Every Cold Steel XL Folder I Own (And Why I Carry The Rajah II)

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UnderscoreChalice

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@underscorechalice9929 3 жыл бұрын

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@raygun4468 3 жыл бұрын

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@johnq.citizen8076 3 жыл бұрын

You can easily sharpen the recurve part of the blade on that Rajah with a ceramic rod

@TangomanX2008 3 жыл бұрын

Cold Steel should have a selection of clothing with pockets designed to carry their massive folding knives

@bongwater2337 2 жыл бұрын

Cold Steel: WRITE THAT DOWN WRITE THAT DOWN!!

@zachparker778 Жыл бұрын

Or just buy some normal pants and not skinny jeans

@FelipeLobo1982 8 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha true 😅

@TangomanX2008 8 ай бұрын

@@zachparker778 that Espada XL technically fits in normal jeans, but it gets a little uncomfortable.

@Gieszkanne Ай бұрын

In some videos you can see that Lynn sometimes carry them inside the waistband.

@Mikex0123 4 жыл бұрын

"if anyone asks 'do you have a knife?', say no" haha I agree with this advice.

@117rebel 4 жыл бұрын

Get a few dirt cheap Chinese made pocket knives to lend to people. That way you don’t have to lie and they get a knife.

@XeLYoutube 3 жыл бұрын

and tell everyone on internet that you carry and lie about it

@GorggW 3 жыл бұрын

just say "maybe, whatcha need it for?" if they wanna do something that would abuse it then no, no knife here, if they just need to open or cut something, then yeah I got a knife, I often carry a Victorinox tho, I often have the right tool for any job.

@danielandrews4634 3 жыл бұрын

See, but I usually have a Leatherman Free K4, and I always show them the package opener/staple remover first so they aren't abusing my edge. And if not, I always have a Victorinox Sportsman in my laptop bag 💪💪

@volcomduf1 3 жыл бұрын

I’d say no but I got a sword instead would that work 😁

@alexdoss3521 Жыл бұрын

A tip that i was given, and use with my spartan that ive carried daily for 2 years now is to add a short paracord lanyard to give your hand more purchase on deployment.

@adods9824 10 ай бұрын

Can you explain how pls?

@alexdoss3521 10 ай бұрын

@@adods9824 i did a snake knot lanyard about 8 inches long with an 810 vape drip tip for a bead i use my pinky and ring finger to wrap the lanyard and forward fingers on the pocket clip and i pull straight up while tilting towards the rear seam to give the wave the most catch time

@adods9824 10 ай бұрын

@@alexdoss3521Crikey! Thanks ! A Quick and detailed reply. Do U reckon U cld film a vid of U using it?

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

Gay. Battlefield and situating awareness. Period. I also carry more than 1 knife. For quick surprise oh shit situations a appendix carry horizontal the sog covert fx 3.41in double spearmint blade. Because my shirt covers it. I carry espada xl in my pocket for everything else WITH my large cell phone in same pocket with zero issues at all. Every pair of pants I own including snow bibs accommodate the espada xl and cell phone no problem and I deploy it quick with no issues as well. This guys pants are just weird.

@alrbredwall 4 жыл бұрын

this is an excellent review. you are the first guy on youtube to review these blades from a practical perspective. everyone else does torture's tests which is ridiculous. i already know the knives are tough. i am more worried about how these blades carry in the pocket and how practical they are. thank you so much.

@underscorechalice9929 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

Torture tests is only ridiculous to men who have zero intention of wanting to use the blade he owns. period. I would prefer a Torture test over this videos goober pants being the issue any day. You must be just like him, zero intention. How many 20 sided dice do you own?

@alrbredwall Ай бұрын

@nicocooper9217 this is an absurd comment. Go back to sleep kid.

@Druide-ie1pc 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered my Rajah 2 today! I carrie for years a Pocket Bushman, and I love this knife. I have four of them. Three in BD-1 steel, and one in 4116. Greetings from Germany!

@pavlepetrovic6846 2 жыл бұрын

My dear brother, in my country the only one of big cold steels is Radja2, so it was destiny for me to buy it and i am so glad that you are choosing it from oll other ones!!!

@Sanguivore 6 ай бұрын

Dig your personality! And great selection of knives. I hope to get a Rajah II soon.

@Overunity357 4 жыл бұрын

HAHA I never thought i'd see another dude who EDC'd the Raja II! best pocket sword ever.

@LonestarTaoboy 8 ай бұрын

We are out there brother. Luzon large, VoyagerXL, Espada Large, Ti-Lite VI, Counter Point, and an assortment of fixed blades. Almost every day. The off days I carry a Balisong, or Karambit.

@ArthaxtaDaVince777 23 күн бұрын

Never carry a Luzon if you value your safety. It's cheap garbage.

@CoordinatedCarry 2 жыл бұрын

01:30 this voyager xl is basically a mini Espada. The Espada medium: am I a joke to you.

@kaoskronostyche9939 Жыл бұрын

The Large Luzon is a great Cold Steel large folder. Six inch blade reminiscent of a Balisong, flipper deployment. One of my favourites and at a very good price too. Thanks for the tour. I have the Espada XL in plastic handle and I love it. Also the Voyager in clipped blade - I like it.

@adods9824 10 ай бұрын

XL Counterpoint. Luzon on steroids ! Tri Ad lock, AUS10A steel, serrated too, ideally..

@hop-skipthechewtoys1836 3 жыл бұрын

I'm another poor boy haha, but I got the Luzon. Not the BEST blade ever, but I love that thing. Always feel comfortable jogging at night when carrying it

@jamieryall8341 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Espada large with aluminium bolsters & pommel. It's perfect fit & fitness & is head & shoulders above any of my other Cold Steel folding knives. That's not to say there's anything wrong with any of them. It's just that everything on the Espada is dovetailed & none of the others feature this. I got it from Midway USA for $204. I love it.

@yogipony9016 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the rajah ii is nice to carry. I go in the pants. Its easier to deploy with the wave than any of the large folders. Hand in the right spot to use it right from the start. Espada large is my favourite overall but its among the hardest to wave open. And while the espada xl is ok to wave open, it sits so low in the pants, not as comfortable. Even though its thin.

@jeanpaulgartier3404 3 жыл бұрын

You're not supposed to wave open the espada

@georgegeddie2367 Жыл бұрын

😊😊

@thelawyer001 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the most intellectual review which includes reasoning about the motives to purchase and to carry, and carrying issues. And special thanks for not trying to fold the knife with a blow on the butt.

@kungfulovenyc4273 4 жыл бұрын

Not to worry, Google cold steel sharpening service. Add 5 bucks for return shipping they will re sharpen for free. Great vid bro.

@sticksnstonespatriot1728 3 жыл бұрын

Really???I did not know this. I've bought a Voyager tanto xl and a Rajah 2 from Amazon Cold Steel . I'm afraid to sharpen them myself, because they aren't simple blade shapes... Thanks for the info, sir

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

No shit? I didn't know that. I wonder if they can sharpen a chip out too.

@bladetherapy3797 4 жыл бұрын

Like yourself I own a bunch of LARGE cold steel folders, infact I'm a little addicted to XL folders, my personal favorite by far is the rajah2, I even kinda prefer it over my G10 Espada xl

@redfaux74 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Cold Steel freak as well. The Vaquero Grande 6" serrated folder has been my EDC for 28 years in my right pocket. It is my best friend. I bought the Rajah ll in March 2020 and it is my EDC in the left. I have over 100 pieces from Cold Steel. About 50 are blades. My dream Cold Steel weapon is the Nodachi.

@redfaux74 Жыл бұрын

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@sticksnstonespatriot1728 3 жыл бұрын

The Rajah 2 and the Talwar are the two greatest (folding)blades that Cold Steel has ever made. And I usually carry the Rajah 2 because it is badass, it has many utility uses, and it doesn't look as "stabby"

@underscorechalice9929 3 жыл бұрын

I heard the Talwar is supposed to be coming back. If it does, it’s definitely going on my list 😏

@sticksnstonespatriot1728 3 жыл бұрын

@@underscorechalice9929 Hell Yeah, it's out now....they are just now shipping them to retailers. I just watched " Stilletto " video on YT about it. He got one of the new ones. Anyways, love your blade reviews and thanks for the reply, sir.

@Angrychemist666-g4x Жыл бұрын

Don't you people read the damn red insert wrapped around the rajah 2 when you unboxed it? It clearly says ( This knife was never intended for use as a tool, axe, or prybar, its made for carving flesh!) Then you cry when you lose a couple fingers or wind up bleeding to death! The video of Mr. Thompson using it to do all those punishment tasks are to show us proof of how strong the knife is so we know their not junk!

@TheGreyman61 Жыл бұрын

I have had a number of Coldsteel knives over the years since they came out in 1980. I recently bought the Espada XL with the G10 handles. It is a bit awkward in the pocket. If you don't use the pocket clip it will sit a little deeper in the pocket. I've been checking out custom made sheaths for this knife for horizontal and vertical carry on the belt. I'm also looking into in the waistband sheaths. Something to think about for anyone wanting to carry a large blade without being to conspicuous.

@behindthewolfseyes 5 ай бұрын

My boyfriend uses the Spartan heavily as a work knife and adores it. The grip is a bit big or poorly spaced for me. I do carry various voyagers. If you aggressively swing the XL versions outward in an arc, you can kinetic open any of them. Be indelicate and hold on tight. It is definitely worth it to sand under the pocket clip.

@cassanoa 2 жыл бұрын

you have a great knife collection and i like that you carry them all - i have the rajah and tilite

@AaronJitSing 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Pls more knife reviews and more knife varieties. Looking forward to more brand new blades from you.

@hughbennett5342 3 жыл бұрын

The Cold Steel Espada XL is the King of the folding knives!

@RenzinatorStrength1961 4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you brother! I have a Luzon 6", Spartan, Rajah II, and Espada XL (G10) I'm trying to decide what is next, but the Espada XL is a tough act to follow!

@adods9824 10 ай бұрын

XL Counterpoint! A Luzon on steroids. AUS10A steel, Tri Ad lock, serrated blade, more comfortable handle and with a hand guard !

@basedbane787 2 жыл бұрын

"hey let's rob that dude in the glasses he definitely doesn't have a pocket machete"

@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Carry 2 Rajah2's daily because why the hell not son! Great video subbed!!

@williamstoneman6977 3 жыл бұрын

And this is why i love people in the knife community. Not the most practical but who cares its cool

@MissionJesus370 Жыл бұрын

I slightly loosened my cold steel voyager. I flick it open no thumb stub. For me its just a knife for the woods. A hike or fishing

@jonathanrogers9961 11 ай бұрын

So I have the Spartan and Rajah 2. for the Spartan I added a small paracord lanyard, made it much easier to get ahold of and get out of the pocket.

@wellingtonblackwell3118 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Cold Steel XL folders. I have the Counter Point XL and the 4Max Scout. I received the Voyager XL Tanto today. My XL folders are my AHC (Around House Carry). But the 4Max Scout is EDC/AHC for me. Anyway, good video!

@Sora2529 6 ай бұрын

The Cold Steel Espada large with the 5.5 inch blade is perfect to carry in a front pocket.

@TacticalBunnyCA 3 ай бұрын

🤓 Three easy systems to sharpen you revurve edges. (All three should be finished off with a leather strop) 1. KME consistent angle sharpener with their special three staged recurve stoned. This will do perfect work reasonably quick. 2. Belt sandernls are very recurve friendly. I use the Harbor Freight 30x1" sander and ordered an assortment of belts up to 1000 grit on Amazon. But I free hand however and the Ken Onion Work Sharp looks very easy for someone without that skill. 3. Using the edges of an auto glass window as your stone. I actualy have a loose car window from junk yard. I just prop it up and use the edge of the glass just like I free hand on a stone. The honing process is slower if the edge is realy dull because glass is very fine but it'll get a very sharp eventual or it can also be used as for just touch up or as a finisher for a belt systems.

@rockd8946 3 ай бұрын

Excellent review of the pocket swords ⚔️ enjoyed your points on carry and deployments. I have em all!

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

I own the espada cl and Spartan and I disagree with what he experiences. No issues here.

@GYMETRIUS 2 жыл бұрын

You seem like a wholesome bro. I like that. 🤙

@someone-wx8by 3 жыл бұрын

Every knife has its advantages and disadvantages. I like the Cold Steel knives and the first Folder I bought was the Voyager with a 5 inch blade. I still have it, it's great and many others followed over the last 30 years. Some years ago I bought the latest Voyager and regarding to the statement you gave to this folder I agree with you - as well as to all your other complaints. But which folder doesn't have these problems, which one is perfect? What would be of interest for me is, how the folder would look like, which satisfies you. Last 50 years I was looking for the perfect folder, but unfortunately I did not find one. Possibly your ideas might help. Best greetings from Germany and thanks for your super video.

@JBGecko13yt 3 жыл бұрын

When people say "don't you know that's illegal?" then you ask them what that actual state law is :)

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

Exactly. In my blue state and blue city I can conceal 3.5in or less. 3.6 and above need open carry, of which the pocket clip and handle showing are considered open carry. So I carry the espada xl with zero room issues like this guy described in every pair of pants I own WITH my large smart phone in same pocket even.

@2267victor Жыл бұрын

I carry the recon and voyager both regular and XL I found with the thumb suds the blade is easy to open and does not get caught up in the pocket. The thumb disc are terrible the disc gets caught up in the pocket and sometimes opens by accident or just keeps you from being able to get the knife out of the pocket without a struggle. Cold steel puts a cheap wave feature on their knives so they do not have to pay Emerson for permission to use the patent.

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

I just bought the espada xl in matt finish with the black g10 handle on sale on both cold steel and bladehq. 50% off right now! I've been carrying it for a week and it's fkn awesome! I live in a blue state and it is NOT illegal where I'm at. 3.5in blades and under can be concealed. 3.6in and over have to be open carried. The clip and post that sticks out of pocket is considered open carry even in my blue state. For my xl folders people always say, " isn't that illegal?" No, no sir. Read your laws and ask local pd and deputies. Sometimes even Leo's are not aware. I keep the state knife laws saved in my phone just in case there is a dispute with Leo's as well. Where in at you can carry a sword if you want, just open carry. I have gone shopping while messing for camping with the original cold steel bolo gurka kukri on several occasions in a blue state and a blue city with zero issues.

@harolddavis4138 2 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend you try the 4-Max. You'll probably like it too. I know I like my Fancy Large Espada and my 4Max Elite tied for favorite, both for different reasons.

@daletan6177 Жыл бұрын

Lynn Thompson is disappointed you bought the large Espada and not the XL

@fuggleeartshow Жыл бұрын

Been carrying the xl espada for only about a week, so I don't know if it fits all my pants pockets, but in my everyday work pants it fits fine and lays nicely so I'll keep trying it for a while. If it doesn't fit something I'll switch back to the rajah 2 since it has fit in all my pockets so far. I have had to dedicate a pocket for the xl espada though lol. No keys or anything else goes in there now

@sir_i.p.freely3757 3 жыл бұрын

With a recurve blade like the Spartan or raja you need to go from tip to heel in order to sharpen them but instead of going forward like you’re slicing a piece off go backwards on the edge of the stone like you’re stropping it on a piece of leather with light pressure or with the weight of the knife it took a lil while to learn and adjust my sharpening patterns but it works and polishes the edge instead of dulling the blade

@BLACKOPS6391 3 жыл бұрын

I just got my Espada XL! I've never had one and it EDC's well with my cold steel tiger claw

@kylec166 4 жыл бұрын

I just got my 2 Voyager both are seraded I like them. But yes the texture is rough on hands. They say you can with light sand paper sand them down. I think I will do that.

@underscorechalice9929 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I do really like the Voyager. I’m gonna look into getting a wave-style opening stud for it too.

@longrider42 10 ай бұрын

Ceramic Rods, aka, Crock Sticks. Or bet the Ken Onion Edition Work Sharp. The one inch wide belts are just perfect for sharpening the Rajah 2. I should know I have one, its sitting by my computer. Its a Pocket Khukuri. It's not plastic. It is some time of glass filled nylon.

@ald.5147 2 ай бұрын

Did you once work at Guitar Center?

@powerplay4real174 3 жыл бұрын

You got my knives !! No for real I own those very same Folders by Cold Steel and I absolutely love them ,they just make you want to go on a camping outting for a few dayz.😎🎱😎

@bsm6776 3 жыл бұрын

Nice dude. I have all those except voyager is a “vaquero”

@Biotrog 3 жыл бұрын

Cool man! Cold Steel Extra Large knives rule!

@jackgreenstalk777 Жыл бұрын

Love my serrated spartan. Cold steel makes awesome knives 👍👍

@buckarue100 3 жыл бұрын

Purchase a pair of Wranger Ranger trousers, get a decent gun belt and you can carry your XL Espada with no problem. I carry mine just loose in the pocket so it doesn't stick out but you of course can use the clip if that's what you prefer.

@wehrewulf 2 жыл бұрын

Yea... selectively spend more money on stuff just to carry a giant junk knife. Good plan.

@JBGecko13yt 3 жыл бұрын

use the spyderco sharpmaker to sharpen.

@phillipnunya6793 2 жыл бұрын

Best way to fix aggressive pocket grip is to put a smooth layer of JB Weld under the pocket clip.

@adods9824 10 ай бұрын

What's JB weld pls?

@phillipnunya6793 10 ай бұрын

@@adods9824 Ask Google. It can help you more than I can.

@Justablakman 4 жыл бұрын

CARRY YOUR FIGHTING KNIFE IN YOUR WAISTBAND. I HAD TO PULL MY XL VAQUERO ON THIS SHIT STAIN OUTSIDE OF MY JOB. LONG STORY SHORT IT SCARED THE PISS OUT OF HIM. THANK GOD. STAY SAFE DUDE THAT RAJAH LOOKS LIKE A MONSTER

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

Fits fine in my pockets of all my pants. with my large cell phone in same pocket even. And in my state and most states you cannot conceal a blade length that long anyways. My state is 3.5in or less concealed. 3.6 or greater has to be open. Plus that would be super uncomfortable in a waste band, especially if you are fat.

@Justablakman Ай бұрын

@nicocooper9217 cool I'm happy you have a system that works for you. At this time in my life I chose to carry my fighting knife in my waistband and free my pockets up.

@seonmc8556 3 жыл бұрын

You should reenforce your pocket liner inside with a Jean iron on patch. That will stop some of the ripping from the wave.

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

Yep. Simply iron on patches from Amazon will cover you for an entire lifetime for 10 buck.

@taitrunkl7086 4 жыл бұрын

To sharpen the Rajah II use the edge of the stone, if it's a whetstone make sure there are no chips on the edge, if they are just remove them with sand paper. Also make sure you don't put too much of forward pressure, as you can litteraly slice the stone. On diamond stone you won't have this issues, so you can just go sharpen it on the edge of the stone right away. I sharpened my spartan this way.

@SPENT77 Жыл бұрын

WHO DO YOU FEEL ABOUT EDC OF FIXED BLADE DAGGER FULL SERRATED FOR PROTECTION AND TASKS......

@ajopasoij9d00 Жыл бұрын

Very cool video, I own a Talwar XL and now need a Rajah II

@BLACKOPS6391 3 жыл бұрын

get a ceramic rod, you can sharpen serrations and recurve blades easily. I never looked back

@petemitchell6788 3 жыл бұрын

You sharpen serrations on the back side of the knife. You’re welcome 😉

@basedbane787 2 жыл бұрын

1:40 😂😂😂 "yea whatever"

@ArthaxtaDaVince777 23 күн бұрын

Rajah has very good cutting and chopping power due to the shape and size, but it doesn't have good stabbing and penetrating power. I daily a vaquero xl for that reason.

@theresakwiatkowski4433 Жыл бұрын

Nice compare/contrast of those blades!

@ryanmccabe1036 2 жыл бұрын

Yea I'm Cold Steel target audience as well. I just had to have the Espada XL when it came out in G10, wasn't even a question.

@danielandrews4634 3 жыл бұрын

To sharpen the Kukri, Kris, Kopis, and recurve blades just use a ceramic rod and you can get a very good edge

@rickhunt3183 Жыл бұрын

the best way to sharpen curved bladed knives with ceramic crossed sticks. It's all I ever use.

@ianmcklatchie4390 Жыл бұрын

In the UK, if the police stopped a driver and the car was searched and if ANY...of those were even just in the trunk of the car, he'll be arrested on the spot, and charge with possession of an offensive weapon. We're not even allowed to own any bladed article where that blade is curved and is longer than 50 cm... ...IN OUR OWN HOMES! - SERIOUSLY! If such a thing is found, we will be arrested, right away, and charged with possession of a BANNED item! Don't ever think of moving to Britain...it's a cesspool of overdone legal bullying and utter rubbish!

@robertsvareid1451 Ай бұрын

the UK has FALLEN! what a shit show, they are even arresting people for facebook posts over there now!

@turtletruth Жыл бұрын

The hold out is king!

@mikkirurk1 Жыл бұрын

Rajah II is a pure monster. It handles like small machete, feels unbelieavable in hand.

@DevinsCalisthenics 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, my first 2 cold steel knives were also the clip point voyager xl and ti lite 6. 👍 😆

@jonaspinkofsky453 3 жыл бұрын

Nice knives, thanks for sharing

@davidmohanna818 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this. And as for easily pulling out a big Cold Steel folder, from a pocket, a short 2-3”snake-braid paracord 550 lanyard is perfect. Even if the clip is really tight.

@underscorechalice9929 4 жыл бұрын

This video has gained some traction over the last month, so I guess I'll be making more knife and gear vids? lol. In the meantime, go check out the show I was on, Trailblazers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3TXfaN4e9R1ick

@myfatassdick 4 жыл бұрын

Probably from everyone looking for cold steel stuff because of the recent sale

@Matthew-the-bladed-bard 3 жыл бұрын

They also released their 2021 lineup so there’s some stuff to be excited about once the retail prices drop

@myfatassdick 3 жыл бұрын

Matthew Maier I’m waiting for that talwar xl I voted for it on their KZbin video but my god I didn’t expect those prices First I was waiting for durability tests now I’m waiting for prices to drop

@underscorechalice9929 3 жыл бұрын

@@myfatassdick yeah same. I always wanted the Talwar, but by the time I was willing to spend the money on it, they discontinued it. I definitely want one now that they're back, but I'm not dropping $200-$250 for one.

@Matthew-the-bladed-bard 3 жыл бұрын

@@myfatassdick I was very disappointed as well when I saw the crisis, I’m getting a Kyoto 2 to hold me off for a minute

@comfusedWorldpassanger3399 Жыл бұрын

I bought a second-hand C.S. Vaquero Grande today. Not because I needed it, but because "just to have it in my possession".. Anyone else who have had the same itch?

@harolddavis4138 2 жыл бұрын

I'm your 450th subscriber.

@Matthew-the-bladed-bard 3 жыл бұрын

You can have a good sheath made to conceal your espada, it’s a nice “tool “ to have if you really needed it as a last resort. There are better ways to carry the espada. Play around with it.

@nicocooper9217 Ай бұрын

Also the espada xl fits in blue jeans perfectly. Your slabt on your pant pocket is frigging weird as hell. Wear normal pants. Also fits in all my bdu and 511 tac pants.