Magnum Tanto XII in San Mai

A premium knife that you can manhandle. A significant penetration knife that can also slice pretty damn well.
www.coldsteel....

[@peterbenson2185]

I would see your ads in the back of magazines as a kid in the 80's. and wonder who the crazy guy slicing massively thick rope with a 6" tanto was.... lol. My late father would say. "He appears in his own ads to PROVE he can put his money where his mouth is regarding his product, He's probably a great boss...." Mr Thompson, yourself and Nick Young (Desert Tech CEO) are the main reason I tell people that America still knows how to Build with quality and customer service at the front. Proud owner of a Tanto Lite, still saving for an all black Tanto, but this is probably next on my wishlist. Thank's from a happy British Cold Steel customer.

[@roccofili3054]

My Aug kicks my desert tech's ass everytime I shoot. The build quality and ergonomics are unmatched. I'm an American but I cant argue against my expirience.

[@peterbenson2185]

@@roccofili3054 I was referring to the fact that when Forgotten weapons found a fault in the MDR, the CEO ordered a full recall and halt of sales till it was rectified, he got together with Ian and Karl to thank them and they helped the designers, he then went on youtube and made a public announcement/ apology and thanked them for their assistance.... Not a marketing guy, not a spokesman, not a pre sanitised official statement.... The CEO himself made it right. He stuttered and bumbled, not reading from a script, just absolute honesty. He showed that they value their customers and quality far more than many.

[@peterbenson2185]

Can I ask what Steyr's customer service is like?

[@roccofili3054]

@@peterbenson2185 I know I'm just messing around.

[@peterbenson2185]

@Xyz Link to what? The old magazine ads? or The Desert Tech problem/ improvement situation..?

[@Baruch-Hashem]

We miss you Lynn Thompson ! Hope you are having fun.

[@Ben-gn5ow]

Best knife company in the world PERIOD.

[@chriskolb3105]

No. Lol.

[@Ben-gn5ow]

@@chriskolb3105 then what is? I'm actually wondering

[@febed01]

I don't know if it's the best, but definitely my favourite

[@Ben-gn5ow]

@@febed01 I made this comment so long ago I don’t even care about cold steel anymore nor it’s like when your 14 you think your opinion could change someone’s outlook on things. Crazy how time flies and how people change god bles

[@febed01]

@@Ben-gn5ow happens to me too 😉

[@janbin4062]

Magnum tanto and Master tanto. The most beautiful knives ever made.

[@nafis6668]

indeed. elegant and very practical design. easy to sharpen too.

[@wizzturk3872]

I have this in 3v and do carry it on the regular this thing is such a beast I went threw two screws by accednt while chopping a pallet and there was almost no damage to the blade

[@raygun4468]

That is a small sword FFS! I will stick to my regular Recon Tantos made in Japan ... Cold Steel Recon Tanto Steel San Mai III VG1 and AUS8a made in Japan . kzbin.info/www/bejne/amPWhol5dr10f5Y

[@wizzturk3872]

I don't just carry that I also carry a XL folder you stick to your recon I like my small sword and the crack heads in my area will still continue to avoid me as compared to me haveing to avoid them

[@jakematthews2458]

I very very lightly used the 6 inch version to open the packaging my carhart jacket came in. It grazed my jacket and left a perfect cut. It's a razor the size of a sword lol

[@raygun4468]

@@jakematthews2458 They do not come from the factory with extremely impressive edges on the apex. I have tested the scratch pattern on many Cold Steel factory blades and they matched up approx to the 15 microns scratch pattern. I take them down to a minimum of 3 microns or less. Here is 0.1 micron ... Hapston V7 Cold Steel outdoors-man completed 0.1 micron apex kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6OUmYOapNd4hJI

[@raygun4468]

@@wizzturk3872 Horses for course mien bruder. I do not live near crack-head hell so I do not need to carry a sword. If you want a visual intimidation factor then you have the right blade ... if you are actually going to use it in self-defense then not so much. I have been training with RCI since 2012 and I have never seen Luke use more than 5" on any blade. Street Smart Self Protection & Weapons! - RCI kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZalqpJubbyDetE The UN-STOPPABLE BLADE kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTFh4V3fs2Aptk Raw Silat's EDC Blade Work - Luke Holloway kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3_Womefo8aHpq8

[@SgtKong]

Way to take one for the team Robert! As always, another great piece from Lynn

[@semadragun]

I love this blade, have had it for a few years and still crazy sharp, it's just a beast and looks amazing. Saw this knife being used in a movie awhile ago couldn't believe it.

[@brandiwynter]

This is my grail knife. I know it's weird for a female to want one but ever since I saw it I had to have it. I have several knives including Cold Steel. Sadly I'll never be able to afford the XII but I'll always want to at least. Awesome knives guys!

[@matttheamerican3766]

Theres nothing weird about a female that likes weapons or is interested in protecting themselves. Good on you Brandi

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

You can get one right now on Amazon for $178.49. I bet you can afford that. The price goes up and down on Amazon, so even if the price goes up it will come back down again. Regardless, you should be able to get one for less than $200 if you buy when the price is right.

[@seabournewolf2298]

I don’t think they’re expensive. Are you cute? 😅

[@smolsnek3835]

They're only a few hundred bucks... Weapons are a necessity and this is a pretty decent entry price for quality weapons

[@CECS1]

Equal rights= equal knifes 😅

[@BigD-jc6rj]

It’s weird seeing Lynn Thompson with gray hair. I remember watching the Proof videos on VHS in the 90s!

[@budthecyborg4575]

The Cold Steel Magnum Tanto has been a staple of the knife industry for at least 25 years now. To see one manufacturer stay so consistent and stay at the top of their game for so long is insanely impressive.

[@РайнерГослинг]

Как же ты крут! Настолько уверен в своей продукции, что тестируешь без перчаток. Как жаль, что в России нет такого. Но зато у нас есть тысячи поклонников продукции Cold Steel.

[@a7692611]

Want to see Warcraft Tanto XL

[@Talmidiym8463]

Eternity yes yes 👍

[@project86xero]

Just received your subarito last week. Great strength training tool. Probably going to send one to my dad for Father's day.

[@csknives]

Awesome. I personally(video guy) had no idea it was such a cool tool. Training and even a non scary looking self defense tool.

[@sleezebagmetal]

man, who knew these would be Lynn's final moments on stage?

[@christianbolt5761]

I hope the scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz never comes to visit.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

It's a great blade! I have two of them.

[@tphvictims5101]

The truck hood will Buff right out. 😉👍🏻

[@jakematthews2458]

Lynn Thompson is a Goddamn legend.

[@matttheamerican3766]

lets hope he's not damned by GOD. We need this mans ingenuity.

[@MrOtzelot]

so nice music choice, the battering rounds it, keep it on!

[@billystink4611]

Love this knife, do you guys still make the 12 inch magnum tango in 3v? I just haven’t seen it around lately.

[@jalladebisar]

Discontinued :(

[@billystink4611]

Master of Memory That sucks, really should have got that one when I had the chance. I’ve got the 6 inch master tanto in 3v and I got my dad the 9 inch in 3v. I hope they bring it back some day, thanks for letting me know.

[@jalladebisar]

@@billystink4611 algud bro. Honestly, if they ever bring it back, it will probably cost a lot more than they used to sell it for. I looked the price of row 3V steel. Put it this way, if I were to get enough steel alone to be able to make a tanto XII, it would cost me $160 where I live lol.

[@billystink4611]

Master of Memory wow. Yeah I just looked up the price for the master tanto 6 inch 3v on knife center, about $250 lol. I feel like that is way more than I paid for it back in the day (a few years ago). Oh well, next time I really want something I’m just going to get it. Wife can just deal with it lol. Maybe I’ll get the san mai one someday.

[@jalladebisar]

@@billystink4611 hahah, that's right, top quality steels are expensive indeed

[@kushkiller7108]

I think I just found my next hole saw

[@foxyccc1316]

I just got the old Japanese version at a knife and gun show for 300 and I love it.

[@Talmidiym8463]

Amen!!! Want to see the Warcraft Magnum Tanto!!!! That is such a superior blade!!!

[@thecrusader3852]

Highest quality as allways

[@LIE4ME]

01:53 Bro NOOOO! Another badass blade from the toughest brand in cutlery.

[@jakeku2662]

Please bring back the 4" version of this beauty!

[@onurpalpatine777]

Good stuff, as always ^^ A GI Tanto San Mai or SK5 would he awesome 🙂

[@masonjackson1779]

Damn, I’d like to work for Cold Steel after I get out of the Army. What an amazing company.

[@Konstantinos340]

just bought a trail hawk from you guys i love it.

[@csknives]

Nice, glad you love it.

[@rushgush]

great vid,

[@rick31869]

MAN OH MAN YOU FELLAS NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME ,YOU MF'S MUST BE STRONG AS AN OX ,YOU MAKE THIS ALL ALL YOUR OTHER PRODUCTS LOOK EASY TO DO .I PROMISE YOU THIS WHEN I GET MY SETTLEMENT ,ILL PROBABLY OWN EVERYTHING THING YOU SELL ,AND TWO OF SOME LIKE THIS SUPER BAD AZZ TANTO ,I NEVER SEEN ONE SO DURABLE OR WELL MADE . I REALLY VALUE YOU GUYS AND YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR"ALL" YOUR PRODUCTS ,I CANT WAIT TO GET THE CROSSBOW MOST ESPECIALLY !

[@utrak]

Dude wanted to test the pommel and put his whole fist through that plywood. Dad strength!

[@gburke3001]

0:57 can you imagine Lynn Thompson comes after you like that?!?! You'd have no chance, especially if you were up against a wall.

[@Aaron-ym4bf]

Just want to hang out with Lynn on his weekends. We could make a show out of it.

[@karlizen4990]

1:55 see I always said, when the wood attacks back, Cold Steel has no answer.

[@redfaux74]

That's one of the dumbest comments I've ever read. Just about every one of the guys who test these weapons are martial arts experts without weapons. And I have about 90 weapons from Cold Steel, 45 are blades of one form or another. I've never seen another company test their products like this. I see other knives from other companies and I'm not impressed at all. They're WAY over priced and not nearly as durable or sharp.

[@davidsomerset8411]

Im a fan, I have one if these, but I did see the point broke off at 3:34, look closely, it is very tiny but it is broken off. But still it held up very well. That said I'll still take my Gurkha Kukri in san mai iii as a fighting weapon.

[@renaissanceman4267]

Love it guys💯👌👌👍...keep up the good work...

[@petercardona1559]

My money is on its way Mr. Thompson!

[@csknives]

We gladly accept :)

[@BlueOx2277]

That would make a good backup blade for my San mai Gurkha kukri👍🏻

[@matttheamerican3766]

Please stop copying me...

[@green_clown]

Лин Томпсон как обычно сделал крутой нож 👍

[@alexandrelegrand3064]

Very Nice tool 👍🏻 ⚡I want it 👌🏻

[@ajaxracing]

Thanks for the great gear!

[@KungFuTweety1]

I have one its awesome!

[@davidmace3310]

Those Tatami mats clearly attacked him! This was purely self defense your honor.

[@gorazdobersnel9486]

Omg did u polish the knife after? And was it possible to make it nice again?

[@Bear-nu8xm]

Always wanted a kickass Tanto since seeing The Punisher cut chain in a comic as a kid. My collection is lacking a Tanto.

[@peterbenson2185]

I recently got a Tanto lite for £35 (UK). a childhood wish was realised.

[@csknives]

@@peterbenson2185 Nice

[@peterbenson2185]

@@csknives Yes it is!!!!

[@frogger832]

Please have an option for us to buy the original leather sheaths. I keep my knives hair-popping sharp and the secure-ex sheath dulls the blade.

[@novicagojkovic4706]

I think they should do a video with Tai Pan as well.

[@csknives]

I love it. I am literally editing the Tai Pan Clip right now. It will likely be up Monday or Tuesday. Get ready its a stabber for sure.

[@novicagojkovic4706]

@@csknives it sure is a stabber, you guys really know how to sharpen a knife.

[@donrichter3523]

I’m curious how this would do in the woods, chopping and splitting wood.

[@nafis6668]

it split wood easily with that 5mm thick spine, the secondary point goes deep when chopping wood, but not as powerful as 12 inches long machete.

[@dannybax1982]

Slicin and dicin with Lynn.... Always great to see , always sucks to realise i don't live in the US 😑

[@csknives]

Sorry man, we're fighting the good fight to keep our knife rights over here as well. Good luck to you.

[@jimmyxvm6344]

Can u guys make a luzon folding sword?

[@ShimomuraTakezoWong]

How about putting it through it's paces in a level 3/3A Kevlar vest or a ballistic helmet from the left/right/rear of it, using a water melon/pumpkin to substitute for a mans head..... also comparing it to the Jagd Commando Knife.

[@newtypehuman]

You can stab a bear with that thing without breaking looks durable

[@Colin8979]

When he was stabbing the hood I was hearing 'you can't have my isolation... You can't have the hate that it brings'...

[@EVENINGWOLF666]

This is cool and all...but I"m still waiting for the new Willow Leas sword...I've actually got the funds to get one this time around

[@rudymirelez7463]

Do the 3v one next please.

[@csknives]

We did one about a year ago I'll see if I can find the link and send it over.

[@jujiromatsuda1275]

У меня есть такой, Ichiro Hattori, не тайваньский, отличный нож для походов 👍

[@offroadguygavin6074]

Mom said don't play with knifes Me: 1:29

[@KimDavid0222]

This channel has almost 1 million subs, what’s wrong with that view ?

[@csknives]

The only thing wrong is we don't have 1 million yet.

[@gogamgogam5485]

Hi, when is the second release of 3v steel magnum 12inch version ?

[@jalladebisar]

It's totally discontinued :(

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Could y’all make a skinning knife like gerber exo or others you’re blades are the best like Benchmade attitude way too expensive 👊🏻

[@andrewpadin7915]

Black talon XL!

[@csknives]

first

[@1984-w4r]

Unfair 😋🤭

[@petipetya]

:D

[@csknives]

@@1984-w4r sorry we cheated.

[@project86xero]

@@csknives using one of your fantastic blades is cheating.

[@csknives]

@@project86xero Fair point.

[@James-Burton]

Not available here in Brasil... Sad.

[@rushgush]

i guess emerson knives were the ones down voting the vid 😅

[@redfaux74]

Or SOG.... 🤮

[@rushgush]

@@redfaux74 haha yeah, they are still deciding if they wanna stab cars too.

[@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262]

What's the edge angle gemoetry 20 or 25 Per side

[@The4cp]

I gotta know is Cold Steel ever going to make an automatic knife?

[@csknives]

Tough to do these days, especially being a California company. But don't count us out yet, you never know.

[@douglasloudon3432]

But have to get it sharp first. mine came dull. let cold steel know but got no reply from them. Hit and miss with them on quality and customer service.

[@betterbsure]

Nuff said!

[@WashingtonTuna]

I have more the three dozen CS knives. Should I seek help? It all started when Mowgli got his tooth from the hunter, became a man and ready to kill Shere Khan the tiger.

[@The4cp]

Nah you don't need help, you need room for more knives.

[@csknives]

Tuna, you may need help, you don't have nearly enough Cold Steel knives.

[@stampedmetalsword8099]

What's the functional difference between that and a large kitchen knife?

[@csknives]

Good luck stabbing an average kitchen knife through a car hood more than once.

[@budthecyborg4575]

Magnum Tanto XIV? Pretty Please?

[@redfaux74]

Sexy blade for sure but if I'm taking a 12" blade into combat ....?..... It's going to be a Cold Steel Kukri. The deadliest, most safe handling weapon in the world.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

A kukri is only good for chops. It's not good for thrusting. I would take a Magnum Tanto XII any day over a kukri.

[@redfaux74]

@@ericsierra-franco7802 - I have to be honest, I'm a huge fan of the Tanto Magnum Xll myself however, saying the Kukri are not piercing weapons is crazy wrong. Especially against the Tanto Magnum Xll. Maybe you've never used one? The Cold Steel Kukri go right thru ribs just as easy piercing as any other blades and their piercing cut is as wide as an axe. I took Bando (Burmese martial arts, Ghurkas) and their blade specialty was the Kukri. That's why Lynn Thompson made the Ghurka Kukri under the "tutelage" of Grandmaster M Gyi. He was our instructor. It is definitely a piercing weapon. It cannot match the piercing of a stiletto thru incredible armor but it is close.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

@@redfaux74 Perhaps, but a kukri will never match a sword for thrusting.

[@redfaux74]

@@ericsierra-franco7802 - Again, I would disagree. The diameter of the hole would be at least 4 to 5 inches. I'm not sure what sword matches that without being 4 to 5 feet long, extremely heavy and unwieldy Once the initial thrust is made on 90% of swords the length of the blade is immaterial. A Kukri can be quickly recovered for follow thru strokes. Or twisted out for many more wicked cuts. All weapons have pluses and minuses. But over all I think the Kukri has unmatched potential if you know how to use it. The sweet spot on the Kukri is its greatest strength. It makes the deepest cuts for you with the least amount of effort. All blades cut but most blades need extra effort to sever limbs. The Kukri can sever even the thickest limbs effortlessly. They were used to cut from the upper shoulder, neck to the lower waist. That's a lot of bone and 80% of all inner critical life giving organs.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

@@redfaux74 You make a compelling argument for the kukri. And maybe in the hands of a highly skilled user it can excel in all the ways you describe. But I am nevertheless highly skeptical of its ability to thrust. The design is not conducive to it. I still think a competent swordsman would have the advantage over someone wielding a kukri. The thrusting advantage combined with the reach advantage of a sword would be extremely difficult for someone armed with a kukri to overcome. Additionally, your hypothetical scenario assumes that after someone was run through with a sword they are still going to have the ability to counterattack with their kukri. In all likelihood they are done! The fearsome cutting powerful of the kukri is undeniable, but we're not talking about cutting down trees; we are talking about man to man combat. And in this respect, for most people, the kukri is a "one trick pony", so to speak, imho.

[@oneoone1017]

Never knew why cold steel was kinda spendy I used to buy $20 pocket knives, every knife I ever had broke or fell apart. Nothing but Cold Steel now after finally handling one and feeling where my money went.

[@rover800]

Nice.

[@Endogamy]

@1:56 must be painful

[@omarfuentes1604]

Want to see recon tanto sk5

[@knyghtryder3599]

Here is my only question ❓, can you swim with it ? I do open water and want a dive knife to ease my paranoia of being entangled or encountering marine life , but like the feel of tactical knives , rather than ultralight plastic things that rocket out of sheaths and get lost after one lap or dive ......... I guess just dreaming

[@nafis6668]

yes u can with the san mai version. I took such blade to the ocean and it does not rust. the sheath got holes on it to drain out water and stay secured even without the handle strap.

[@АнтонАндреев-ч8л]

Хороший ножик!

[@argfelipe]

Nice....what is the cost?..

[@TheFearlessWill]

About 300$.

[@krispybeats6615]

san mai everything around 300 and up i think

[@johnniewalker3134]

When they post a video i think this is mall ninjas wet dream LOL Do they even exist anymore?

[@peterbenson2185]

Oh yeah, not only do they still exist.... They make some really good quality every day work tools (Hatchets/ saws etc) as well as some of the most insanely tough knives out there.

[@TheScotchaholic]

Mall ninjas carry that TV shop at home crap.

[@Yubayasun]

Cutting an one roll of tatami mat means that you could cut off human hand.

[@matttheamerican3766]

EZ

[@ВИТАЛИЙНИКИТИН-г2р]

big boy SUPER

[@vegetakijohnson4792]

Showing closeup damage to the product after use like that just got you a sale! That's exactly how it should be, show the fuckn damage so I can make a good call on what to buy! You now have a costumer again!

[@steventhomas7844]

More meat tests!

[@nebulaM16]

I own a Cold Steel RAYAH 1 knife and it’s awesome but it was relatively pricey. Now I’m considering to get the Magnum Tanto XII,but...It bothers me that all the production is made in TAIWAN not in Japan or USA. I’m sure it’s because of the manufacturing costs,but if it’s so why are the prices the same, if they were to sacrifice the top fit and finish made in Japan...then the price should drop quite a bit, no to stay the same... or it is obvious that they only want to fill their pockets.?

[@jimyocum9556]

Taiwan surpassed Japan in my opinion..I have a few great blades from Taiwan the tanto xll is one of them.. Taiwan isn't the Taiwan of old don't hold back because of that you won't be disappointed

[@yodahdog5500]

FUN AT WORK, FUN AT HOME ON THE RANCH. COOL ,2 ALL STAY HEALTHY. KUNG FLU FIGHTING W / COLD STEEL BABY🖒👍😆🔪🔫🔪🔫🔪🔫

[@JK-fu1bn]

new edc

[@alphapatriot8405]

Yea

[@notanotherswordreviewchann4901]

Still trying to sue people over a trademark but it's a method and so you guys keep losing in court?

[@OTINTIN]

日本だとハンドルが加水分解おこしちゃう…

[@krispybeats6615]

1:50 that was preety stupid :D :D

[@csknives]

In the moment it seemed like an incredibly good idea.

[@krispybeats6615]

@@csknives you live , you learn ;) love your stuff btw , want it all ! :D hehe

[@csknives]

@@krispybeats6615 We lived and learned and will likely do it again someday soon :)

[@mistersmith3986]

Prius driving, skinny jeans wearing, man bun wearer need not apply!

[@csknives]

Exactly.

[@ashleydillon1557]

Unless you know, they have the money and want a big ass knife....

[@russell2975]

These guys definitely could not fit in skinny jeans

[@SeanJohnson-qm4pu]

As long as the blade isn't warped or the handle isn't loose like your "high end" wakizashis.....returned a dragonfly, crane and gold lion. All junk.

[@adalbertoadal5681]

Hi

[@wizzturk3872]

Why do ppl jump on cold steel page or videos and start taking trash like you got nothing better to do in life but fish for a argument lol

[@FRANANGELICOONA]

Very stabby

[@Posanubon]

Tanto XL? Why not just call it a wakazashi?

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Because it's in the Magnum Tanto line. And it's a Tanto at 12 inches, not a wakizashi.

[@dmg4415]

I think the dems are going to outlaw it. Why? More than 10 and way to fun for people to have. Where is the length a tanto becomes a wakakashi (hard to spell right, so do not thread on that snake). Love your products had 6. Grik, Luzon 4", Pendelton mini, new Bird and ..., Secret Edge and Tokyo Spike. Only cost inhibits me.

[@dongmartin2163]

fourthith