New Cold Steel Recon 1: "Statement of Weight" by Nutnfancy

[@daverosa3077]

I have watched your videos for years. I just now am making my first comment to you. Good review of this knife. Honest and true. Good job. Always a good job. Thanks. I have the micro and was so impressed with it that I want the whole Recon 1 set. My first comment to you.

[@robwilson420]

I own 9 cold steel knives and machetes and they are all excellent blades. I carry a Recon 1 for EDC and cannot complain about anything. Very good edged weapons and I would recomend them to anyone.

[@KNIFEGUY37]

I love the rugged look of the beat up tanto blade it just ads character to the knife.

[@mikepeach9395]

Another fantastic review by one of the best. Thank you.

[@termooh6654]

I've noticed he likes using the whiplash sound effect.

[@nutnfancy]

Thanks my friend, you are correct. Can't do it without you guys.

[@invictus1988]

Great video Nutnfancy, you always remind me why I'm subscribed to you. I was on the fence about what knife I wanted to get but I know now! Thanks man.

[@CampfireTalk]

Nutn, great to see a new blade review, awesome talking points as always. You have this knack for getting me excited about blades I normally wouldn't. Which by the way is bad for the monthly budget. You Rock brother!!

[@nutnfancy]

@zamriash I don't disable any commenting features and seriously am not sure what that is. I will check into it. I do like the idea of that feature.

[@EscpdFrmPsykward]

This is the first Nutnfancy review I watched while actually possessing the item being reviewed. Just got my Recon 1 tanto the other day from Midway USA. Bought it on clearance, got one of the last few they had at that price. Saved nearly $12. Very happy. Haven't stopped cutting empty bottles, cans, shoe boxes and magazines since I got it. :D Do need to smooth out the handle under the pocket clip thought. That thing is gonna tear up every pair of shorts I own before the summer is up. lol.

[@LotusLeaf88]

The AK47 was my first brand-name knife and I love it. Hard aluminum pommel. Using the pocket-draw thumb plate is addicting. Ambidextrous thumb plate is a plus. Unfortunately mine came with an edge more akin to that of a chisel grind, and correcting it took a bit of trouble. But it sharpens up easily.Kept a decent edge after I used it to hack apart a 2x4. I don't have a Recon 1, but looking at the specs, I think the AK47 is like a more "tactical" version of the Recon 1.

[@ratgurk]

Just got this, it's awesome! A lot lighter than I thought. This definitely fills the requirements for a heavy-duty large folder with a extremely strong lock and lightweight! Nutn was right on the mark with his review!

[@nutnfancy]

@WillfullyVague It's true the 8Cr13Mov steel does have rusting issues; we saw it up on Glacier Call with Cr0cket20's blade. Good blade for price point put it is proving to be not so stainless. Also we are seeing in jungle environments the Kershaw Sandvik 13C26 rusting readily as well. This is direct from a TNPr down in the jungle. VG10 is still my fav high value steel but it may cost more.

[@nutnfancy]

@jeepnicc It does wear off quickly under hard use. Thanks.

[@ninjamonkey4]

Thanks to your reviews i have now become a fan of cold steel and now have 1 of their knives on order.

[@nutnfancy]

@mrmilleniumproof I agree. There are some CS blades I do not care for but that can be said for EVERY manufacturer and most of that boils down to tasted. However that have many knives like this xlnt Recon 1 at an affordable price that get it right.

[@nutnfancy]

@Melthornal I think that's an absolutely fair comment and welcome it. What you're talking about is 2nd kind of cool and just the how the aesthetics attract or repel you. Totally understandable and there's lots of different tastes.

[@stewie84]

NUTN!! My SOG Flash II was STOLEN by TSA from my CHECKED BAG on a recent flight out of BWI. I'm thinking about trying out this CS-Recon 1 for my daily blade, and I knew I would find a Nutnfancy vid on it. I really appreciate the time you put into this stuff. Thanks for the vid. Watched your recent post... hope the channel stays awesome as ever. Keep on keepin' on and do what YOU wanna do, bro!

[@Xzibit9]

@DaylightTelevision advantage of the tanto is more strenght, but the blade gets quickly dull at its belly. when on the clip blade has a much larger belly so you have more work space with your blade. the belly is usually the most used part of the knife.

[@USpatriot741776]

Great vid, Nutn. I saw this video back when you uploaded it, but I just bought a Recon 1 with this vid in mind. Thanks for all you do.

[@TeamFrancescoOfficial]

i recently bought a cold steel recon 1 plain edge clip point and it's AWESOME!!! out of all the knives in the market, spyderco, benchmade, gerber, SAK, i believe that cold steel has a superior knife in the recon 1. sure it may be a litle on the bigger side for some people but it is stronger than anyother folding knife i've seen to date including the $200 ones that some manufactures make. it's reliable, durable and all around a great knife! Thank you Nutnfancy for reviewing this knife!

[@HOPPINGBARBEQUE]

I have had my Recon 1 (Tanto point, inner serrated) for 11 months now, with HEAVY usage... the lock has no play and the serration has kept its bite. Actually its probably the best portion of my knife now, and i use it every day. Completely love this blade, and I've used it for everything from trail blazing to cooking. its absolutely great

[@adamdancer8907]

You can remove the thumb stud on the new recon and run a small zip tie through the hole and now it's waved.

[@shalgy]

Hey man this blade is awesome. I've had mine for about a year now and it's been my edc since I got it. Today this knife prooved itself to me yet againg, I was actually able to process some fire wood with it. Nothing too big just about a 2" wide branch. No lock up failures and it's still nice and sharp. Great blade man.

[@moorshound3243]

for camping I'd go with the lawman every time, as both the large & the mini have the choke up finger loop so makes it good for wood whittling and the like.

[@Flynnman1]

absolutely impressed with cold steel. ive had my recon 1 tanto variety (newer version) for about a year now and i have taken it on many camping trips and edc it now and then as a tactical blade. i have had no issues with the lock up until recently. i figured i would take it completely apart and just clean it a little with some canned air. when i put the pivot screw back on i figured i would put a little lock tight on it. when i put the screw back in, the lock up hasnt been the same. could be me.

[@nutnfancy]

@duragezic Roger that and thank you. I think the Endura FFG is a must have myself. So flat, light, great steel...love it. This Recon 1 is also excellent but is much thicker and still heavier than the FFG.

[@AirForceAce3571]

indeed. batoning w/ a folder would be a nerve racking proposition, but based on Nutn's testing and other research I've done, the only folders I'd dare attempt it with would be one of the Tri-Ad blades. I haven't yet heard of another lock that's stronger than that one and Nutn's demonstrated with several of 'em that they can handle batoning if needed.

[@declisal7]

man that recon 1 is absolutley beautiful... unbelievable knife great review nuttin keep em comin:)

[@adbramsay]

I was never a big fan of Cold Steel, but this knife along with the roach belly and the spike series completely changed my perception of the company. I really love my recon 1 tanto plain edge. This vid is spot on, and I want to say thanks to nutnfancy for the review.

[@thatgoon123]

bought the clip point new recon 1 and got it later that day on standard shipping, i can only speak for CS UK but i must say that the customer service is second to none if you buy direct, shaving sharp out of the box it's just a shame that i cant EDC it, unless i want to do 5yrs inside. but anyone looking to purchase this blade all i would say is that you won't regret it, im a game keeper and i have thrashed this knife for about week now and it hasn't budged. awesome blade.

[@NPSurvival]

I just got one today, it is so awesome, thanks for reaffirming what I had already picked out as a great knife!

[@chickensodelicious]

Just got my Recon 1 spear point and man am I impressed. Lock up is absolutely rock solid and the blade came hair popping sharp. It's a little bigger than I expected which is a good thing because I wasn't planning on EDCing it anyway. This will be my camping folder back up to my fixed blade. Very cool knife though.

[@nutnfancy]

@docwondernuts Thanks for the support in that observation. Yep, those are some of the most delicate serrations out there and not recommended by me. Also impossible to sharpen. And you're right, you totally should have been able to cut the zip ties with them.

[@NPSurvival]

I am getting one of these for Christmas, I am totally stoked, it will be my EDC blade. Anyway, awesome review, I can't wait until I get mine!

[@theprezz]

I know I said it before in your AK-47 vid but that new Recon 1 is SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK with that wear on it. I have the old model and love it. It has been beat on and used as a pry tool many times without so much as 1 problem. I am some how trying to convince myself that I dont need a new one but at $54... Great review dude, I'm gonna keep dreaming of a recon 1 engraved by nutnfancy.

[@nutnfancy]

@jhawkdude Wizard of Oz issue: goofiness in design and overly large, flared out clip. Some Kershaw designs have this: check out the clip on the Junkyard Dog.

[@elongatuspiranha]

First knife review in a long time! Welcome back Nutnfancy!

[@knifeloverdude]

a 28 minute knife review... Because of this you are my favourite youtuber

[@GunOwnerDan]

We are living in the "GOLDEN AGE OF BLADES" and it's great to be able to buy all the knives you can find and still not scratch the surface of what's out there. I have so many knives I'm out of room, yet there's still so many out there that I want!

[@MaceStarpuncher]

Just picked up a recon 1 large size at a gun and knife show in michigan for 40 bucks. Love this knife. Super light and great grip. So happy. Cant stop deploying it for some reason

[@andrewdoyle88]

I feel embarrassed I didn't know you made an updated video haha!!! I bought this knife yesterday

[@MongoWongo777]

I have at least 25 different Cold Steel blades. Extremely well made. I personaly like their ads. They show the knife in action and you can see what the blade can tolerate.

[@fetus2genius1]

nutnfancy i did not like youre reviews and your run and gun videos at first but as i got more into the stuff i became very fond of your videos and i have to say they are the best for information i out of every video i watch about tactical gear. i always looks for a nutnfancy review on an item before i buy something now haha

[@benasben]

I haven't read through all the comments, but personally I think the reason they didn't smooth out the portion of the handle under the clip is that they can't decide which side to smooth out. just a guess. bought a tanto plain edge, still waiting for it, awesome review, keep up man!

[@nutnfancy]

@Paradiddle93 Totally fair comment and good observations. You did a good job of separating it from the knives. I understand the sentiment of getting no credit for stuff, trust me.

[@EnduringEagle]

I have a rajah III that I use for my EDC. I beat up on it a lot and it serves me well. The recurve is hard sharpen on the Sharpmaker but it gets sharp "enough" Triad lock is outstanding. My biggest complaint with Cold Steel knives are that the folders only get a 1 year warranty. From an industry perspective that is sub-par compared to the competition.

[@Xzibit9]

recieved my CS R1 yesterday, here are my data from out of the box - blade razor sharp, 0 movement on deployed blade, no problems with the locking spring. The sucker allready cut my finger. Very happy with it.

[@MrGhod]

Great review. Haven't yet got a Cold Steel but am thinking about it after this. Amazing how that folder held up to batoning.

[@nutnfancy]

@Sharingan221 Man I love it when I get lucky! I heard from many good TNPrs after the AK-47 review that they wanted this soon. Soon I moved it to the top of the list. Thanks for taking the time to comment dude.

[@DjRjSolarStar]

I can attest to the sharpness of this knife. I have the Recon 1 XL version in AUS8 and it is sharp enough to shave hairs off your arm out of the box. It also feels very light in hand despite the 5.5" blade.

[@jrayau]

I don't own any clip blades and am now convinced to get myself the Recon 1. Thanks for the recommendation. Any insight on when the new ESEE Izula folder coming out? Are the ESEE guys nice enough to lend you a sample for a preview of what to expect? (hint, hint, wink, wink...) Inquiring TNP minds want to know!!!

[@nutnfancy]

@ILRRLM Sorry but that one is not on the list at this time. I still have issues with SureFire pricing as well: just too high and they've hosed the tactical market for years in this. $500 for a weapon light? Unbelievable. I do not wish to promote at this time.

[@evilassaultweaponeer]

Checkin' out some of my old favs, Nutn. We love ya man.

[@rocknthetube]

Great knife! My edc for almost a year now and I love it. No its not my only knife, I own spydercos, kabars and others of the like, but the recon 1 tanto is my favorite. Stays sharp, stays tight! Super grippy and no my pockets haven't turned to dust. The Teflon does scratch and is lost easily. After a day or two you wont notice any weight or bulge. I have to say I agree with everything said in the video.

[@danweld92]

i got the tanto a few monthes ago. i was trying to wait for your review before i got it but i couldnt wait lol. once i got it the pocket clip with the G10 was to dang rough so i did the JB weld mod, and its perfect now! Awesome knife! AWESOME REVIEW! keep it up bro!

[@MrDaleaaaa]

theres also a stop bar on the inside that keeps the blade from striking inside of the handle .

[@Cardinal7Syn]

Excellent review. I been interested in getting myself a new folder. I loved the review so i purchased one tonight. Keep up the good work.

[@sherman614]

I don't have ego issues, all I was trying to say was that if you don't like a heavy knife, that's fine, that's your opinion. A knife weighing more than you prefer is nothing you should condemn the knife for, or the company. I myself, and many other prefer a heavy knife, that's our opinion also, it has nothing to do with the quality of the knife though. I shouldn't have mad that comment, I should have kept my thoughts to myself, I know I was in the wrong.

[@Psagm]

Man I love the little "Witcha!" sound you use, great professional review as always but you don't take yourself too seriously :)

[@nutnfancy]

@shanehey No problem dude, totally understandable and it happens.

[@CPLBSS88]

i've carried my old recon 1 almost every day...all day for about 4 years now. Did not notice the weight untill i got the new one...wow what a diff.

[@Konban9vikar]

I wish they still had some blades made in the US. Maybe they could come out with some special edition models. Just to give us more options. As far as imported blades go they are top notch. @ Nutnfancy, Weren’t going do another review on the Rift 950? I would like to see that. :)

[@PaxAmericana2000]

Another great review....I bought a SOG Aegis Mini after listening to a NF table top. Now this one too.... Amazing resource for those who like to make informed purchases. Thanks

[@Bill11812]

I have the older version Recon1 with the tanto point and I love it. Good strong knife that has seen some work and comes back for more. I don't care for the serrations, but I got a deal on it so I can't complain. The weight doesn't bother me if I'm needing a strong carry knife. I have a hard time choosing between this and the AK-47. Love them both and carry them both. Strong lock up, strong blade, SHARP. Haven't found too much these guys won't cut, including (ahem) a thumb that hits the blade.

[@jffrocks]

Thanks so much for this update. I just ordered a Recon I because now I can see that they fixed the issues that kept me from buying one awhile back. I also note the major difference in buying something made for a USA company contracting to a manufacturer in Taiwan (Formosa) and using Japanese steel for the blades... as opposed to some piece of junk made in communist China.

[@SireBigz7]

I just got 1 at gun show in miami 2day in tanto combo edge for $60. Extremely sharp out the box. Great review fancy!!

[@ninja29mv]

wow i was hooked into this video, awsome and thorough review! its great to see someone put a product through similer test as advertized.

[@chemicallust77]

if C/S used B/Ms serration pattern on the recon it would be really nice i love the serration pattern B/M uses,it works very well for webbing,rope and wire stripping

[@enjoythewildUSA]

I know Len Thompson's brother and I've seen Thompson at his favorite shooting range with his .357 magnum a few times. In my opinion, Thompson and his Cold Steel Company are the real deal. He's serious about his business and his own training and proficiency with weapons.

[@matthias66]

Great review. I have to ask though, can you "shake out" the blade out of the handle with the new Recon 1? I know that with my Large Cold Steel Clip Point Voyager, I can shake it out or use gravity to open it up without having to use the thumbstud. I love the design of the Recon 1. I just wish they had a model that had a polished or Scotchbrite finish to it.

[@ATrogdon66]

I would love to have the "wave" addition on the recon 1 .. the only way ive found that works to wave a knife with a thumbstud is the remove the thumbstud and replace it with a zip tie but then it looks cheap

[@samurai165]

Yes! Old school nutnfancy knife review. Love em! That's a wicked blade, I'm sold

[@ald.5147]

I took the knife apart and tweeked the spring with plyers so it lightened up the spring strength and its a lot smoother and locks up fine.

[@countryranger83]

I still think the pin lock would have a better lock up over time. I have a SOG with the pin lock, and I have never had it fail. I also HAVE had lock back knives close on my while using them because the hand can accidentally push the unlocking mechanism.

[@2000xlt]

Long video, but its great! I really appreciate you taking your time going over all details and such. thanks!

[@BillyInnes]

Just got this knife in the mail last week. Now I'm watching nutnfancy reruns.

[@AirForceAce3571]

@House6409 Tantos are less prone to tip breakage in a stabbing or thrusting motion than a lot of clip blades, but clip blades have at advantage in a slashing/slicing motion due to the sweep or "belly" toward the tip. hope that helps!

[@cava002]

it is really cool how it looks the one with the tanto tip, also it may be a good model for someone who works wood because you get something similar to a chisel, lol it looks great as it is, maybe just a mirror polish and It will be freaking awesome!!!

[@443laxbox92]

@eas26 and bvgreen652, you don't understand. The pou of the recon is entirely dedicated toward heavy duty utility and tactical use. This is exactly what nutnfancy states himself in the video. The recon can be used for edc, however its like using a highly tuned ferrari in a construction derbie (Generation Kill). The knives you are speaking of are in completely different categories, thus not comparable. In terms of durabilty and tactical use, the recon trumps the other knives flat out.

[@mofoshrimp]

Great review, I love this knife! Don´t know of any better for the price. Nutnfancy, could you review the Cold Steel Recon Tanto, or explain why you haven´t?

[@thebudkellyfiles]

As usual, a super vid from nutnfancy. Thanks!

[@nutnfancy]

@IVSpod I really wanted to shave this one to a 10 minute review but there's some history involved and I think most fans find it interesting (chk these comments). I would had to ignore the previous version of the CS Recon 1, skim over the testing phase, and blow off the intro. Actually I, as a knife enthusiast myself, love the way this review turned out and I enjoyed watching. That's a good yardstick I use in order to go live. Informationally tight but entertaining is a tough standard.

[@sethmosh]

The local cutlery shop owner in my city took a handle off of one of their Kukris and it showed that instead of making them without the black coating they put on them (I'm not sure what it's called exactly) they simply ground it off. They'd been heat treated which from my understanding ruins the blade to an extent. The problem was that they were selling them like they were made that way instead of being honest and saying they ground down existing stock. Thats why I feel Cold Steel is sketchy.

[@SingleShell]

@nutnfancy I'm 18 years old and a huge knife enthusiast, and a fan of yours and have been for a while. Being only 18, I don't have that much money so I think you should do short knife reviews on good knives that are under 30 dollars. My most expensive knife is a 45 dollar S&W Military & Police, but I'm looking to upgrade since it's been my EDC for about 6 months and it's been wearing down. You think you might be able to do this? If you can, thanks, if not, not a problem.

[@uncleben03]

What's up! I recently lost my duty knife (Boker AK-74 auto tanto), and I was pissed. I was in the market for another auto knife but decent ones are SO expensive. This video made me purchase a new Recon 1 just now, you can't beat the price vs. quality!

[@ricardo16864611]

hey nutnfancy,i'm from Europe, i watch your knifes reviews all the time, great reviews! you focus all the important details that we need when we use a knife. i would like to know what you recomend for a tactical use primarelly, but if necessary could be used in a survival situation?

[@TiMMaH090]

Im glad to see you marked up the score from a 7.5 to an 8 (wish it was at least a 8.5 though). The old model recon 1 got a 7.5 score so it seems only logical that this knife, with all the improvements you mentioned, should get an improved score. Thanks for the review!

[@SavageShooter93]

I think you went with the right knife, although I will say the recon tanto with its true to form curvature probably would hack fairly well for its size/weight, but out of those two knives I would take the srk for a woods blade, it has a better weight forward feel, even though the recon tanto is an inch longer it only weighs .3 oz more and will be balanced and feel light in the hand, that being said if I was looking for a hacker, I would go with a larger heavier knife, Recon Scout, RTAK 2, ect

[@sherman614]

I'm not hating, I meant that even if you do effect the knife community, you shouldn't throw it around and say things like that, it makes you look arrogant. I'm not hating at all, I've been watching Nutn since he first started making videos, and I love his reviews for the mot part. I realize I shouldn't have made that comment, and should have kept it to myself. All I was trying to say is that I don't like how he takes an opinion he has, and presents it as a flaw of the knife, or the company.

[@mongomondomongo]

Yet another great knife video. The longer the better!

[@zachridgway7416]

Have you seen the Cold Steel Code 4 that's just came out?! It's like a gentleman's version of the awesome Recon

[@maxrocks19]

@CutleryNovice the tanto blade version originally comes with a black teflon finish, but after beating the crap out of the blade, nutnfancy has desided not to re coat the blade, him like many others think that the wear on the blade gives it character.

[@Kamikazekman]

... (cont.) or CS factory tightness... Did you have to loosen it or did you just oil it up? For a Taiwanese made folder, I'm very impressed with the build. It's solid! And so scary sharp out of box! Impressed. Keep pumpin' out the vid's mate! - K.

[@nutnfancy]

@whispers221 Great comment, totally agree.

[@nutnfancy]

@BDBakaJR That will look sick

[@pdjr1991]

I love my recon one but should have bought without serration. @ nutnfancy, any clue what t wrench is needed for the small screws? Mine did not come with wrenches. Good idea with the krylon and skateboard tape. Keep up the good work bro.

[@ArmedVegan]

"uh oh, another great knife review" - thought of ever guy on a budget =D What a cool looking knife with great value. Thanks so much for posting!

[@investigator76]

Great review! It's good to see a table top review after a while. Don't get me wrong, nutn', I love all the field vids ( summer actual is cool series) but it's always cool to see the type of knife review that got me interested in tnp in the first place! Either way, keep up the good work!

[@Soundninja18]

A Cold Steel knife is my next choice next payday. Got myself a United Cutlery Bowie a few weeks ago, now I'm looking at Cold Steel knives right now.