Do not confuse Taiwan with China! The quallity of a product is as good as company's specs
@snoopyGQ2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Political propaganda. Taiwan makes lower quality trash than China these days
@kabirh36266 ай бұрын
Taiwan is China
@ghozt911914 күн бұрын
It doesn’t matter where it made . It’s a great knife , better than any other company toughest folder.
@RaZoRChak4 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregorygolden12966 ай бұрын
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.....
@gregorygolden12968 ай бұрын
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
@jeffhayden27375 ай бұрын
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.
@rampantcolt16842 жыл бұрын
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.
@Adrianfytr469 ай бұрын
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-si1sx3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
do you still have it ? how is it holding up now
@timbo43744 жыл бұрын
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.
@OzarkPursuit78834 жыл бұрын
Looking into my next one already!
@Bald_Head894 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@samuelleahy47804 жыл бұрын
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.
@samuelleahy47804 жыл бұрын
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.
@Pokipoki12344 жыл бұрын
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.
@OzarkPursuit78834 жыл бұрын
Great point, so much falls into our pockets.
@Pokipoki12344 жыл бұрын
@@OzarkPursuit7883 yes anything to keep someone else from going through that 👍🏻
@danhaywood56962 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the Tri Ad disassembly and demonstration.
@kidseatfree3 жыл бұрын
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-2 жыл бұрын
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
@cameronw67024 жыл бұрын
This channel is such a hidden gem!
@edenkenny13614 жыл бұрын
Yep I have to agree
@michaelnewcomb2483 жыл бұрын
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.
@JohnC293 жыл бұрын
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.
@agayfuzzypandabear37693 жыл бұрын
How's the grip on the new one treating you? I've heard they chaned their grip texture a year ago.
@JohnC293 жыл бұрын
@@agayfuzzypandabear3769 It is more aggressive than the scales on the Recon1s I have from around 2000. I sanded it down under the clip.
@agayfuzzypandabear37693 жыл бұрын
@@JohnC29 Good to know, appreciate it bud
@hinklehymer68934 жыл бұрын
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!
@powerplay4real1743 жыл бұрын
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.
@JohnC293 жыл бұрын
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.
@brandonmaples4 жыл бұрын
Cold steel needs to make there knives here no excuses 🇺🇲 Good review man
@LibertysTeeth833 жыл бұрын
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
@OzarkPursuit78833 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@doejon94243 жыл бұрын
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.
@supercomp70782 жыл бұрын
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_19704 ай бұрын
most cold steel knives are unbeatable for the money...i love em !
@MajorGenralDizz4 жыл бұрын
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.
@OzarkPursuit78834 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@southside19757 күн бұрын
They do that for blade play but I remove them and didn't notice a difference.
@sonnysantana54544 ай бұрын
1' of my primary better hand tools , and investments , she's been riding on my left thigh gone on 26'years with no regrets
@paulstracke816211 ай бұрын
Can confirm the scales will destroy pants pockets, but nothing some stitches to reinforce the pocket won’t fix.
@jorgefernandez64072 жыл бұрын
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...
@mistersmith39863 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the original edge angle degree for the Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point S35VN?
@rdean45acp3 жыл бұрын
Flat I think
@leber993 жыл бұрын
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
@brianvannorman14654 ай бұрын
I suspect that the nylon washer is against the blade so there is less of a chance of electrolytes.
@kenmastersmaster Жыл бұрын
If you need a work knife the ad10 is superior. This is a good tactical knife, nothing more
@klv81863 жыл бұрын
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!
@OzarkPursuit78833 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update on the handle! Bummer. Maybr you can still find one out there with original handles texture?
@klv81863 жыл бұрын
Going to try! It’s a constant reminder you like 10 times a day when we pull the recon out of our pockets! Haha
@agayfuzzypandabear37693 жыл бұрын
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...
@Mikex01233 жыл бұрын
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.
@Rhosticks3 жыл бұрын
I just picked up one of these.
@concernedpatriot.22213 жыл бұрын
That’s my EDC knife.
@chiefexecutive Жыл бұрын
Waiting to get my first cold steel I ordered this week. These look badass
@brianminkc3 ай бұрын
note to self: nex time clean the dried snot off the scales before I film the review video
@josepmariaaguascaribot92393 жыл бұрын
I think that the C. S. products mean a step ahead above their most important competence.
@deanburney Жыл бұрын
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.
@ericguner4 жыл бұрын
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!
@powerplay4real1743 жыл бұрын
You gotta try a Spartan , you just gotta try one.
@OzarkPursuit78833 жыл бұрын
I got three now! And just sold one for $450. I reviewed some have more to do. Anazing blades!
@brianf96193 жыл бұрын
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....👍✌🖖
@whyFINAL3 жыл бұрын
if somebody dont like the grip,they can always mod the handle bcs its just G10 without liners.
@JoeSteel13 жыл бұрын
what did you use to sharpen the blade?
@OzarkPursuit78833 жыл бұрын
Wicked Edge, i use the spyderco sharpmaker more that anything.
@drewa76063 жыл бұрын
how has the coating on the blade held up?
@jeansandmyshirt2 жыл бұрын
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.
@111111111Tiger3 жыл бұрын
Nylon Washers have a lower drag coefficient than PB washers... wow - the gap around the picot hole on the blade...
@a.d.c79412 жыл бұрын
Tactical if I will? Oh I definitely will!! 😁😁. Recon 1 is made for tactical period. By the way GREAT REVIEW!
@bobsmith2404 Жыл бұрын
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.
@randomstuffman019 ай бұрын
Great review. Thanks. toronto canada.
@jimmycricket7946 Жыл бұрын
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?
@Chase12973 жыл бұрын
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 🤣
@OzarkPursuit78833 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@johnmutton7994 жыл бұрын
There is not much of a gap in between that rocker bar and recess in the blade , mine has 1.25mm
@cassanoa7 ай бұрын
which blade profile would you buy - clip-spear-tanto
@MB-jg4tr5 ай бұрын
The spear point is the most useful all-around shape IMO
@MyKnifeJourney3 жыл бұрын
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.
@zulu04893 жыл бұрын
How can this only cost 90 dollars? In Europe it costs double!
@travisconrad50353 жыл бұрын
Thats USA price they are 140-155 depending on which one u get in Canada.
@fotiosvasileiou3617Ай бұрын
Does the back spacer rust?
@kenmastersmaster Жыл бұрын
What did you cut to get the dlc to come off
@nickkuhlmam13362 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
3 year old video! What’s the update??? Thanks!
@yo.mama100 Жыл бұрын
Taiwan is not China
@AllAhabNoMoby Жыл бұрын
Great review. 👍
@gertkriel60803 жыл бұрын
Why is it fine to climb into someone’s character, someone you do not even know, but it is evil to carve animal carcasses?
@OzarkPursuit78833 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Worlds strongest Sharpe's knifes cold steel.
@CaptDavesSportfishing4 жыл бұрын
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.
@offtherailscunt3 жыл бұрын
Lmao stop your crying dude
@draganpastrovic21573 жыл бұрын
Where the hell are they under a 100 bucks
@gregorygolden12968 ай бұрын
Had my Recon-1 delivered to my front door for like $106.00. that was a couple years ago....think Knife Center....
@GrimmPoetics2 жыл бұрын
4max tip would not have broken
@jojojeep13 жыл бұрын
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
@jojojeep13 жыл бұрын
The triad lock what a beautiful thing
@royk90283 жыл бұрын
Instead of talking aboyt inife he wastes minutes talking aboyt owner and rest of nonsense
@OzarkPursuit78833 жыл бұрын
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.
@royk90283 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ringbadingbingrading11813 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@johnmutton7994 жыл бұрын
They are not 3.5mm thick!
@edinsancakli7654 жыл бұрын
How thick are they?
@velocitymg4 жыл бұрын
Edo Doe not as thick as some
@shamrox3113 жыл бұрын
You basically copied Nutnfancy verbatim on your intro
@OzarkPursuit78833 жыл бұрын
I respectfully disagree, but I have a similar opinion about the product and owner. Thanks for watching sir, have a good day.