KSS The Cold Steel SRK in SK 5

[@dualsportoutdoors]

I’ve owned every model of SRK. Best knife ever made. I’ll never go into the woods without one

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

What did you think of the san-mai version? I think everyone should try one out. Thanks for watching

[@dualsportoutdoors]

@@CentralKyBushcraft that was the one I had the longest. It was stolen on a fishing trip unfortunately. Currently I own the Carbon V model

[@rnkmode1876]

I have the older AUS8A and just got it in VG10 San Mai. Love both.

[@caseysimpson1806]

I made that mistake once. Backpacking in a heavy fall rain at 9,000 to 10,000 feet elevation. I tried a minimalist outing with only a leatherman. A great tool, but small blade for emergency tasks. Fortunately, I was able to gather dry wood and didn't have to make emergency repairs. Never again.

[@evanon2365]

@@rnkmode1876 which is more tough of those two?

[@billscott6819]

These are insanely good for the money. In these tight times, that's a real winner.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

I agree completely! Only thing is to make sure you get a SK-5 version instead of a AUS-8 version. The AUS-8 version has a tendency to roll its edge when honed to a razors edge. Thanks for watching

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Got one, love it. For a budget knife, they don't get any better...

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

I’m very pleased with my SK-5 version. Years ago I had one in AUS-8 and it was awful. For the price I’d say it and the Gerber prodigy are hard to beat. I’d hate to live on the difference between them. Thanks for watching.

[@TheArkansasBushcrafter]

I was extremely interested in the Srk when I first started getting into this stuff still unsure why I never pulled the trigger on one. Glad you made it through safely💯

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

It's a great knife and hard to beat for the price. Definitely worth checking out. I'm glad we didn't get hammered like the western part of the state. Thanks for watching

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

In my experience you can't really go wrong with Cold Steel SK5, easy to maintain, acceptably durable and dirt cheap!

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

I have to agree with you. I’ve been very impressed with it. It’s 10 times better than their AUS-8. Thanks for watching

[@jazon9]

And nice usefull sheath.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

OK, that does it!...after umpteen positive CS SRK reviews i'm going to give this one a shot! Praying for them folks in Kentucky and now Colorado...strange times we find ourselves in...God help us all...woods

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

As long as it's not AUS-8 I don't think you'll be disappointed. They all need our prayers. You're absolutely right, things are crazy right now. Thanks for watching

[@ironman2326]

Same

[@terryellison4424]

Just bought the cold steel SRK SK5 at smkw over the weekend went camping and I am impressed ranks right up with my esee /tops / and okc whole lot less money but just as good or better than my others as always be careful take care of the family keep up the great reviews.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

That's where I picked mine up as well. Same here, it's performance is right there with them but at half the price. Same to you sir and thanks for watching

[@terryellison4424]

@@CentralKyBushcraft very welcome my friend

[@waveman0]

I love the SKR (mine is in the AUS-8a steel) the aus-8a steel is tough, as tough as nails, that is its biggest advantage. You can bash the hell out of it and not have any fear of snapping or chipping the blade. I view the edge retention of the aus-8a as adequate. It could be a bit better but I can live with it. I think the idea with the aus-8a versions is to carry a steel (or diamond rod) with you and just touch it up in the field as required.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

You're right, it can take a beating. But the constantly have to touch it up was my draw back. I'm use to being able to go awhile between sharpening. Thanks for watching

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Mmm Mmm Sure Is A Stout Blade There, David You & Yours Have A Merry Christmas From Canada. ATB T God Bless

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

It sure feels stout for as lite as it is. Merry Christmas to Ya'll too sir. Thanks for watching

[@coyote238]

I like my SRK , I want to say it’s VG10. Not sure without digging it out . I agree with you on AUS8 , takes great edge but doesn’t last . Cool knife

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

I think that AUS-8 steel is just not well suited for fixed blade knives. I don't know if it's the heat treatment limits or what. I have never had any experience with VG-10 but I've heard good things about it. Thanks for watching

[@czed7515]

I have one of the sk5 versions. It's not near as good as my fallknivens or cut as good but for $30-$50 it's a good deal. I did have to reprofile mine tho but after that it's a pretty good cutter.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

The SK-5 versions are the better ones ( next to the San-mai and 3V). Re-profiling mine was the best thing I did to mine. It changed the performance of it drastically. Thanks for watching

[@MrVegasTube]

In a situation? Relax...you brought your SRK.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

Lol. So true, it’s a tank! Thanks for watching

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Looks like a nice budget blade

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

Thanks. It's definitely a hard one to beat for the price. Thanks for watching

[@grovesy333]

Have you had any trouble with it dulling when you pull it out of the sheath ?

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

No I haven't. But mine doesn't touch the sheath when I draw it (meaning it's not a tight fit on the blade). That's a interesting problem. You may have a bad sheath. Contact Cold Steel customer service and explain the issue and they may send you a new sheath. Hope this helps and thanks for watching

[@grovesy333]

@@CentralKyBushcraft That’s good then I don’t think mine has that problem I’ve pulled it out the sheath about 30 times and it’s behaved the same but thanks for letting me know all that I’ll keep it in mind if it isn’t the case I know there’s a cold steel service in the uk

[@turtletruth]

Waiting for the SRK-C to be made in cpm3V!

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

That would be a good combo for sure. Thanks for watching

[@ahumblepoet]

Where abouts in kentucky are ya?

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

South of Danville

[@KnivesSurvival]

So how is it holding up.. New sub here.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

It's really surprised me! The only issue is the finish. In my field review video, the batoning ate the finish but other than that no problems. Glad to have you aboard and thanks for watching

[@simonstokes369]

San Mai is a bit chippy TBH, v3 is the way to go. It’s a big chunk of tough.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

Never had a chance to mess with anything in either of those. That being said I do keep seeing going things about 3V. May have to break down and get something in it. Thanks for watching

[@samthai818]

I have the SK5 and VG10 of the SRK and it's brother the Recon Tanto. I love the SRK but the Tanto just a bit better! Please pick one up and let us know what you think! The longer blade make chopping and batoning soooo much easier. For concealment I carry the Srk, but for actual use while camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing, I would rather take the Recon Tanto!

[@ModernRefugee]

I have one of those and I can’t find anything wrong with it.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

I agree. It's definitely a hard knife to beat for the price. Thanks for watching

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Nice

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

Thank you sir and thanks for watching

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@CentralKyBushcraft my pleasure

[@devynhale1623]

If only the spine went all the way threw with that thickness it's a thick blade with a thin inner handle "full tang"

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

I agree, if it had a tang the width of the the blade with bolted on handle scales it would be a awesome knife for the money. “Technically”, I guess it is a full tang knife even though it’s not exposed, maybe? I guess that depends on how you look at it. The tang is only about a 1/4 of a inch thinner than the handle on the top, bottom and end so it’s more than a rat-tail tang. But again, I guess that depends on the user’s idea of what a full tang is. Thanks for watching

[@GreasyMooseKnuckle69]

I dunno if it's a heat treat issue or if AUS8 just sucks and is the cheap choice for a reason.. I've never had good results with it.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

I’m like you. I don’t know what it is about it. The only knife I’ve ever had with it that was any good is the Ontario RAT Model 1. Thanks for watching