 1 tanto. I was surprised to receive this knife, but I laughed when I opened it since it was so hilariously freakish to me. That being said, I used it to open some boxes while I could. The knife came very smooth right out of the box, the handle was very comfortable, and the whole thing truly was razor sharp right out of the box. For a while, I did consider seeing what I could do about just having a Recon 1 tanto sent to me though I was sure it may not work out, point being I tried to keep this. I was pretty sad to have to send it back, but one day, I might get this on purpose 😉. Thanks Cold Steel for making the best knives i’ve ever had the pleasure to use and carry for years. Keep it up!

[@georgecostanza2695]

Keep it coming Lynn... I can’t get enough!

[@DoverPipes]

I love having my Black Talon II as part of my EDC. My favorite knife overall.

[@jeremyb0793]

All of Cold steel's blades are awesome. This is a must have in my near future

[@merecatbear114]

im ordering one right now after seeing that first deep cut into that dummy. great job again CS and Lynn !

[@USLethal]

One thing that separates Cold Steel from the rest, to me, is how passionate Lynn is about his craft. Production knives? Sure. But they’re approved by a man who knows wth he’s talking about.

[@ramonarroyo5573]

That knife is absolutely beautiful! As most of you knives. I call that a show knife look but don't touch lol. Mr. Thompson I have a man crush on you lol I think your are very cool person. And it's very nice that give gifts when you visit your products distributors, that's so cool. Meeting you & your store is on my bucket list. Lol one day. Thank you for putting out great products.

[@redfaux74]

I'm always amazed at people who will spend 2 or 3 times the money for the same thing but a "better name". The truth is, there is no better name for me than Cold Steel. I've been in love with the company for over 20 years. I still EDC the Vacquero Grande. My oldest knife.

[@arachnonixon]

really hope you guys' make a Fairbairn-Sykes combat knife someday.

[@ethanstang9941]

I agree both the 6in and 9in versions.

[@arachnonixon]

@Ethan Stang, agreed. I'd also love to see them offer the Naval/Marine version too, but I'm just a sucker for brass

[@ethanstang9941]

@shared harwood close, but we want a copy of the fairbairn Sykes knife.

[@ethanstang9941]

@shared harwood cold steel would make a 30.00 dollar version.

[@M60gunner1971]

Look at the CS Wasp

[@all_out_of_bubble_gum]

Cold Steel is Legend! Thank you for developing this Special knive 👍

[@GunGuy258]

Cold Steel makes the best knives. I never fear them failing during abuse.

[@DavidM-lj5yv]

My Black Talon 2 arrives tomorrow. Cannot wait to get it!! I did a ton of online research before buying it. I have a ton of knives-- everything from Kershaws, Spydercos to Chris Reeve and Reate. I'm very excited to get this. Great video-- since handgun conceal carry is illegal where I live I figure this is the next best thing. Hopefully will never have to use it.

[@johnnywishbone932]

The one thing about Cold Steel is you know what you are getting out of every purchase. For a working man that is hard to beat!

[@mugdays]

You gotta respect a company that says, "yeah, we make this product, but don't buy it" lol

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Really amazing looking knife design looks!!! ^^

[@OGFreedom1776]

I love the grip on this one it’s just comfortable

[@stephenmorin6373]

Lynn, i just ordered one today should have it by Saturday.❤

[@memento206mare]

The Black Talon 2 (serrated) is my go to 100% daily carry, should I have one blade. I have the serrated and non-serrated in S35VN and both in XHP. Out of all of the fancy, overbuilt and otherwise (extensively varied in price, size, bladesteels, materials, locks and deployment methods, etc.) blades in my admittedly oversized (overkill) collection; the BT2 has just not been surpassed as the most faithful bladed buddy. No task or material will it shy away from, pocket deployment, versatility, etc.; and a piece of defensive brilliance. So well designed. I would love to see perhaps a Lynn Thompson edition XL Black Talon, DLC coated, in XHP would be great, but S35 would be just fine. Even a DLC coated edition in standard size would be awesome. Cold Steel has undoubtedly been the best blade for the buck, and luckily I've built a fairly impressive CS collection, not including the sjamboks and sticks and so on. It is amazing how much steel one can carry comfortably in even light clothing, thanks to CS, and also the genuine realization of a pocket's true potential. Next buy will be the L.T. edition serrated Spartan. Look forward to the Mayhem!

[@scorch2020]

Love meat cutting vids. Its the unapologetic truth of why most of us carry these types of knives. Also can i carry this blade in california? Or is it to scary and evil?

[@DaddyDog]

Central cali you can... no length limit

[@emwu1988]

I train some PTK and now I really really want this knife, after my first knife sparrings with Krav Maga dudes I noticed it’s more natural for most people to slash someone than have a good stab, at least when we try to control the distance, dunno about ground fighting tho probably stabs would be more beneficial… Hope this thing can go thru winter jackets too tho. Love Cold Steel designs and ideas, awesome blade and it has the Tri-AD lock!

[@ThrobbingChomboni]

Ive just recently fell in love with the Black Talon 2. My next purchase was gonna be the XL Vaquero, BUT IM THINKING U MAYBE BUY BOTH!!!!!

[@Instinctfilipe]

I have two, for me ITS Will be AWAYS the best of the series of couldsteel, Black talon 2 is a raptor in your hand but with more Power!

[@AnthonySmith-sc4zs]

Used to be a Spyderco fanboy but I can’t really afford them anymore. I’m glad I found out about this knife. Definitely a better buy than the civilian. Black talon is a Cooler name too lol.

[@robertreynolds9228]

I've delt with cold steel since the early 90s! Always great products!

[@DavidM-lj5yv]

Received my Black Talon 2 serrated folder today. I have a ton of EDC type knives that I carry for all sorts of tasks-- opening boxes, prying on things, emergency situations etc. But I bought this knife solely as a defensive tool. I also bought a Spyderco Matriarch 2 last week. So now I have 2 defensive blades. I was going to buy a Spyderco Civilian until I did more research and found the BT2 to my liking. So I can only compare the BT2 to my other "defensive" type Matriarch 2 knife--The BT2 is bigger and meaner looking, almost makes the Matriarch 2 feel like a little toy in my hand when compared. BUT, one thing I found today upon comparing the 2 knives is , although I am very happy with the extremely pointy edge on the BT2--almost as sharp as the Matriarch 2 which is just wicked-- the serrations on the BT2 are not nearly as sharp. The serrations on the Matriarch 2 are much deeper/sharper and I cannot run my finger even very lightly along the serrated part of the blade without inducing serious pain. The BT2 , on the other hand, I can run my finger along the serrated blade no issue and no pain. So I am much happier with the serrations on the Matriarch 2 -- they are much sharper. However, I still love the BT2- it's big and mean, and very sturdy.

[@bawidamann939]

Nice blade..cold steel nailed it again.

[@codycarse]

This knife should be named the “unzipper”

[@eyescream5313]

Love the meat glove test, that's probably my favorite.

[@petrnejedly1486]

Well. I bought this knife because of this video. It's great. 👍 It cuts as hell.

[@Robozgraggi]

Love it or hate it but Cold Steel is the only company that makes everything from well designed edc blades to outlandish and huge folding knives that are actually functional, made from quality materials and fairly affordable!

[@bladeandcloak666]

Lynn the legend. People dog him for marketing but he is always honest.

[@mforrest1508]

Spyderco invented the design and allowed you to use it.... that's class

[@100-s9l]

Johnny should've thought twice before running up on LT

[@csknives]

Break yo self Johnny!

[@figureeight9376]

I love it! 😍 This is going to be my Next knife. Great for FMA applications.

[@danichicago9140]

Sir how do you have any hair left testing all these great blades?

[@meccagold2009]

The cold steel Matriarch!! I like to carry serrated for a defense blade and a smaller EDC for chores.

[@clarkkent529]

Is there a fixed blade version of this?

[@baca9533]

I own both, Spyderco and Coldsteel. I find Coldsteel stronger and a better deal for the price you pay.

[@ironhead9578]

Cold Steel makes a wicked blade.

[@sharkpillow8444]

I like cold steel and spiderco, it’s just annoying how everyone assumes spyderco is way more money all the time, cold steel also has expensive knives, the matriarch 2 is vg 10 yes, but you can also get a coated blade with frn handles for 117$ on blade hq, the talon is 109, I’m not seeing the gap as much others I guess, Cold steel will still always and forever have the greatest videos though lol

[@noizychild]

4 years later.... The comparison is actually the Spyderco civilian... The matriarch is a smaller version with frn handles.

[@DarkSlaughterchannel]

Bought this knife today. It's awesome!

[@csknives]

Awesome, we hope you enjoy it

[@DarkSlaughterchannel]

Yes, it's very cool and brutal knife! I'm realy enjoyed it. I think it will be my favorite knife. Now it's Ti-Lite 6. But Black Talon II can take this place.

[@michaelmetler6315]

Lynn and Cold Steel are the knife comunity real world version of super heroes ,over the top larger than life,unapologetic butt kickers.🔪🔪🔪Cold Steel rocks! ⚡⚡SHAZAM⚡⚡

[@bsm6776]

that’s pretty badass. Just bought one.

[@666FUNBOY666]

You know the matriarch felt a tad pussified due to the lack in length this looks right to me another design well done cs~!

[@ShooterMedic1818]

Please Cold steel make a smaller version of this knife!

[@bsm6776]

Really? I think any smaller of a blade and it wouldn’t be useful in an emergency

[@signl4118]

@coldsteel I went on Amazon to buy a nonserrated Talon 2 and it’s not there anymore. Can you please put some more on there? Thanks

[@crez1988]

XL version please

[@Jimislash]

I love this knife. It's so rippy.

[@ufc_fan]

How do you sharpen it with those type of serrations. Looks real hard to do compared to other types of serrations

[@ike780]

Wonder if this would do well cutting a shingle. I hate scissor cutting them.

[@Suit_and_tie_reptile_guy]

wish yall would put that thumb disk on more models

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Cold steel we love you

[@isiahmachuca5845]

I think we are long overdue for an XL version of this blade.

[@deeka6192]

Please help me i got a new black talon 2 serrated but the box has a picture of a plain edge but the top says #22BS with s35vn steel...is this legit ?

[@goondocks4]

Amazing knife. Can’t wait to get mine

[@thetacticalparadigm5331]

Holy $hit that is an amazing cutter !!

[@redriver6541]

Earned a sub and a like from me.....and probably a sale..... This and an SR1 tanto are on my list.....and as a man who owns the Civilian and the Matriarch.....that says something..... Also I dig the ish out of Lynn....I'd love to have dinner with this guy some time and just listen to him tell stories....so interesting.....a man who does his passion.....I love it.

[@carlitobrigante5419]

Yet, ANOTHER WINNER , LYNN !!!

[@InexorableOne]

Someone please tell me, afterward that was prepped seasoned and smoked on a smoker!!! NICE MARBLING I actually own this knife and might buy another as the one I have came with a nearly micro hook at the very very tip. But the CTX XHP is so friggen hard it doesn't just quickly grind away plus...I might eventually see if Cold steel will look at repairing or possibly replacing but literally. I have shaved my side burns with it with the factory edge (not recommended, my Gillette is still a little smoother shaving but not much)

[@WhuDhat]

Finally picked one up, front right pocket. Let's hope we never have to see how effective she actually is

[@kevindoyle5856]

Can someone explain to me the single edge it has

[@hiramysumundowalky-talkytv7719]

i love Cold Steel!!!

[@nathangilbert7774]

Just saw mellow 5.56’s comment about a talon XL. YES PLEASE! My Rajah II isn’t scary enough! 😂.

[@markmaynard3884]

How often do y’all have company bbqs?

[@madawcofarreat2348]

Love this new style of doing videos. BTW, can anyone tell me what the song is?

[@ginuntingactual599]

XL version please Cold Steel

[@MasterofPlay7]

how do you sharpen the curved serrated blade?

[@ionitaion21]

Very cool knife...

[@deandemafiles4162]

Still no 4inch frenzy?? Why wont you do it?

[@michaelelliott330]

I bought and used my serrated version specifically for utility use eg. 2 year old, sun seasoned ratchet straps, rope, cardboard, wire stripping, notching, scoring, cutting horse mat...etc. no issues with lockup or tip failure. Not to badmouth the competition, but they specifically say NOT to use it for utility. Just saying.

[@vegetakijohnson4792]

got that in a fixed blade?

[@ArcticGator]

I would love that in a fixed blade with a ring on it like a kerambit, be a perfect boat knife that would be hard to drop for cutting rope, netting and lines and such. clip it right to my pfd for canoing/kayaking

[@vegetakijohnson4792]

Arctic Gator agreed. also where i live humans are on the menu for the local wildlife so that in a fixed blade would do nicely.

[@csknives]

We make the Steel Tiger karambit.

[@csknives]

We have the Steel Tiger for that! @@ArcticGator

[@vegetakijohnson4792]

Cold Steel I'll take a look on that. much appreciated cold steel.

[@aqua1262]

CPN S35 or Carpenter CTS XHP. Which is better for this knive? In europe they are with carpenter steel 🤷‍♂️ Which one is the newer model?

[@crez1988]

XHP seems to have better edge retention but they're both really good options.

[@johnrduartesgv]

It's a damn cyborg. Get that cyborg with black talon! Yeah.

[@richardhack5202]

Not bad - especially since you can get it at KnifeCenter for $110, instead of the $185 Cold Steel list price.

[@JOHNNYSD-43]

Impressive, I need one

[@quinnwarman5139]

Lyn your the man cold steel makes great product s for the price

[@chudyolo1205]

deadly strike.....omg deep cut

[@DamionJR4923]

I don’t like serrated blades but for this application it makes lots of sense

[@CaptainBroadSword]

What would you consider recommending, just one knife which is a bit tactical and cool with function and is bulky?? And not custom made!!? For everything, mainly defense (and edc) and under 215$??

[@csknives]

SR1 - both are under $210 and absolute tanks.

[@pavlepetrovic6846]

I just love you and i think you are Legend!!!