My Cold Steel Recon 1 Review

[@skiadrum3243]

Do not confuse Taiwan with China! The quallity of a product is as good as company's specs

[@snoopyGQ]

Exactly! Taiwan is a democratic country while China is under Communist rule. Similar situation is in Korea: South Korea is US ally while North Korea is Russia ally.

[@kenmastersmaster]

Political propaganda. Taiwan makes lower quality trash than China these days

[@kabirh3626]

Taiwan is China

[@ghozt9119]

It doesn’t matter where it made . It’s a great knife , better than any other company toughest folder.

[@RaZoRChak]

Recon1 is my “go-to” knife whenever any of my friends ask what knife to get for self defense, edc, hard abuse, beater etc. This knife is an awesome all-rounder. Carried this as edc for 4.5yrs as a builder; plenty of abuse until I retired it and bought another one. With a collection of over 50+ pocket knives ranging from $15 - $2000+, I still highly recommend the Recon1 as my go-to-knife.

[@gregorygolden1296]

If anyone would know, you would be one. I work construction and use that thing at least once, twice a day. Nice knowing you don't have to worry about your fingers. I would Never use a liner lock on a job site.....

[@gregorygolden1296]

I remember as a teenager in Montana all my friends carried the BUCK 110. It was like $50.00 in the early 70's. I still have a 110 today. But i carry my RECON-1 every single day. I have all kinds of good pocket knives, but its that RECON-1 that i rely on. And will for the rest of my days

[@jeffhayden2737]

Just like you back in the early 70’s it was either Buck 110 or Puma Back-Packer both drool worthy for backpacking the Sierra.

[@rampantcolt1684]

Mr. Thompson has forgotten FAR more about knives and guns than any ten of you haters / KZbin experts put together know. Smart businessman deserves respect.

[@Adrianfytr46]

The judgement that guy gets is so weird. He was doing things to knives to make sure they are far above any expected uses, what's wrong with that?. I'm biased because I'm an old school martial artist so I'll always favor weapons made by martial artists, I'll admit that. It just seems people talk shit on a guy that they should be thanking for innovating and pushing the boundaries of what knives can be. Ungrateful bums, all of em.

[@SG-si1sx]

I got my Cold steel recon one in 2005 it has done every job for me. It has never failed me. I use it everyday. For under $100 I have used this extremely hard everyday. It is still going strong yes I still use it. 2021 this is the best purchase I have ever made. Thank you Cold Steel

[@akanesoratobu8889]

do you still have it ? how is it holding up now

[@timbo4374]

You don't have to like the marketing to like the knife. I'm not a Lynn Thompson fan myself, but I love all my Cold Steel knives, including my Recon 1. If you like hard use knives, CS are hard to beat. You can beat the living snot out of them, and they not only take it, they ask for more.

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

Looking into my next one already!

[@Bald_Head89]

I dont care about the BS politics of Cold Steel but Lynn Thompson is a fantastic straight forward dude and a fantastic salesman! If he were to sell me a Ford fiat I'd probably buy the thing!! And I love my Tanto Recon 1!!!

[@samuelleahy4780]

Lynn Thompson seems like a bit of an oddball at first, but the more you hear what he says, you learn that he knows his shit. And as cheesy as the marketing may be at times, they make great knifes/swords.

[@samuelleahy4780]

I’m my own personal experience, the triad lock does require a bit of a break in period. A couple hours of opening and closing smoothed things out for me really nicely. I have the recon 1 clip point, it’s arguably my favorite knife.

[@Pokipoki1234]

Strong , reliable and efficient for everyday use maintain the edge and lube the pivot and your good to go. Just as a warning clean the lint out of your pockets as I had one piece fall into the lock notch which stopped the lock up.

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

Great point, so much falls into our pockets.

[@Pokipoki1234]

@@OzarkPursuit7883 yes anything to keep someone else from going through that 👍🏻

[@danhaywood5696]

Enjoyed the Tri Ad disassembly and demonstration.

[@kidseatfree]

I just picked up the cold steel mini Recon 1 last week and I absolutely love it. the coating on the blade though has really come off after about 7 days of use. Mostly on cardboard some plastic some jute twine some wood. thanks for taking apart your knife and showing us the tri-ad lock, that's amazing!

[@Sun-Tzu-]

When you said it was a "tanto", I immediately thought "man, you really did break the tip off if your repair looks like that!" XD

[@cameronw6702]

This channel is such a hidden gem!

[@edenkenny1361]

Yep I have to agree

[@michaelnewcomb248]

Well done, sir! I usually don't write comments but had to with this excellent presentation. Tuned in for the Triad Locking demo (just what I was looking for) and stayed for the seamless flowing almost visceral experience. Casual yet professional with a pleasing voice & tone. No "Ummms", starts & stops, "You Knows" or needless repetition to distract or interrupt flow. A proficient regular guy intelligently informing his peers on what works well, in his view.

[@JohnC29]

I had the 3 1993 versions. Gave two of them to my nephews and kept the clip point. Just ordered the new clip point and tanto.

[@agayfuzzypandabear3769]

How's the grip on the new one treating you? I've heard they chaned their grip texture a year ago.

[@JohnC29]

@@agayfuzzypandabear3769 It is more aggressive than the scales on the Recon1s I have from around 2000. I sanded it down under the clip.

[@agayfuzzypandabear3769]

@@JohnC29 Good to know, appreciate it bud

[@hinklehymer6893]

I've been looking around for a knife, ran across the Recon 1, watched a bunch of videos and this is by far the best review of any knife that I've seen. Awesome stuff man! I hope you keep making videos!

[@powerplay4real174]

Dude you need to try the Spartan by Cold Steel its 4 &1/2" blade is a beast for all types of cutting task and the lock up is like a bank voalt ,its one of the Andrew Demko personal designs that he used for Cold Steel and he out did his self with this great blade and handle design on the Spartan.

[@JohnC29]

I've taken the nylon washers out of other Cold Steel Triad Lock knives without problems in function or blade play. I have all your comparison knives except my Presidio is a mini CF Elite.

[@brandonmaples]

Cold steel needs to make there knives here no excuses 🇺🇲 Good review man

[@LibertysTeeth83]

I have used cold steel products ever since I was old enough to start buying knives. I have carried them all over the world and during the war. You can trust cold steel over anything else I've never broke one but I have broken crkt,Ontario, and Gerber. Kbar is a good company also but I can only attest for the fixed blades

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

Thanks!

[@doejon9424]

Cold Steel has the best hard use knives for the price point without a doubt. Taiwan or not. The heat treat on their steels is always on point. You might check out the American Lawman folder. Its a bit smaller & more pocket friendly. Just as great as the Recon1 folder, if not better in some situations plus bronze washers I do believe.

[@supercomp7078]

Great review, I am a lefty and have been using knives for work for 40 years, I carry in my right hand pocket, don't use a pocket clip as I don't want people knowing I carry a knife, draw the knife and open with right hand then just transfer to my left, been doing it so long it just comes naturally.

[@Bremmner_Explorations_1970]

most cold steel knives are unbeatable for the money...i love em !

[@MajorGenralDizz]

First I want to say this is a great review. I just purchased the recon 1 desert warrior from BladeHQ and I noticed that the G10 is not as aggressive which I truly enjoy. I did subscribe to your channel and I hope to see more soon.

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

I appreciate the kind words and yes I need to get back in the hirse so to speak. Just been focusing on my family, my health and my work. I have a Spartan Phrike up next! I just need to take the time to review it! And i definitely want to try some more Cold Steels.

[@LKN4WAR]

Joe X here on you tube showed through extensive destruction testing of cold steel how tough they are, they are kick ass regardless of the marketing and personalities at the company.

[@radwanawwad98]

So, this video is very interesting. It's April 2023 and on the US website it's 177$ (800ron) I live in Romania and I was able to find one here on a Romanian website for 185$ (834 Ron). It's not a huge price difference but it is when people say that it's under 100$ in the US. I understand that the shipping would be crazy, but they don't ship here so why is it 177$. Nevertheless, i will still buy it because everybody says it's a very good EDC, do it all, beat the hell out of it knife, for work and other stuff. Thank again, nice video.

[@southside1975]

They do that for blade play but I remove them and didn't notice a difference.

[@sonnysantana5454]

1' of my primary better hand tools , and investments , she's been riding on my left thigh gone on 26'years with no regrets

[@paulstracke8162]

Can confirm the scales will destroy pants pockets, but nothing some stitches to reinforce the pocket won’t fix.

[@jorgefernandez6407]

I've got the half serrated Tanto and the clip point recon1. That drop point is next! Had to open up my Tanto to fix a rattle and no problem. Great knives to use and maintain! Great review too btw...

[@mistersmith3986]

Does anyone know the original edge angle degree for the Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point S35VN?

[@rdean45acp]

Flat I think

[@leber99]

I just received mine today. I had a cold steel pro lite for over ten years. It was my last knife that I held on to and lost it whole working. I hope I find it one doing my services. So far this recon 1 seems to me to be a worthy replacement and upgrade I plan to have this for a long time

[@brianvannorman1465]

I suspect that the nylon washer is against the blade so there is less of a chance of electrolytes.

[@kenmastersmaster]

If you need a work knife the ad10 is superior. This is a good tactical knife, nothing more

[@klv8186]

Great review. Love that you love the knife. Honestly though I’m a little disappointed. Ive purchased at least 10 of these Recon 1 knives, either for myself or as gifts. Recently, I bought two. One to replace the one I lost at the offroad park and the second as a gift. Upon unboxing, I noticed the texture on the handles were practically slick compared to the ones in the past. I called Cold Steel to inquire one the possibilities of me receiving 2 bad copies only to find out they have done a change to the grip texture about a year and a half ago. I called them less than a month ago. I’ve read long ago about people complaining about the rough texture and even the retention of the pocket clip but thought those were silly. Cold Steel took a perfect knife and dumbed it down. I’m baffled. SMH. There has to be a replacement or a rerelease or something. I’m kicking myself even more now for losing all of my other ones. Sorry just venting. Btw when they went to the Triad Lock, tjats when they dropped the liner.... however the G10 handles became thicker. I just really love this knife!

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

Thanks for the update on the handle! Bummer. Maybr you can still find one out there with original handles texture?

[@klv8186]

Going to try! It’s a constant reminder you like 10 times a day when we pull the recon out of our pockets! Haha

[@agayfuzzypandabear3769]

My heart is broken hearing this. I have the recon 1 tanto, old grips with the newer CPM S35VN stainless steel, and been meaning to get a clip point as well, but I don't like hearing the grip nullification...

[@Mikex0123]

I agree, the thumbstud should be the same on both sides. You might have a need to open the knife with the hand you don't usually use.

[@Rhosticks]

I just picked up one of these.

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

That’s my EDC knife.

[@chiefexecutive]

Waiting to get my first cold steel I ordered this week. These look badass

[@brianminkc]

note to self: nex time clean the dried snot off the scales before I film the review video

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

I think that the C. S. products mean a step ahead above their most important competence.

[@deanburney]

I just gave my Emerson 7B to my Brother who is a Judoca for 20 years to go with his Emerson fixed blade. Now a lady needs a defensive knife or two and it’s Cold Steel, Buddy. The Recon I, because she might have to fight to the death with it and I am not letting her risk getting a shitty defensive knife. I carry fixed blade knives myself.

[@ericguner]

Great review! Thank you for the honesty on the recon 1. I will probably purchase the spear point as well as the clip point. I recently purchased the 4max Scout and am waiting for that knife. New subscriber and gave you a thumbs up! Great job!

[@powerplay4real174]

You gotta try a Spartan , you just gotta try one.

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

I got three now! And just sold one for $450. I reviewed some have more to do. Anazing blades!

[@brianf9619]

The EDC Community doesn't like Cold Steels marketing. BUT people in the Military, Survivalist, Gun Owners and Big Knife Lovers , all Love CS's Marketing....👍✌🖖

[@whyFINAL]

if somebody dont like the grip,they can always mod the handle bcs its just G10 without liners.

[@JoeSteel1]

what did you use to sharpen the blade?

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

Wicked Edge, i use the spyderco sharpmaker more that anything.

[@drewa7606]

how has the coating on the blade held up?

[@jeansandmyshirt]

im interested in the s35vn clip recon 1 for hunting. i have a ontario 8679 sp1 7" knife. amazing thick knife, but doesn't stay sharp long, and its a bit bulky to carry.

[@111111111Tiger]

Nylon Washers have a lower drag coefficient than PB washers... wow - the gap around the picot hole on the blade...

[@a.d.c7941]

Tactical if I will? Oh I definitely will!! 😁😁. Recon 1 is made for tactical period. By the way GREAT REVIEW!

[@bobsmith2404]

I'm supprised that your tip broke off. I would think at worst, the tip could have rolled a bit. It shouldn't have broken from hitting a rock when throwing it into the mud.

[@randomstuffman01]

Great review. Thanks. toronto canada.

[@jimmycricket7946]

Do you know if cold steel is still finishing the DLC blade with that semi reflective material? Like the same finish you have on that recon 1?

[@Chase1297]

Tanto Recon 1 is coming in tomorrow 😄. I got a Voyager XL in last week and I'm too much of a bitch to EDC that folding machete 🤣

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

Haha!

[@johnmutton799]

There is not much of a gap in between that rocker bar and recess in the blade , mine has 1.25mm

[@cassanoa]

which blade profile would you buy - clip-spear-tanto

[@MB-jg4tr]

The spear point is the most useful all-around shape IMO

[@MyKnifeJourney]

Thompson apologized for the aggressive wording on the San Mai issue. As a copyright holder he HAS to aggressively defend his trademark/copyright or risk losing it. Any creator has to defend the special rights given to creators.

[@zulu0489]

How can this only cost 90 dollars? In Europe it costs double!

[@travisconrad5035]

Thats USA price they are 140-155 depending on which one u get in Canada.

[@fotiosvasileiou3617]

Does the back spacer rust?

[@kenmastersmaster]

What did you cut to get the dlc to come off

[@nickkuhlmam1336]

Tomson could be a total pos and I wouldn't care. the cold steel ad-10 and the newer air lite are my two favorite knifes. I'll probably be getting an ad-15 lite and a recon1 here soon too. cold steel are simple blades that do heavy jobs with ease and that's what I want in a knife.

[@pigpaul]

3 year old video! What’s the update??? Thanks!

[@yo.mama100]

Taiwan is not China

[@AllAhabNoMoby]

Great review. 👍

[@gertkriel6080]

Why is it fine to climb into someone’s character, someone you do not even know, but it is evil to carve animal carcasses?

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

I did say it was evil. He is totally obnoxious stabbing animal carcasses. I like it actually, but he was the only manufacturer that did that stuff. Character? Do some research into his character and you may be surprised. Have a nice day.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Worlds strongest Sharpe's knifes cold steel.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

other companies, give knives to ''handy-boy'' KZbinrs, like that lilly handed shibaz dude, and others who just irritate the piss out of you, and do zero tests, just talk. Andrew Demko a man's knife guy.

[@offtherailscunt]

Lmao stop your crying dude

[@draganpastrovic2157]

Where the hell are they under a 100 bucks

[@gregorygolden1296]

Had my Recon-1 delivered to my front door for like $106.00. that was a couple years ago....think Knife Center....

[@GrimmPoetics]

4max tip would not have broken

[@jojojeep1]

I’m a Bench made lover, I have my 940 Dash one and I wouldn’t give it up for the world but I wouldn’t trust it up against a triad lock with a full frame that is about as strong as a Of folding knife as you’re going to get, what’s the difference where somethings made the only reason things are made less expensive in China is because they work for two dollars an hour and I want 36 bucks an hour I’m not working because I’m a spoiled rotten American

[@jojojeep1]

The triad lock what a beautiful thing

[@royk9028]

Instead of talking aboyt inife he wastes minutes talking aboyt owner and rest of nonsense

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

Thanks for the constructive feedback. Believe it or not, alot of my subscribers like to know where these knives comes from and the background. Have a good day.

[@royk9028]

@@OzarkPursuit7883 so thisl knife clip will shred the pockets or cloth of the clothes it is worn in? And then you have to modify the clip to prevent that? Then this knife is not so good at all, a good knife needs no modification.

[@ringbadingbingrading1181]

​@@royk9028 Every knife on this planet will have good and bad to it. Try to open up your mind a bit. No tool is perfect right from the box for everyone. This knife was made to be highly reliable in grisly situations, which creates a need for heavy texturing. The texturing is rough on pockets, and Cold Steel knives tend to go for tight clips. If that is the tradeoff you get for good ergonomics, one of the strongest locks available on any folding knife, a well treated premium blade steel with a competently designed grind for under 100 bucks then count me in!

[@johnmutton799]

They are not 3.5mm thick!

[@edinsancakli765]

How thick are they?

[@velocitymg]

Edo Doe not as thick as some

[@shamrox311]

You basically copied Nutnfancy verbatim on your intro

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

I respectfully disagree, but I have a similar opinion about the product and owner. Thanks for watching sir, have a good day.