Lynn Thompson Breaks Down Cold Steel's GREATEST MOMENTS

We sat down with the president of Cold Steel Knives, Lynn Thompson to talk about some of their greatest moments. Check out Cold Steel Knives here: bit.ly/2L3hMU0
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[@rossco5995]

Apparently, Filipino footwork = run

[@ordinaryaverageguy3233]

He uses a lot of footwork techniques that look suspiciously like getting the fuck out of the way.

[@RyanEK001]

Rossco 599 or back up! LOL

[@Ivanofkoshinkaisokanryu]

you could just say you ran away don't Bullshit lol

[@theproudpinoy1015]

Being Filipino I know Filipino footwork works good for catching dogs and cats.

[@williamstoneman6977]

The ancient filipino technique of "run around the termite mound to not get gored"

[@jimyocum9556]

Nothing like braining them at 4 feet after some fine Filipino footwork!!..

[@lsubslimed]

We like to call this method the "Thompson two-step". 😁

[@mrkiky]

He used a Filipino martial arts technique called PopACapInYoAss.

[@JasonMcFly]

I love the jokes but you gotta admit, that was freaking legit!

[@JasonMcFly]

I love the jokes but you gotta admit, that was freaking legit!

[@johnroe3915]

Proof Manny Pacquiaos has been training Lynn Thompson.

[@brianlloyd5571]

Lynn Thompson: *backs up* Also Lynn Thompson: "that was a move I learned from Philippine martial arts"

[@flashn00b]

TBF, his reflexes have been chiseled to near perfection.

[@mushinshinobi6562]

@@flashn00b too bad his body was chiseled to look like melting icecream...

[@sai62789]

@@mushinshinobi6562 damn boi😂😂😂

[@patrickrva7488]

I can't remember laughing so hard while having so much respect.

[@henryohenry1504]

Why do I have the suspicion that in order to get a promotion, I'd have to defeat him first?

[@tomoftheford8213]

In some sort of Philipino martial art

[@dhetrick3]

@@tomoftheford8213 that he doesn't actually know...

[@dhetrick3]

@@KB-kw8ni if you don't know a guy like this then you are the guy like this.

[@dlby3]

Chuck Norris and Lynn Thompson are unbeatable!

[@dhetrick3]

@Thomas Lynn Thompson is a pud. He reminds me of the guy everyone knows. I'll bet he has a ton of hentai in his collection too.

[@williammowery8911]

"Guys knives are tools not weapons" Cold Steel: "see how easily this cuts through a fake finger"

[@ErikaBracamonte]

William:"Guys knives are tools not weapons" Cold Steel:Observe

[@aaronwalters9312]

"Allow me to demonstrate hacking this pig with a sword. It's the perfect human analog!"

[@mrbigs4714]

Anything can be used as a tool or a weapon just like how you can strangle someone to death with your shoe lace

[@clydewilliams6762]

Bowie? Switchblade? Boot knife? Bayonet? Those are weapons.

[@angryfoxzd5233]

It worked 1000s of years ago it still works today swords and knives are epic damage dealer's.

[@thekeystonekid8687]

Lynn Thompson is like that cool uncle at boring family gatherings who tells all the crazy stories and is a little "out there" himself, but dialed up to the max level....and I love it.

[@csknives]

Thanks again for having us! This was a fun one to film.

[@jock-of-ages73]

It was good to watch, i've still got my Absolute Proof DVD. Oh, while I'm here, when is the Luzon coming to the UK?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Cold Steel sup!

[@csknives]

@@AdvancedKnifeBro Hey buddy! Hope you're well.

[@levi7173]

Cold Steel Love your knifes👍🏼

[@backoffu]

Great video, thanks guys! Love my Cold Steel knives!

[@willd6515]

Say what you will about this guy but he's got balls of steel and is cool as a cucumber when he needs to be. No excuses, just a genuine person.

[@leadballoon06]

Hey anyone who doubts Lynn Thompson.. he drew that side arm fast as fuk against that buffalo.. that takes a high level of skill under pressure PERIOD

[@nikosfilipino]

When he was talking about the boar did the hunter drop dead or the boar? Got me kinda confused there

[@oldskoolhoss7534]

@@nikosfilipino me to for a sec. The boar bled out at the hunters feet.

[@CheezMonsterCrazy]

I actually thought someone behind the camera took the shots at first. That was pretty dang good work. Props to the buffalo as well for that catch lol.

[@scorch2020]

Lmao dudes got skill

[@scorch2020]

@shannonandsheila1 Damn where the hell were you at

[@ethanpierce8567]

He just does the things we secretly want to do.. but he has 0% shame about it. That’s respectable and sooo comical all in the same.

[@clm652]

Gotta admit tho, how many on here have ever tried to even throw a spear....much less hunt a live 1000 fkn pound water buffalo with one....and when missed they have the ability to shuffle out of the way and presence of mind to pull out a fkn hand canon and THEN actually make the shot in a split second? I mean....he kind of a bad ass If im honest.

[@Rothbardy]

Lynn is a badass

[@ethanpierce8567]

Don’t get me wrong.. The Filipino footwork shuffle transition to the Dirty Harry ‘make my day’ smoking of the beast was freaking awesome.

[@nakedbeekeeper9610]

Comical? Are u fucking shitting me? Have you seen how he dealt with that buffalo? How many people you know that have the skill to pull that shit up? This guy is a true legend.

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

Once you get rid of the "conformist middle class" attitude life is so much better, they live in lie anyways so bother!!

[@jb42jb]

Normal president of a company: Everyone else: Lynn Thompson: I wanna go kill a Buffalo with a spear Film crew: ummm- Lynn Thompson: yes this is a great idea

[@jman0701]

I'd love to see those keyboard commandos do that sidestep draw and brain shoot a charging buffalo and put it on film too... like him or hate him he's got some mad skills under pressure👍👍👍

[@lancerd4934]

I've done the exact same thing with a charging steer, only using my fist instead of a gun. That thing staggered away three steps, fell over sideways and died on the spot. I'm not even kidding. It was a sick animal and I'm 100%certain it was the exertion putting too much stress on the heart that did it and it had exactly zero to do with my weak ass punch, but my point is that dodging a charging bovine that you can see and are facing, and hitting it back, is really not difficult at all.

[@hrvsmart]

@@lancerd4934 lol that's kind of funny, but a buffalo and a sick steer are slightly different

[@redfaux74]

Real man right here!

[@kaizen5023]

That was pretty legit actually.

[@jonnybgoode7742]

@@hrvsmart not really...

[@jimmyhoffa2530]

How he handled that wild buffalo just proves Lynn Thompson is the real deal. He just remained cool as a cucumber the whole time, even afterwards. Takes a lot of self control. I've definitely decided to check FMA's out now.

[@clm652]

FILIPINO FOOTWORK !! Thompson for POTUS 2024

[@bullfrogjay4383]

Got my vote

[@The4cp]

I agree

[@trevillyan5515]

Hell ya brother

[@lildavid7571]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I was gonna leave the same comment lol

[@redfaux74]

Lynn is the only one who could beat Trump! Lynn Thompson for Pres 2024! I want 4 more years of winning and then more winning!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thank the Lynn this is just what I needed on a Friday morning. Better than a boot full of meat!

[@thechugdude]

Agreed 👍

[@alxs2666]

You need to go pratice those philippino moves for your next machete buffalo hunting video...

[@zachbrobst9473]

Did you volunteer your bamboo for the Great Lynn to destroy?

[@absolutelynot7236]

There was steak in the boot! Classic.

[@ghw7192]

I think you may have mispelled "meat". I would have had a oot full of something else...

[@shovington67]

Lynn Thompson has done so much for the knife community, and I can never take that away from him. But I wish he could loose the weight to insure he'll be around another 15 or 20 years. Because when he's gone, I dont have a lot of faith that his company will survive without his leadership. The way the world is going, we need visionaries like Lynn to show a new breed of conservative American entrepreneurs how to do things that people find offensive, and make it incredibly successful.

[@maxlange5517]

yea, fo sure. if he keeps eating like that, he will be gone in 2 more years.

[@alxs2666]

This is the most American 6 minutes I've had in a while 😍😂. Thanks Lord baby Jesus for those lifesaving Philippino moves though !

[@vybtom1]

Try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHLKoYGal9N7gtk

[@philstone3859]

MERICA! Yup!

[@darque1860]

These stories are absolute gold. You the man Lynn. Much respect from Wisconsin.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

The greatest moment was when Lynn said, " I know... I'll start a knife company". Thanks Lynn!

[@ssunfish]

I'd watch a full length feature film just only about the beginnings! Hopefully 100% factual

[@Patrick-kb3hj]

I love how he admits when his products break instead of denying it. That speaks character to lynn and how hard he works. Wish I could get a chinese war sword but I cant afford it.

[@davidegatti4689]

it's called to be just honest, nothing more

[@KG-th3cr]

I used to think this guy was kind of a joke until I saw more interviews with him and saw him talk about blades and his passion for them. He changed my mind.

[@CedricAda]

Cold steel cameramen putting bodies on the line for art since 1995

[@chrisminton8563]

I vote for more videos and stories from Lynn Thompson #ColdSteelKnives #CutAnything #BladeHQ

[@michaeljames1334]

I love Lynn. he's 200% the real deal.

[@syzcrisp]

PHILLIPINO FOOTWORK 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 what an athlete!

[@P9t2r]

Fall1ngN1nja 😂😂😂 lmao he got that Filipino footwork baby

[@johnroe3915]

Its proof Lynn is training with Manny Pacquiao.

[@YAOZII]

Well I think everyone knows how to go side ways😂

[@johnsun3854]

Lets see you sidestep flying swords and charging buffalos.

[@ordinaryaverageguy3233]

This f$&?ing guy.... “brained him at about 5ft”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dhl671]

4.

[@WColdblooded357W]

I love cold Steel. Picked up their drop forged boot knife today and am very impressed. It's got this great attachment clip that basically clamps down on absolutely anything, right side up, upside down, sideways, whatever. Awesome little dagger

[@brianminkc]

My only resentment against Thompson is discontinuing the best blade for the money they had... the Talwar.

[@mikecampanella1990]

I still carry mine everyday. I've had two of them. They're not impossible to find on the internet, just alot more difficult now. Lol

[@Jimislash]

Nice draw on that buffalo. You were almost his trophy.

[@kiwi_comanche]

Agreed!! Cool under pressure.

[@ssunfish]

Can you imagine if LCT's final fate is an early grave due to his exploits instead of age or heart condition? I mean, die with your boots on? That's way better!

[@worthlessfajita8816]

Kind off wish he was his trophy

[@user-ps7ch6mj9w]

Hans im Glück Stfu you edgy, teen loser

[@LeftyWilliams85]

Thank you guys for this...Lynn is a beast and Icon. Great personality I can never get enough of this guy lolol.

[@evilpants]

2:34 " when your own the ground and being kicked it's good to know you can pull out your Chinese greatsword and cut through their boot as u lay in foetal position"

[@MrBendyarms]

"Bamboo takes a long time to grow" ... bamboo is one of, if not, the fastest growing plants in the world and is heavily invasive across the United States.

[@ssunfish]

I laughed so hard cause by the time he planted it it would be all said and done when he wanted to harvest it. Hell if he wants to pay me a living wage and provide the necessities, I'll grow n harvest bamboo for him n tell everyone I work for LCT. As fast as time goes it couldn't be a long time in just five years. Thst goes by as fast as a week does to a child.

[@secondswell]

It takes a while for it to grow big in diameter I got tons of it right out the window.

[@rpnp2]

@@secondswell I got a bunch of it and to get that diameter would take awhile.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

MrBendyarms yep it grows up really fast but it takes a long time for it to be as thick as they use in the videos

[@rhino5419]

i'd love to sell him some with an iron bar down the middle, just to see his face when he hit it.

[@markbennettjr]

I love this guy! I want to hear more. Philosophical and spiritual interviews .

[@57twilli]

Great video. I have big respect for Mr. Thompson and to hear him explain the skill required to effectively pull off these demos I've watched for years increases the respect to a new level. Every item I've bought from ltspecpro is top notch and wows my friends to no end. Thanks for all you do Lynn Thompson.

[@mistersmith3986]

Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Lynn Thompson⚔️

[@yurrev]

Haha nice one

[@bigp227]

Lynn thompson couldnt break wind on chuck norris... Chuck would beat The fat right off of lynn thompson.

[@javanbybee4822]

Derek Vinyard rude

[@bigp227]

@@javanbybee4822 ouch

[@caelbrown5521]

Chuck Norris doesn't check under his bed for Lynn because Chuck sleeps on Lynn's stomach

[@gorillastrength5921]

Simply steps back, "right there I used Filipino foot work"

[@joepell3352]

6:12 “Dropped dead at his feet he actually bled out.” Then the shows over. Lynn is Hardcore.

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

Oooh myyyy

[@gamer__grandpa5421]

I didnt get that part who died the boar or the hunter

[@robinkonig5828]

@@gamer__grandpa5421 i actually think it was the boar why would the hunter immediatly bleed out from a boar attack i would understand if its a buffalo and he impales him with his horns but not a boar

[@gamer__grandpa5421]

@@robinkonig5828 boars have tusks

[@LanningKann]

This guy is a riot. The best is him describing combat with a sword. I’m sure he’s never been in combat with a sword. What century does he think he’s living in? Looks more like combat with a sheet cake. Still makes a decent beater knife, but man his rhetoric is historic haha.

[@knifetoucher]

This dude crazy af, I love it!

[@boxant]

press F for respect for the professional hunter who bled out somewhere in the bush

[@solidtank7957]

I would watch Lynn all day.

[@176bammm]

While watching this video, I immediately began playing with my Voyager Vaquero XL!!!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Wow Really Awesome Cold-Steel Video's👍😄👍!!!

[@jeffanderson816]

Perfect timing, I had just watched some of his ridiculous stuff last night for the first time

[@chancecarlton8403]

I didn't know I have been practicing Philipino footwork all these years.

[@GOxHAM]

Love Lynn and love this video. Thanks guys for doing this.

[@SerbianTexan]

I love their videos! I have a bunch of their swords and knives and they are excellent.

[@markbelserene2456]

Lets be honest you mess with Lynn you become that water buffalo

[@lsubslimed]

You forgot to show us his EDC arsenal 😪

[@urosjapundza3764]

They didn't. Check out their video Top 7 Cold Steel knives with Lynn Thompson.😁

[@philipn5140]

Love this video as much as I love my COLD STEEL KNIVES. I have used my SRK for over 25 years. Bought it when I retired from the USN and did some security work. I couldn't list all my CS knives here, but I really miss the small folder you made in the 90s that opened like "flicking my bic". It was a great EDC and I used it all the time at work. Please bring it back as I lost mine. My favorite machete is the original Kukri machete that had the Kraton handle. Much less shock upon chopping versus the newer ones. All great knives and we love to see the master use them.

[@skrow3180]

This is why I ordered a recon 1.

[@kylegale9670]

So when you were buffalo hunting even if you would’ve hit him in the shoulder. Did you just expect him to die immediately

[@peteg22397]

in a quartering angle like that, the vital organs, specifically lungs and liver, are behind the shoulder. Considering the solid inch of penetration he got on the buffalo's horns, I don't have any trouble believing that his spear would go through the flesh of the shoulder and into an organ. Even then, death takes a while to come. You're right though - had he hit a bone like the shoulderblade or a rib, it would only wound the buffalo. If you're hunting any big game at close range like that, it's a good idea to have a powerful gun handy, and the ability to use it. Lynn had both, and that's why he's alive to tell the story

[@titsonaboar2726]

That damn Filipino footwork gets em every time😏 Too bad you didn’t put up a clip of your stick fight with Mark Denny.

[@theroomofhiddenpredispositions]

I loved how you said to have power and control is hard, that's exactly why I don't swing full speed 90% of the time. Accuracy drops really fast so best if you don't care what it hits you just want it to be obliterated, and always swing is sweeps not curved. Cool video!

[@victorone6968]

Lynn thank you so much for sharing these stories!! l am so greatful that having done all that you can to protect yourself still God's protection is

[@LTT.Official]

Lord Lynn, provider of all memes for us knife guys.

[@itsawonderfulknife7031]

As much as I like Lynn,... Filipino footwork??? Lol.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Love this!!!

[@trailerparkninja6834]

Thanks 2 this guy I saved money in my quest for the ultimate apocalypse blade, the cold steel machete katana, I love it and recommend it, Its lite balanced. It weighs alot less than traditional katana

[@DvBattlegears]

Legend once said a buffalo die in 5sec after trying to chase Lynn Thompson Filipino moon walks!

[@micahfennell1988]

Lynn seems like the kind of guy people like to underestimate, then he shows his mutton. All doubt is gone!

[@brianf9619]

Awesome. I love Lynn Thompson , he's a Beast . A lot of people have their opinions about the guy , but secretly want to be him. How cool would it be to spend a day with Lynn Thompson. I gotta save up and go to that Big Yard Sale Cold Steel has every year and meet him , what a blast it would be.

[@ssunfish]

I did in 2016 and I'm very glad!

[@brianf9619]

@@ssunfish I'm trying to save a little now for the trip. I live on the East Coast.

[@backupterry8465]

Lynn Thompson....his own biggest fan

[@ssunfish]

That comment is SO epically good n smart! For that alone, not holding himself back more than anyone else would is more than most can manage

[@lukequinlan4523]

"Filipino footwork" he's such a great bullshitter I love it

[@007wetz]

He did kill a buffalo charging at him. I would have just shit my pants.

[@lukequinlan4523]

@@007wetz I'm talking about backing up from the knife

[@Vladpryde]

@@007wetz Ehhh....."Charge" might be a strong word. That buffalo saw that termite mound, got confused by it, and stopped while Lynn shot him. And let's hand it to Lynn that he managed to find the dumbest buffalo in the herd who let him get that close.

[@jesseblack2285]

Misses the spear throw, unloads a revolver into it hahahahaha

[@dlby3]

Great video! Lynn is awesome! More like this please.

[@nosaj666]

This dude is a KZbin legend

[@havoc1zero]

Filipino footwork??? LMAO, that was great... Oh wait, he was serious?

[@TheTyphoon365]

I don't think so, I hope he's joking.

[@Oleg-oe1rc]

Although he was exagerating a bit, those are actual "Filipino Techniques", but in a simular way to how a basic punch is a "Kung Fu" technique. Natural reflex in that type of situation will almost always make you stumble and fall, especially being as large as him. To be able to back up in a split second like that without notice, and to keep a stable balance while doing so, requires specific footwork and training. Easy to talk shit on the internet, but willing to bet that giant can move quite a bit faster than you.

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

No more goofy than you and your profile pic.

[@youtubevoice1050]

Oleg. Do you always stumble and fall when you have to rely on reflexes? He didn't even have to jump or pull a leg out of the way. He just moved backwards. Nothing special, at all. Except for clumsy people, I guess.

[@havoc1zero]

@@Oleg-oe1rc i was referring to how he made it sound like he planned the whole thing. That was just "oh shit" footwork. Oleg, you have no idea who I am or what I'm capable of so assuming shit makes you sound stupid. I promise you he can't move quicker than me. But that doesn't matter cause my dick is longer, hahahaha. Jesus Christ, quit being a child. Fact is, his first mistake was to hunt an Australian buffalo with a spear, even if it was pretty small for a buffalo. He isn't a bushman, as is shown by how many shots it took him to take the buffalo down with his pistol AFTER he missed with the spear. Lmao.

[@SheldonBeldon]

I wonder if he can Filipino footwork his way out of heart disease.

[@henrycovell4362]

Bruh

[@morteparla6926]

I like Lynn Thompson. Not many CEO's will put themselves directly in the line of fire, and not many CEO's are passionate about their business. Lynn clearly loves blades, and he certainly puts himself in the line of fire.

[@vicnighthorse]

My favorite Lynn Thompson video is the one where he spars with a guy with a smallsword with his ""Espada" knife. His sparring partner would be right at home with the Washington Generals. He had to work pretty hard to loose that ridiculous match up.

[@NickShabazz]

I am without words. Thank you, BladeHQ.

[@IamPelican12]

Lynn Thompson: king of the mall ninjas

[@peterv1318]

Yes he is. And king of the used car salesmen’s.

[@ucitymetalhead]

@@peterv1318 he uses used car salesmen for practice.

[@jpdel31]

My hero. Thank you for my Frenzy, Espadas, talon, recon 1, et cetera.

[@wanderer6925]

Please Mr. Thompson keep sending your products to Mexico through Amazon. There are a lot of good and decent collectors here. We love your products.

[@SeemsLogical]

"You'll probably laugh at us..." Oh, so you know now?

[@Kumofan]

"I used a technique from Filipino martial arts" -->Runs sideways, crossing legs. Yeah sure dude

[@joeychambers1980]

I love cold steel I started Growing Bamboo them a little bit over 4 years ago keep up the good work guys ...

[@speedygonzales3247]

I could watch and listen to Lynn all day 😉😆👊🏽

[@happyknife8785]

I love him but 1- Philippine foot work I think not, there was no technique there, why you gotta make shit up Lynn? And 2- that Buffalo mate, weak throw, you were only ever going to piss it off.

[@asbestosfibers1325]

Look at how fuckin fat the dude is ..

[@toiletchili5786]

This is the dude in high school that wore a trench coat parachute black pants with all the metal hanging off it and had safety pins on them. He also ran through the halls making dinosaur noises.

[@Joe.dirt7909]

J W Yep, but I would bet he has more money than 90% of the folks commenting. He plays and acts a role that draws attention to his company. Even the haters bring attention one way or another for better or worse.

[@toiletchili5786]

Harley clearly he has more money. He’s the president of a company. Now he can buy all the trench coats and black nail polish he wants.

[@511dydy]

50 seconds in and im already laughing. This guy is hilarious

[@Verus3]

Holy shit, this was amazing.

[@anotherknafguy3679]

cringey as ever! well done Lynn!

[@ericcriswell9284]

“Pilipino footwork” 😂 what a joke

[@BadlndsBob]

I have purchased so many Cold Steel products after watching his videos!

[@OnTheRiver66]

This video made my day!

[@rabbitslayer42]

I was waiting for the punchline of of this, obviously, joke video....it never came, this guy was being 100% serious!!!

[@augustus63]

poor armchair

[@spidermight8054]

I finally made it to Cold Steel’s factory showroom in Ventura (I live in nearby Ojai). But Lynn wasn’t there. Dammit! They were sold out of many knives because of the holidays, but it was still an enjoyable visit even though I’m not into swords or big knives. I think it’s cool we have a knife company in our own backyard!

[@Mr.Miyagi907]

Amazing knife/weapon producer, he is a warrior- no question! Greetings from Germany

[@3232mikeymike]

Crappy video content the past month, then this...

[@blingn007]

It looks like he is really putting on weight. Hopefully he can work less and focus on that a bit more.

[@eachday9538]

It's not weight, it's "counterweight"

[@josephspencer621]

Lynn always was a "Fire Plug"

[@poeticdesigns8893]

This guy is either the best actor/comedian ive seen or he under delusions of grandeur BIG TIME

[@ssunfish]

Well behaved and socially acceptable people don't make history. The only way to be cooler than anyone else is to be MORE like everyone else THAN anyone else. Not anything to be proud of: essentially a zebra surviving by blending in with the crowd and not attracting attention/ keeping your head down. Your reward is figjting to grow old snd then asking yourself why you fought so hard for so little in return.

[@longrider42]

I spent my teenage years and early 20's working around cattle. Some where pretty wild. And on several occasions a old range cow, with horns, tried to take me. The trick is let them get close then just step out of the way. No fancy foot work needed.. Oh and you cannot outrun a water buffalo, or a north american buffalo for that matter.

[@Misterz3r0]

This guy is gonna die like Robert Baratheon

[@Leonardo-zh5kj]

Why does Lynn looks like that catfish director from bojack horseman

[@JamesThomas413]

You’s have one of the most awesome jobs, I’d love to test blades for a living. Much respect Cold Steel

[@doug9522]

Awesome. Thanks Lynn.