Cold Steel Drop Forged Survivalist VS Cold Steel Recon Scout

a battle between two amazing camp blades

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

I have the older Drop Forged Survivalist. Awesomely good knife! When I go outside, the Survivalist is with me. It handles all of my tasks. I did use tennis and electrical tapes on the handle for comfort. The Recon Scout is very nice, though. Cold Steel makes GREAT knives!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Some gems in the rough

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

@@DonnieBAllDay Very true.

[@jorgefernandez6407]

I snatched that dropped forged survivalist Bowie after seeing your review on it about 2+ years ago and, it's become one of my best, certainly the most used Bowie knife I own... A great knife, without a doubt!!!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@jorgefernandez6407 100%

[@Katana-Karl]

Awsome review! I NEED a Recon scout! So many knives so little money. Hahaha! I WILL get a Recon scout soon!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You WILL love a Recon Scout soon! haha

[@The66Leadfoot]

Love this format Donnie! Brings me back to when I was a kid watching The Red Fisher Show.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Somebody gotta do it

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Got a recon scout, love it, been very curious on The drop forged series

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You'd love it. Every awesome knife needs a little Scab in their life! haha

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Hahahahahahahaha Well that settled it!!!!

[@ronalddunne3413]

It would make my year if the Recon Scout became available again! Thanks for yet another good test/review.. You my main man Blade-Brother go-to for knife info.. may you live long and prosper!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro

[@angelheart7643]

It will come back in budget 4034SS and 3V...

[@DL-ij7tf]

On MidwayUSA right now in 3V for $199 free shipping

[@Ash__7]

I'm in the market for a large knife and your channel has been a godsend. Thanks bro

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Glad I can help. If you haven't seen my dbad Preacher yet, give it a look. Choirboyz Cutlery did 4 vids on it too.

[@Ash__7]

@@DonnieBAllDay Watching now. She's a BEAST.

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

According to reviewers on Amazon, the Survivalist itself weighs roughly 14oz. You may want to weigh both knives separate from the sheaths to get an exact weight. It would really help to know how much actual weight difference they are. Thanks

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I never bother weighing blades. I'm big and how heavy a knife is doesn't concern me. But you're right, a lot of people want to know

[@flarion00]

You should do a video going camping for a day or two, and bring your favorite blades for bushcraft and stuff. Go fishing catch, gut em, and cook em over a campfire

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It's in the works. I was going to do a solo trip but my 2nd half wants to go so we need a campground and the ones we use are closed because of the garbage time

[@DDDYLN]

If Cold Steel brought back the Recon Scout & Trailmaster in SK-5, or tool steel, they'd make an absolute killing. Sadly, they've decided to only offer San Mai III 👎, and CPM-3V. CPM-3V is a great steel, but it doubles the cost of the knife, without providing double the capability.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thats the problem. They dont care about the customer, just the profit margin

[@DDDYLN]

@@DonnieBAllDay most knife companies do, but Cold Steel used to be different.

[@oxman1800]

There are small metal squares welded on the tang below the guard holding it in place.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

They work

[@nicobenitez459]

Men....after that awewsome epic blasting review of Rambo replica collection ....its hard to see this pieces. With all my respect. They're a nice pieces , but , no comparation at all. You're the man, Donny ! Very awesome reveiws

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Oh I agree! haha

[@ryannafe9252]

I just ordered the DF Survivalist. I think it’ll make a great all-around camp knife. Food prep, splitting wood that the saw takes down, defense or offense, and dressing/butchering game animals. Really hard to beat and especially for the $75

[@DonnieBAllDay]

great blade

[@adamarthur9672]

I absolutely love the drop forged survivalist! I've beat the edge against a red oak board for a few minutes and I had no rolling or chipping on the edge. 52100 steel is some tough stuff!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I only use 52100 and 5160 on my customs for a reason. Keep 'em oiled, they'll keep you happy

[@adamarthur9672]

@@DonnieBAllDay absolutely brother! I've never used a knife with 5160 before but I have a Himalayan imports m43 kukri made from 5160 on its way this week. I've heard nothing but good things about 5160 steel.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@adamarthur9672 Love it!

[@jimmyj4811]

Gotta love Cold Steel! Great video!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

They stole my heart! haha

[@jimmyj4811]

@@DonnieBAllDay Just got off the phone with CS, ordered me a drop forged Survivalist. I've had a Recon Scout for years...

[@reddwarf60]

I've long wanted the Recon Scout, but they've not been available for a while. So I just pulled the trigger on the Drop Forged Survivalist (on sale at Amazon for $60). One advantage that Donnie doesn't mention for the DFS is being able to hammer with the butt like a savage! The Recon Scout's Kraton handle will split/tear if hammered for any length of time.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Very true

[@BrothersCinco]

That's a VERY good point. The Keaton handles will get damaged

[@liljuanito123]

Your battery for the smoke alarm is dying.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

No. It shakes in fear whenever I pull out a blade!

[@krismartin1181]

Just change the battery it’s annoying

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Great review Brudda!!!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Appreciated bro

[@DDDYLN]

I suspect the Recon Scout is better chopper, as it's less handle-heavy than the DF Survivalist. I would say that each knife has a different use.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

absolutely

[@robertstennett5287]

Great review love both knives. Hope you changed out that annoying battery in your smoke alarm!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Nah. If finally just gave up

[@douglasreed9237]

Love the DFS I've got two of them. I'd like to have a Recon Scout in 3V with the DFS handle to be able to use for hammering if need be. Thanks for the great review.👍

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Great blades

[@dennisleighton2812]

By the way .31 inches equates to 8mm not 7mm. Pity you didn't add the CS Trail Master to the comparison! The Big Brother is just in a higher dimension!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

My bad. I went by the specs on the web. As for the TM(great knife) being added, this video was by request.

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

recon scout, df survivalist, rat 7, bk 7, deserve a video all together. PS. stupid GSM makes Recon Scout only available in overprised 3V, as of time of speaking, Jul, 2023.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I sold a couple already. Might sell my Recon Scout

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

@@DonnieBAllDay why? u said it was the best.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke Its my favorite from CS, but I'm letting go a bunch

[@MattTheHewer]

I love this knife. I picked it up yesterday

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Its a workhorse

[@stefanklaus1652]

Both are great knifes but I would prefer the recon scout because of the thickness of the blade and it seems more compact to me ! Great video brother, stay save love ya ❤️

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You're a smart man! Haha

[@stefanklaus1652]

Donnie B All Day not as smart and knowledged as my godfather of knifes❤️

[@adammcguinness9950]

The Monolith series from Cold Steel is hard to beat. One piece of solid steel, how can you go wrong? I’m tempted to get the Drop Forged Bowie or the DF Wasp. So many nice knives, so little time to experience them all.😉 I do try my hardest.😊👍🏼 I’ve got two new blades on the way.🥳 One Civivi one Cold Steel. Love your reviews mate, you get down with the get down.💪🏼 🫡

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I appreciate that

[@tangsoodoarnis4life]

How about a Khukuri VS a Bowie done by you that would be awesome. Great review brother 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Not sure if I did one, but I'll gladly do more! haha! KHHI is sending me a 3 Chirra that'll be fun

[@kevin6030]

I love my drop forged survivalist but those scales aren't G10 Donny. They looked more like zytel or just plastic to me when I removed them great videos man keep it up

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have no idea what they are

[@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262]

That Recon scout is it the O1 steel . The New Drop Forged Survivalist is 52100 so it's difficult to say which would hold up Better.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Both are fantastic

[@theGimpfantry]

I really, really want your Roughlander...

[@DonnieBAllDay]

its a beast!

[@theGimpfantry]

@@DonnieBAllDay I believe you, brother! That said, the VA doesn't love me enough that I can afford it!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@theGimpfantry Do you have any combat

[@theGimpfantry]

@@DonnieBAllDay nothing that isn't redacted, my brother.

[@iruwild]

That said, seems like good price vs performance, just picked one up at amazon for 65 on sale

[@DonnieBAllDay]

good price

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Cold steel goodness. I got both. So I am covered. ;-D. Cold steel may come out with a Scout in 3V! That will be something!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

O1 is enough but 3V is better

[@iruwild]

Cold steel trailmaster is ideal balance for serious chopping and it's slighty shorter brother recon scout has that heritage.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Definitely

[@lucianbrad4291]

"If all else fails..." ??? What's on the back of your shirt ??

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Vote from the rooftops

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

Both knives are awesome in they're own way, have you've seen my Pumpkin Destruction Test video series?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I'm not sure. I'll have to look

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

@@DonnieBAllDay thanks bro

[@iruwild]

Dropped forged has more mass in the handle..so wouldn't be good for chopping. Balance about 1 inch ahead of the handle is good balance for chopping and for handling. For serious chopping even more forward balance is ok, but at the cost of handling ease.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It chops well. Definitely better than one would guess

[@iruwild]

@@DonnieBAllDay cool to know. can't wait to get my hands on it..hehe

[@richardhenry1969]

Do they still make the recon scout i love how it looks but its discontinued everywhere I looked or is it just not in stock. coldsteel is hard to tell sometimes. Also Donnie I know you got both the trailmaster an the recon which one you like more. Do you think the drop forge is better. I didn't like the handle on the old drop forge stuff before. I haven't tried the new ones. I don't get blisters i worked for a living. Lol but I don't have big hands. I'm built lower to the ground. One more i was looking at the kabar cutless machete it gets rave reviews but I like the blade on trailmaster which the drop forge covers. I'm getting something the first of the month so far the cutless machete is $48 an i think I can actually put it on my belt. But I might have to look into the drop forge. I wish i could hold them before buying shopping by mail really took away the good old days. We used try blades out at Sports Authority.( hold not cut anything) they used to have a spot you could feel stuff before you bought it. I want a chopper type blade an camping task. The one blade that does the most type of deal the other thing is being left handed i don't want to have to by another sheath. That crosses out a lot of other brands people don't realize how most things are not made for use we just adapt. I know you have a hell of a selection of big blades so what one do you find yourself using the most for stuff. I know a lot are cool but what one do you use really. I'm just starting to get into big blades I always used a folder a tomahawk an saw. An mostly because old sheaths where only for right handed my army knife i wore it backwards or on my bag coldsteel wasn't inter changeable then an they where expensive for a recon scout. Anyway don't over do the shoulder bro exercise is always good later

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The new Drop Forged stuff is great. Love it. I actually did a video Recon Scout vs The Trail Master. Surprised myself. I think they're sold out but I'd check eBay. They're always hanging out there. I hear they're doing a 3V

[@jnzupka]

Love the spider web hat

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Smooooth baby! haha

[@lucianbrad4291]

Hi DBad, which one of those two (Recon Scout or Drop Forged Survivalist) would be more of a fighting / soldier knife ? Which one should be stronger ? Much appreciate ! All the best bro !

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The Recon Scout

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

Great stuff! Bro... Big question. What do you feel it's better between the Recon Scout and the Trail Master?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I actually did that vs. I gave a lot of reasons for each

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks 😁

[@jgbullen]

This actually reminds me of my latest Budk mystery $10 box that arrived Saturday. Something I can use in that it throws like a winner. This one shreded Trumplestiltskins face with about 6 throws from 20 feet.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Don't let the FBI catch you. Putting a knife into a Presidents image can be taken as a national security threat. The government has more was to screw you than a downtown brothel! haha

[@jgbullen]

@@DonnieBAllDay If they want my address I will give it up. The FBI director is one of the only people working for the Bozo who has half of a brain.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@jgbullen Oh they have your address, believe me! haha

[@motorcyclemark2889]

I personally can't stand anti Trump people why don't you shove it up your own @$$

[@jgbullen]

@@motorcyclemark2889 I see Federal Prison in the future of Trumplestiltskin and family. Payback is a bitch.

[@GioOmerta]

Both awesome

[@DonnieBAllDay]

older CS blades had a good rep

[@MrBaja115]

Dbad is the Man!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Good thing too. If I wasn't these testicle would be confusing

[@MrBaja115]

🤣🤣

[@sumeetalam22]

I want to buy both of them

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Both worth it!

[@paulmyers9620]

I'd be torn between the two too. THEE only thing I don't like is the diamond pattern in the kraton handle. My Marauder has that and the points irritate my hand. But, that can be taken care of.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

They can be sanded down if they need to be.

[@jimboethefirst7418]

I hope Cold Steel gets in some more Recon Scouts they are very rare at best now days and I have been trying to snag one every sense your first video of it and have not been successful in my efforts.😐

[@DonnieBAllDay]

They're out there and more will come

[@elijahdimke5353]

Sorry to keep bothering you I just wanted to know if the the tribute knife will rust easy,it’s humid were I live

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I live in humid New England, I feel your pain. I clean and dry off my knives after use then I use some spray gun oil and give them a light coat and store them in their sheaths no issues

[@DjrWalsh]

With the new recon scout being in 3v is your opinion changed or still a close vs for you?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It still performs the same

[@kadasda1]

16:43 , have you thought being a drummer? You have ability !! 😆😆😆... by the way, awesome test!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I drum like I knife review... horribly. Haha

[@casecutlerykid2095]

Is your favorite pocket knife still the tribal lock?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Its my favorite classic. I carry it a lot but my CRKT Batum is im my pocket now and the Esee Avispa is awesome

[@lucianbrad4291]

Problem is Recon Scout is no longer in production apparently ... Luckily I just found the Survivalist on stock and I've ordered it instantly ... So, is not quite a problem of choosing but rather you get what you still find available ... Ha ! Hope your wife don't watch your videos - otherwise you might be forced to sleep on some log in your yard 😆 (the thing with the ring ...) That would be "The DBad (and ) the survivalist" 😊😊😊

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You definitely won't go wrong with the Survivalist

[@lucianbrad4291]

@@DonnieBAllDay Yeah, I've thought so - that's why I couln't stop myself buying it ... I really love (L-O-V-E) the way it feels in my hand ! However, having also that (large) Drop Forged Bowie (although the handle is a bit awkward) it feels a bit more maneuvrable , more nimble in the hand than DF Survivalist ... Maybe its just the way I feel those kives ... Definitely the handle/grip on the Survivalist is superior ...

[@cosmin6155]

Hy man! What do you think about Muela bw-classic-19a? it is a beauty.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Full tang stag right? If that's the one I'm thinking of, it's awesome

[@cosmin6155]

@@DonnieBAllDay Yes man, that's the knife. I just ordered it.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@cosmin6155 good grab

[@MP-oj6zo]

RIP cold steel,

[@DonnieBAllDay]

And now we wonder...

[@MP-oj6zo]

@@DonnieBAllDay i just ordered drop forged survivalist, from US shipping to Poland, as we have here only the satin model. I just hope it will be like Lyn says, a lot faster advancement in technology and projects.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@MP-oj6zo You're going to like it

[@ravin747]

3V is great

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Yeah it is

[@ronalddunne3413]

So, ummm- throw it a few times, see if it breaks!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

How else does one know? Haha

[@AR9ify]

Foolish behavior, filming your own PC screen.. What a joke 👎

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I enjoyed all your videos too