COLD STEEL TACTICAL KATANA

Our good friend Richard Lee has been making the most of his quarantine by staying active and by the looks of it having a ton of fun at the same time.
Director - @timcarpenter
Ninja and All Around Badass - @leefist
Ninja and All Around Badass - @jean_wi

[@peacefuljeffrey]

I really like how you (and Cold Steel) are up-front about how it’s not the equal of an actual Japanese katana in cutting or durability but emphasize that it’s a very utilitarian and affordable stand-in. That kind of honesty goes a long way with me.

[@Russxm]

HEY COLD STEEL MEDIA TEAM, ARE YOU LISTENING? WE LIKE THIS GUY BETTER.

[@RandyLeftHandy]

THERE'S MEAT IN THE BOOT

[@1979Spica]

Yeah, I think we have all had enough of the fat guy awkwardly hacking up pig carcasses while making random stances and postures that are part of no training system. Hamfistedly smashing his way through rope and food as if to taunt the starving people of the world.

[@user-en1hv7pr5r]

日本人は諸身刃に絶対素手では触らない！刀身を拝見するのに 口元に和紙をくわえるか布を口に当てて見るくらい 人油と湿気に気を配って刀身拝見をする、よしんば刀身に触れたる場合は打ち粉を振って油水を拭き取る後に鞘へしまい込む！ この御人は平気で諸身刀に素手触りをしている知らない事とは言え恐ろしい！この分だと鞘に収める前にも布での拭き取りもしないだろうね、御人の刀なればいいのだが。

[@warptenblender]

@@1979Spica the "fat guy" owns the company tho.

[@RichardLeeLeefist]

@@user-en1hv7pr5r ご清聴ありがとうございました。ビデオの直後に、すべての剣が適切に掃除されました。

[@brandonmay8835]

Can we just agree to make him the all time Cold Steel chopping of stuff video guy?

[@xadrach]

This guy rocks!!! Please cold steel, have more videos of him. As an FMA and HEMA practicioner, his moves talk authenticity and feel right

[@TeonDeus]

You know, for executions

[@669lucian]

Well it's Cold Steel after all...

[@msharmall7298]

This may be a meme, but I would still probably trust my life with a Cold Steel more than any other brand.

[@TheScotchaholic]

@@msharmall7298 From their cheapest, to their pricy models - they all demand usage. That's when you know you've spent wisely on Performance you can witness yourself. I've bought two of their carbon V Recon tantos, that were considered modestly priced back in the day - one for display and one for usage - so glad I did!

[@redfaux74]

Why else? Let's be real.... 😎

[@luckyluciano4075]

Right, so that some maniac- serial killer could use it for his cold blooded executions with the cold steel katana!!!

[@kreigthepsycho]

Tactical katana: * exists * Fedora neckbeards: "it's free real estate"

[@ColdnCruel444]

when you absolutely, positively, have to defend the honor of your anime wifu body pillow

[@Nico-xx3ml]

@Jonathon gussner Gussner sounds like something a fedora wearing neckbeard would say

[@JohnSmith-ki4wv]

@Jonathon gussner Gussner you just brought up Anita sarkeesian. Do you think it's 2016 or something?

[@Eugeneden2010]

Cold Steel should make this guy the front-man for their videos. Way better than most Cold Steel videos. Watched the whole thing, even though I have no interest in this weapon.

[@Johndoe-sy2bu]

I second this.

[@JA-ub9gb]

I third this.

[@DONALDOBRIAN]

I agree

[@pc-122]

Completely agree

[@asleepyinsomnia]

agreed. he's not cringy

[@jaredbryant8297]

Lynn Thomson makes childhood dreams come true 😂

[@DudesIn101]

Oh I definitely agree with you on that one!!

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

The end must edit.. "It will keel" - Doug Marcaida

[@22fps]

xd

[@MalleusSemperVictor]

But will it cut?

[@ccol009]

You mean “it will kill” you can say it. Kill.

[@larryterry7874]

This guy needs to be in movies. Seriously.

[@kaizoebara]

I like his presentation style.

[@kristianturner6]

you made a valid point about the expensive katanas, in the last three years when I walked away and came back to seriously train again I wanted one of the expensive ones and then some one made a comment to me that if you ever get into a situation where you need to use this its not going to matter what you use but more or less how you are able to use it and efficiant you are with it so I started looking at honshou wakizashi but this really looks great plus you did a great job of promoting it

[@fierypickles4450]

This dude is fxckin awesome. Doesnt just know his shxt, he moves like hes ready for Hollywood and war lol

[@theraginggam3r679]

1:14 This... this shows a good company. Straight up with the customer, to the point and they DO NOT bullshit you. I respect Cold Steel more then anything else out there!

[@Alex_bkr10]

@rod kemp Sucks to suck bro. My family and I have been loyal customers to Cold Steel for over a decade. We have never had a single issue with their cutlery. We're collectors so you may imagine our inventory numbers are high. They never said their cutlery is made of kryptonite. Just high quality steel. Like all metal, anything can break.

[@42105]

@rod kemp maybe a fake one? i have a fake cold steel as well

[@TheScotchaholic]

@@42105 Yep, there's fakes on the market, when purchased from questionable vendors. If it's a legit product with a factory defect, and not the result of abuse, Cold Steel will remedy the situation.

[@weinderdog1184]

@rod kemp I can guarantee it wasn't a cold steel kukiri. Those are the industry standard machete. Like you have to go out of your way to ruin those things.

[@Mudhorn.Wrangler]

Instructor Lee! I loved having the opportunity to learn from this talented and knowledgeable man. Keep up the awesomeness!

[@AlexChristianFit]

Man honestly, this was such a great change of pace for Cold Steel's demo vids. Richard Lee really knows what he's doing behind the blade and it shows. Would absolutely love to see more demo vids with him. Great job y'all!

[@heithwatkins]

Best value on planet earth! Thanks brother. Thanks for your excellent video. God bless you!👍👍👍🔪🔪🔪

[@tonytable1537]

Kinda surprised we didnt get to see the "tactical katana" go against a Tatami mat. That being said, Cold Steel, this guy should be in more of your videos

[@RichardLeeLeefist]

ran out of tatami! couldn't get them in before the shoot day. next time!

[@drakke125Channel]

Enough talk, let's get to choppiiinggg I ...love this guy.

[@aaroncasey3591]

Excellent presentation Cold Steel. Talk about how great sale

[@MSato123]

Every president needs a Secret Service like him,

[@davidoberlin4186]

This guy is a secret service?

[@ninjiango9126]

I dunno, I just saw how an ex secret service guy who does security for Trump rallies just failed miserably at trying to overthrow the Venuzuelan government, with 2 Americans captured. Maybe if they had this cold steel guy, he would have demonstrated the $60 tactical katana's executing ability on Maduro.

[@burgesskj]

One of the best I've seen from Cold Steel. Looking forward to more like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@mugensamurai]

LOL they had to get the Asian guy to review the samurai looking sword.

[@ColdnCruel444]

not racist at all, everyone knows a white man can't do anything with it, except put it on a stand and brag about owning one.

[@Dogmaguy74]

Paul V True that friend! But who brags about it? Im hispanic and just own one (A cheap one) because im a fan of it. I don’t swing it around or anything just display it on my dresser just to make myself happy by looking at it.Its handle does bother me though.

[@mugensamurai]

@@Dogmaguy74 Hey at least we know how to do garden work with it.

[@Dogmaguy74]

mugensamurai You know I’d be doing garden work like this all the time.

[@mattc.7711]

Give this man a raise

[@freman007]

Very cool. I have the Smatchete and the Gladius. Both very nice knives/short swords. Also about another 50 Cold Steel folding and fixed blade knives. The pride of my collection being my O-1 Natchez Bowie.

[@mcss327]

Okay! You got me. I'll be ordering one!

[@cefgil3905]

This video randomly popped up on my feed but I’m so glad it did! Love it! Lol

[@benreidy5853]

That demonstration just won my subscription. Keep up the great videos.

[@Tier1GearEDCReviews]

Something tells me he's done this before...

[@SoladsChannel]

😂

[@Dogmaguy74]

Tier 1 Gear & EDC Reviews Before? Its in his blood.

[@johnruff7417]

Great video!

[@ShootingwithAngel]

Beautiful presentation beautiful sword

[@Warlord2029]

This have to admit this video captured my attention more compared to past videos that Cold Steel puts out! Make him your marketing PR.

[@smithjacusmc]

Awesome demonstration, love the mods, Cold Steel, for the apocalypse and beyond!

[@agent7796]

Outstanding, 😎👍👍

[@danielmeyer3847]

This dude seems far more skilled and familiar with these style of machetes... if you know basics of katana style striking, you'll know he's not just striking fast and clean, but he is accurately hitting on the "sweet spot" of the Ha.. I own a nice 48" 1095 carbon steel clay tempered blade, and I would love to have a fairly smaller blade that is similar, smaller but not quite as "high maintenance" .. this is exactly what I want.. it's too bad they are sold out.. lol

[@SoladsChannel]

This guy is a beast! Wtf?!

[@kenmarapese9085]

You see him coming you pull the pistol. Excellent action footage, more please.

[@jonathanrogers9961]

You need more of this guy. Excellent presenter. Seeing a lady in a CS video was really refreshing too.

[@youruncle1616]

The lady was only in there for like ten seconds 😂

[@jonathanrogers9961]

@@youruncle1616 That's 10 seconds more than all the cold steel vids I have seen combined. Its a start, and they should continue.

[@NickAbatino]

You guys are awesome. I've been buying your products for 35 years. Cheers, and thank you for great stuff!

[@mathewrculbertson]

I have really enjoyed Richard’s videos!

[@Wolffange3]

This was an amazing video, I wish KZbin had the reaction function like Facebook because I love this video! I also love my Cold Steel Katana machete

[@SlashnKashmir]

Katana for everyone. Pure motto

[@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262]

Definitely Badass .... Coldsteel Style..

[@bentot4296]

Badass

[@diraltmcallister3523]

If I see this guy doing blade reviews more, I may actually subscribe

[@MultiTictock]

Yo, never seen richard before, but i like him

[@crominion6045]

"Enough talk...Let's get to chopping." 👍

[@TheNeomaro]

Boy I hope cold steel realizes this guy sells. Really enjoyed the video! I want to see more videos from Richard Lee!

[@cavtroopermunoz]

I may call it goofy but not to your face and definitely not if you were in striking distance. This is what awesome looks like.

[@3Pillers]

👍 Have one - love it. GB

[@DrGlock-jd7dv]

Imagine some poor bastard breaking into this guys house... makes it to the living room and hears the door lock behind him. It's Richard standing there in his F shit up gear holding The Executioner.

[@DudesIn101]

Thanks for all the toys Lynn,I appreciate it

[@mrgallop8586]

3:55 Kudos to the patato executioner!

[@rickveaks1546]

Glad to see they have someone skilled with a katana. I was thinking about purchasing one, but prefer my Musashi T10 katana and Ryujin T10 katana. May buy one in the future though

[@dylerthurden7669]

The demo part was a pleasure to watch.

[@robertspencer5219]

One of the best Cold Steel videos yet!!! Love it!!!

[@gregorycraig9882]

Awesome 10/10. May I suggest making the handles less slippery as a mod. Maybe rubber tool dip. Love to see more of this guy.

[@sea-2366]

Take my money again, Cold Steel. I am buying one to chop weeds near my house!

[@jimwalkerarchery]

Love this video so much. Thank you. All out of stock.

[@theshapeexists]

I have one of these. They are a blast to take up camping and tear stuff up. Can't beat the fun factor for such a good price

[@abrahamguzman7165]

Go Richard your a pro bro !!!

[@phantomthiefirwin9631]

When the dude was demonstrating how to use the blade(s) I was like damn, this guy looks like hes from a Donnie Yen movie.

[@evrettej]

Shut up and take my money! This was the very first thing I've seen where I literally bought it the moment I saw it. I'm an avid sword collector and this is a must to my collection. Yes it's not a strong as Japanese steel but still its strong enough and durable enenough to do what it needs too. 😍

[@Kris_Stiletto]

You are a true "Bad Was!" Awesome video! Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@allenrichards5086]

Dude's got some legitimate swordsmanship skills, lady too! Awesome!

[@albertptran]

Bring the girl back

[@mikebryant8082]

So why isn't anyone asking the really important question..who was the girl at the end of the video?

[@jeffreybonell4641]

And why did it hey have to Mike Wazowski her with those letters?

[@ignoratiodebibiware4295]

she has a very feminine body

[@jessehinman8340]

@@jeffreybonell4641 Because they knew where you would be looking. They have done extensive research and "know" their target consumer. (slow clap in the background) Congratulations gentlemen you have just been played.

[@ignoratiodebibiware4295]

@Tanngnost67 its all about the butt

[@jeffreybonell4641]

@@jessehinman8340 Everyone else: Having a laugh Jesse Hinman: Looks like a good time for me to take $#!+ way too seriously...

[@ethancroft2560]

This makes me smile.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

An Awesome multi use product! Yes the Tactical Katana& Wakizashi Machetes are excellent Hibred Swords. Cold Steel's CEO Lynn Tompson, really came up with an excellent idea he put into creation. As we saw in a privious past Cold Steel video one can infact use the Tactical Katana Machete for survival Hunting / Fishing in taking spearing a Big Fish etc. I can see that the Tactical Katana and Wakizashi and Tactical Chinese War Sword Machete could be properly used to defend against and kill those dangerous little "Godzilla's" Ingiunas. Or the other invasive species such as Constrictors; (Python, Anacondas, Boas) as well as Nile Monators etc. Which in the State of Florida do need to be dispatched as they pose a public safety issue as aggressive dangerors invasive species. I am looking at making, modifying my Tactical Katana into a Double Edge version to sharpen the back side for the ultimate versatility in a survival utility defense impliment.

[@arthurrapson8183]

Obviously an honest company if releasing this video. I myself, am a slope. I work in the tree industry and only want to provide the best services. Might just buy one

[@S.Grenier]

Some of those mods were pretty cool, great demo at the end too. Is there any chance we could get a similar video for say, the chinese war sword machete ? I know a lot of people have been on the fence about this one for a long time.

[@RichardLeeLeefist]

Not a bad idea!

[@TheScotchaholic]

I just went to the Cold Steel website: Out of stock. That should tell you something.... All blades cut or slice, not all can hack or chop. The Chinese war sword is the fastest and most powerful chopping blade in the sword lineup, IMO. It's wide blade is great for those practicing defensive blocking and bashing/cutting/stabbing close range skills.

[@stefanwolf88]

Pure entertainment.

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

This is my favorite Cold Steel machete. Loved this commentary. But this man got serious with the chopping!

[@ericalexandre1]

Sick

[@asmith7876]

I've been a Cold Steel fan for about 25 years since I got a Carbon V Trailmaster and Kukri. Now they put hot sword-wielding babes in their videos? Hell yeah!

[@mozzberg590]

More of her please

[@ii2654]

Ok virgin

[@Midnight_101]

At first i was skeptical but seing it in action.i was convinced that this is a great machete..not much of design though.but it is really good..

[@ramos5464]

Imma have to buy a ninja suit also. I remember looking into the martial arts magazines when I was a kid wishing I could get the ninja suit and all the cool shit. Lol

[@PowderedNuggets]

COLD STEEL CAVE

[@thefamily_ak1863]

Oh yea , that was rad

[@muchvideoswow3579]

okay ive always been curious about getting a cold steel anything but this guy just pushed me over the edge. cold steel we need more cinematic shit and this guy x 100

[@joshuaadrian8225]

This is a trip i just bought one of these a couple days ago and been looking for videos all were 3years old now this... spinning out... any trip shit like this happen to you fellow comment readers? Like talk/think about something and it starts popping up in life all a sudden

[@matttheamerican3766]

thought is energy and life is energy. Frequency and vibration

[@SoladsChannel]

Yeah! Effing weird! I was thinking yesterday, "I want a new katana.. I'll look for one tomorrow.." Then this popped up. I didn't even search anything

[@happycamperjack]

Amazing garden work sword! Saved me so much time and allow me to precision trim the shape of the bushes. This two handed machete compared to a standard one handed ones allow so much more precise cutting. I did sharpen this before I used it though. But good weight for trimming. Got the sword after watching this vid. It’s really an amazing value especially if you consider the time it will save you in the garden!

[@Nick-lm5lz]

Got laid off so even 50$ is a lot. Awesome blades from CS tho. I'll get a kudu

[@yehudah.718]

Good luck bro

[@theraginggam3r679]

Shits tough rn man, good luck hopefully shit works out!

[@minicoopertn]

Heard $50 and immediately thought was this video released on April 1st. I know Cold Steel has a decent reputation but hard to see how they can sell this for $50.00

[@JackParsons.]

@@minicoopertn That's because it's really just a machete made to look like a katana. It's awesome, I have one, but it's really more of a bushcraft tool rather than a weapon. If you want an actual weapon that's practical then obviously you want to go with a firearm not a blade. Also assuming you live in the US where we can actually buy and own firearms. Unlike the other nations that castrate their own people out of fear, mistrust and contempt.

[@phamnuwen9442]

I have a crazy suggestion for people who have just been laid off: DON'T BUY SAMURAI SWORDS

[@DarkRaven4561]

Very nice demonstration of an excellent looking weapon that is clearly neither a katana nor a machete.

[@hilmilutfi568]

Damn this guy is so cool, also the girl at the end of the video

[@anarchistangler]

I can't imagine what I would do with it, but damn straight I want one now you show it to me. Wicked.

[@joshuabailey7428]

Oh my goodness I do not think I have seen anything sexier in my life then the way these two outstanding people handle a blade.... So my daughter has been into Japanese anime for a very long time and she recently became interested in Japanese and other Martial Arts cultures largely here recently the Philippines.... I think this would be an affordable way to get her into blade collecting and training.... So some day she will be able to use both conventional and unconventional methods to protect her self... She is already interested in being a Strategist studying the great Miyamoto Musashi and others.... Thanks... And I look forward to future videos and products

[@pointman1975]

cold steel finally gets a real swordsman

[@TrustNoOne88]

Totally sick!!!!

[@henryfabela9097]

Bought a cold steel katana around 2 years ago, paid 360 for it. The handle broke first time I sang it at tree branches. Handle was made from scrap pine that had been jointed together. Like door or window trim. I will never waste money on cold steel again

[@TheIronDuke9]

I found the handle to be a bit slippery without gloves. I did a tight paracord wrap and it fixed the problem

[@achromatizingdawn6805]

I’ve been watching reviews of this machete, and most are fraught with handle complaints. I’m just left screaming at the screen like a crazy person. “It’s a simple solution, do a paracord wrap!!!!” 🤣❤️

[@roberttompkins9991]

Finally they hired someone who knows more than one kind of cut. Actually has some technique behind him. I love cold steels products, but often wondered how these fat guys develop such nice well made well thought out weapons that they obviously have no idea how to use. This guy cuts with his body, his weapon tip hits max velocity at the point of contact, he cut upward as well (in live fights that’s more important than the conventional downward cuts that I can fend off all day, I never lead with the downward angle cut. Everyone knows how to counter it, but upward angle cuts are more difficult to avoid, I describe it as clearing out the middle, that is most people have to completely slide out of its range or get hit) this guy also resets his weapon after the cut and he covers behind the weapon. I like him.

[@ShredderSensei]

As soon as he opened up at the end of the video, I shouted OH SHIT 😂😮

[@WobbleKnife]

Cold steel needs a made in America line of blades! Or do they already have one? Anyhoo, badass video! Chop chop!

[@valoric4767]

I’d be very surprised if they don’t onshore at least some of their supply chain after what’s happened in China. A lot more people are going to refuse to buy Made in China stuff in the future. Taiwan is too close and the CCP might take them over soon.

[@w.w.9047]

No, they completely sold out a few years ago and went completely to China, Taiwan, & India...about the same time their quality and practicality went to shit as well

[@JackParsons.]

@@w.w.9047 There are still lots of their made in South Africa blades floating around out there that are of much higher quality.

[@kosbebot6360]

Was considering getting one of their katanas here then I saw it was made in China. Did a full stop on purchase. Will look at it again if there are other options. China rams our fishing boats. I'm not giving them any business. :(

[@larryterry7874]

This is my next Cold steal item. And the shovel. The kurki is amazing

[@sammya113ga9]

Wow. He knows how to swing it

[@anonymousbosch9265]

You’re a really good presenter

[@justaninja1]

Wow, that's EXACTLY what I need for all those daily executions that I do 😂

[@redfaux74]

$60.... This is one of the most awesome things about Cold Steel. They make INCREDIBLE products for EVERY budget. They're not garbage either. Who wants to take a $600 sword outside and actually use it to cut down branches? No one... We hang our $600 piece on the wall and look at it waiting for the apocalypse. So we buy a $60 replica that is 80% of the real thing and kill dragons in our backyard. Or we buy 2 of them... No one beats Cold Steel. Absolutely no one.

[@TheScotchaholic]

I've been saying it for years: Pound for pound, regardless of price point, you'll get your money's worth with Cold Steel - and ALL of their products demand to be used! Co-workers thought I was crazy for using a $100 Recon 1 ultralock folder on the job, then they realized I got more safety and longer lasting edge performance, than the cheap American made Klein Tool knives that we were issued, with a cheesy liner lock and an unknown quickly dulling steel.