Tactical Knife Showdown: Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto Folding Knife | Hard Use Test -- Will It Fail?

A high-end tactical folder has snapped under pressure... Will a Cold Steel Recon 1 succeed where a tactical knife $200 more expensive failed?
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[@TheCrewgadjy]

Cold Steel braking the laws of physics since 1980. :)

[@johnwilliamson2199]

damnit! now I have to go and buy a recon 1 now.

[@BudgetBugout]

+John Williamson Get one if you don't have one yet. I left links in the description box! :)

[@johantymer7406]

You will not break that thing i promise you. Within reason i tried and it just keep on working like it should.

[@Prometheus1111]

cold steel is underrated. they make some of the toughest and highly functional folders.

[@nicolomatias2223]

Not so much underrated. I see many people using the Recon 1 now.

[@Prometheus1111]

they are underrated as far as the knife community goes.

[@andrew-ripley1747]

+knives save lives You have to consider that much of the "knife community" are either collectors who barely use their knives (usually the ones who "have no use for a fixed blade", and thus spend ridiculous money on underperforming folding knives from the usual over-hyped brands), or people who put political correctness before practicality. Cold Steel is not the brand for people who invest in knives as an "art form".

[@Prometheus1111]

as a member of the knife community i am no stranger to the reputation. i like high dollar knives and cheap knives, i just like them in general but, cold steel deserve a good reputation. out of all the knives i have used and reviewed i would say they are the hardest working knives i've laid hands on. i have an american lawman in aus8a and it has spent a lot of time being twisted in the ground both grass and gravel and i have pried with it and have used it for chopping and have used it to baton kindling with and i've used it for 2-3 hours in all grips and still found it comfortable. it's a damn good knife and it's survived well and i still have it.

[@thechristiansamurai8459]

@@andrew-ripley1747 There are very few knife enthusiasts that understand that most knife guys dont understand that a knife needs and has to be strong!...Like you said most collectors are collecting for blade material or bearings in the pivot titanium frames and locks Lynn Thompson said it best there is a dumbing down of the knife community Cold Steel has caused knife companies like Spyderco and CRKT to up their game in folding knife locks and strength of their knives in general. When it all boils down to it and the time comes to depend on your civilian carry folding knife make mine COLD STEEL PERIOD POINT BLANK END OF DISCUSSION!!!!....Lynn Thompson and his Company Cold Steel are American LEGENDS!!

[@dustinwilliams6466]

COLD STEEL ALL THE WAY!!!

[@BudgetBugout]

+Dustin Williams Indeed!

[@theoriginalcttheoriginalct6938]

I've been through them all- couldn't imagine not having CS for edc.

[@preelenede]

Good job showing that guy and the company up! Lmbo

[@BudgetBugout]

+preelenede Honesty is the best policy I've always thought

[@CedricAda]

The CS american tanto point is insanely tough. Properly triangular, lots of material behind it, but still sharp and angular and agile. Best tantos going

[@emwu1988]

Yeah I love to sharp them tantos to a chisel razor edge.

[@843MustyBunghole]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors it seems as if u know a lot about knives so maybe you could answer this question: are tantos good for protection (stabbing)

[@RealAndyOriginal]

I finally bought one, should be in tomorrow.

[@TheWct3rd]

I have carried the recon 1 for 5 years now and I have the same one with a razor sharp edge!! I abuse it and it NEVER fails! I've just ordered the cts-xhp because, well, I love me!! Great job defying the laws of physics!!! Rock on Cold Steel all the way!!!

[@prestonluscher776]

Thanks ive been trying to figure out if the recon 5 is the way to go

[@HRM.H]

Great to hear , I'll be getting one as a daily carry.

[@Todd_S]

Another testament of how awesome Cold Steel Knives are. Great job on the honest testing +BudgetBugout! Nutnfancy turned me on to Cold Steel years ago.

[@BudgetBugout]

+Todd S He's been a big influence on my purchasing one as well

[@dragonclaw88]

Cold Steel for the win....love my cold steel knives

[@malvinacarabas5768]

I had that knife . Cold steel Recon 1 Tanto is a hell of the knife . So good - hospital security stole it from me . Very nice channel . Thanks!

[@alb639]

I just purchased my first "real" knife. It's the Recon 1. What a beauty for such a workhorse. I haven't done a "can I break it?" test and I won't. I've seen enough KZbin videos to know that the Recon 1 is up to just about everything.

[@savvy9387]

Cold Steel Recon 1 and the Glock 19 for Navy Seals

[@notanundercovercop8851]

Seals use Sig Sauer's.

[@roddenby]

@@notanundercovercop8851 No they don't they moved to glock a few years ago.

[@notanundercovercop8851]

@@roddenby did not know that. TIL

[@roddenby]

@@notanundercovercop8851 Most of these guys carried glock ccw off base anyway, so it made sense.

[@charlespangilinan6351]

Navy SEALs carry Emersons. Jk

[@dadezgambino177]

I've own the Recon 1 XL going on 5 years now. It's extremely beat and scratched up, but has never let me down and the tip is still intact. I have never sharpened the blade and it still cuts a paper very smoothly like day one... I would recommend it as an everyday beat up blade ✊✊

[@mrcraig5872]

Awesome!!! I love my recon 1 tanto so much so that I bought a spear point mini. Awesome video man. You were totally right.

[@JustinofRomeAD]

You are the Man! Thank you so much for your honesty and reliability is your reviews. I trust my buying options to your advice and you are a great reviewer

[@andysnober1895]

Fantastic video! Great job! Keep up the great work.

[@novicagojkovic4706]

Proper edge geometry as well as proper heat treatment is crucial for the blade's performance. Vast majority of knives break and can't hold much stress because serial production leaves so much space for errors during heat treatment. That is why i would always buy a hand made knife from the private knifemaker or bladesmith.

[@DaveBegotka]

I have had a 4in folding Cold Steel Tanto for nearly 30 years now as a work knife and it has been incredible, holds a good edge and is tough as nails!

[@bmchaney2100]

And people will still talk crap about CS! I tore appart several shipping crates with mine a couple weeks ago, and batoned the pieces down for firewood. The thing is a beast! No blade play or anything. Nice follow up vid.

[@BudgetBugout]

+Ben Chaney Yeah, it's hard to beat Cold Steel products...

[@timeuptown2810]

I went to a junkyard this summer to retrieve a power-train from a vehicle. I used the Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto Folding Knife to tear open the dashboard. I stabbed, slashed and pried through allot of hard plastic. The knife is still in great condition, after resharpening it.

[@jlogan2228]

ill never understand why people scoff at cold steel knives, they are some of the toughest knives on the market at a fraction of the price. I have a spyderco shaman that i love but i admit i try to baby it bc its so expensive that if i broke it id be bummed out bc im NOT buying another one. My recon 1 ive had for 4 years and have put that thing through the ringer, all its ever needed was a touch up on the wet stone. If i lost or broke it today id just hop on amazon and buy another no problem.

[@jamesgriffithmusic]

this video is so freaking awesome I still watch this to cheer myself up because it's so funny and great

[@TheIrcbully]

First edge sucks LONG LIVE THE RECON 1

[@williamjason6035]

Lmao long jive jagdkommando

[@williamjason6035]

*live

[@eddieking2976]

Here here.

[@stephenrudawski3155]

william jason n

[@JTown-tv1ix]

This was the second time I watched this video, I saw the other one where you broke the tip, this was a great follow-up video. Only problem is now I really want a Recon 1 Tanto.

[@tamatoa8261]

I love reading reviews and comments from people saying the Recon 1 is a cheaply made knife. One guy on Amazon says its a cheaply made knife and to spend more money on a more expensive knife. He says it's all hype. I guess I just watched some hype and not a knife standing up to abuse. I wonder what knives he is talking about that can take more abuse than the Recon 1? I watched all the videos. They all looked real to me and not hype. I guess he was mad because he broke his $300 knife opening a box. There's another guy saying this knife is useless as a utility knife especially the tanto. What do these people use their knives for? Cutting apples? Opening envelopes? Yeah in that case I would say there are better knives suited for that purpose. Cold Steel Recon 1. You either love it or hate it. Thumbs up or down. Who loves it. Who hates it.

[@NorseAlpine]

Nice follow up, that's how I like it! Keep it up man!

[@TacticalBruce]

Hey buddy, that was a sweet hard-core test, I love Cold Steel, keep up the good work, respect from Melbourne (Australia), take care.

[@BudgetBugout]

+Tactical Bruce Thanks man!

[@tamatoa8261]

Cold Steel knives get a bad rap for whatever reason, but I have many and are my favorite knives. They are no frills, tough knives at a good price point. One of the main reasons I like the Cold Steel folders is the Tri-Ad lock. I feel safe the lock won't give. I EDC my Recon 1's for work and going out. The black coated one for work and the satin stainless for going out. My knives are like American Express. Never leave home without it. 🤙🏾

[@erictalkington5674]

Good to know. I've been wanting one of the Recon 1 knives.

[@mikesanchezgsxr]

Been thinking of buying one of these. tour video just convinced me. I want the 5.5" though.

[@knifecollector031thenether9]

This vid only makes the previous one more valuable. Nice job! Tx man.

[@BudgetBugout]

+KnifeCollector031 The Netherlands (Messenhobby) I appreciate it!

[@SteveJohnsonPHANTOM1984]

Cold steel make some awesome knives. I've carried the Recon 1 for years and have put it through a lot of Hell. Other than the coating messing up the blade is not damaged at all.

[@mj1653]

did first edge replace your knife without a hassle? do you think the knife is still worth the money? thanks

[@MrMurch28]

Awesome follow up video..

[@josephr6447]

Awesome follow up video!

[@azpwnz]

It's funny, I was watching cold steel failure videos as a notification for this video popped up, lol

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

thank you for that very honest review. I only use cold steel knives, they are exceptional knives for the money. goes to show that expensive is not always better.thanks for sharing. BTW my EDC knife is the recon 1 with the combo edge. awesome knife.

[@Erik-sq8nz]

Just picked one up today! its great!

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

when you get the new first edge please show close up comparison of the undamaged tips.

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

I have a couple cold steel knives. They are sort of plain and not much style to them. But as you demonstrated they work well and are tough.

[@BudgetBugout]

+The PNW Rider I like the look of the Recon 1 but yes they are intended to be a tool and that's what they are great at.

[@mistersmith3986]

Don't pry with a tactic knife, Pry with a COLD STEEL⚔️

[@briancomparan2589]

hey budget bugout what's ur opinion on the SOG Trident Elite for an everyday carry?

[@oXStarKillerXo]

what is the best tactical carrying knife? with a stubby blade ( more rectangular ) than others?

[@ranik8890]

great video - many thanks

[@Gezunthite]

Imma gonna buy one for myself ASAP! And try breaking physics! Nice review bro!

[@phillipmargrave]

Cold Steel makes some really good knives. Lynn knew what he was doing when he designed the Americanized tanto.

[@Wastelander13]

I punched a hole into a pallet with my American Lawman AUS8, it was a new dry pallet and the tip of the knlfe didnt break or bend! Also the locking mechanism stayed rock solid, no play at all!

[@openmindworldwide]

Great Video! Love to see the laws of physics put to the test.

[@getchrisified]

"Tactical knives" namely knives used by highly trained professionals like the SEALS should absolutely be put to the test and able to withstand harsh beatings and conditions that the knife may not even be made for necessarily. Hopefully you just saved some people a lot of money bugout, absolutely love these kinds of videos and I hope you continue to make more. Stay safe over there in Korea and thank you for your service sir.

[@eddieking2976]

Have the American Lawman. Awesome knife. Now the Recon 1 tanto is in my sites.

[@Wanucho]

Watching this video again because it's so satisfying to watch the Recon 1 breaking the "laws of Physics".

[@oldhairpin]

Elmax is very challenging to heat treat and perhaps First Edge have a little bit more learning to do. Thanks, Ben

[@piratze5945]

which is better the recon 1 tanto or recon 1 speer point

[@Mexicanmike87]

I just wondered how many times you went over the idea of the challenge accepted knife flick haha

[@joeymartinez1804]

loving my Serrated xl tanto voyager. flicks open and sharp as hell and still hides well in my jeans

[@elrabbitstacticalreviewsl3737]

awesome review. I have the cold steel recon 1 tanto point. .... we also break the laws of physics all the time. Cheers! !!

[@polargaming9133]

BudgetBugout i got a Phenom Fixed blade what are your thoughts and keep up the great content

[@thunderbirds3954]

You should do the same test with an Emerson tanto knife if possible against the recon 1.

[@bryanmoreno9086]

I love my recon one it's tough as nails

[@RAYTHEONGAMING]

That stabbing of the pallet terrifies me... I was doing this same shit when I was 16 with a friend... Yes it was a shitty folder and the lock failed folding the blade over my fingers cutting 3 of them to the bone. Worst and most painful injury I've ever had I got tons of stitches and ligaments or whatever had to be fixed because if it luckily I had an doc that was second to none and I lost no function luckily and that was 20 years ago. I've heard great things from Cold Steel just be careful man locks will eventually fail and then you will understand my situation. I want of of these to EDC but I also am worried that it's just a bit much for a tactical knife. I already carry a 3.5" spring assist for daily tasks but I want something slightly more intimidating if I should ever need it. Plus big knives make nice conversation pieces

[@dbpm876]

I guess I like the prestige of my Emerson knives but the Recon 1 will do anything they will do . You need to beat up a Recon 1 to really appreciate it. Great video!

[@PirateCaptainCole]

Yeah "first edge" is a gimmick and a joke

[@clapforboobies5892]

Who even has heard of first edge?

[@JohnnyKronaz]

+Clap Forboobies This is literally the first I'm hearing of it.

[@another5961]

The also can't show you how the make them because "special forces" uses them lmao

[@nicholasfernandez7720]

I actually heard of first edge years ago because of one of their fixed blade knives I thought it was cool but now I know it is a joke

[@shaunblevins8912]

I had the Same problem, I contacted FirstEdge and within a week I had a Replacement No questions asked, no problems with Customer Service. FirstEdge Does Stand behind their products.

[@johantymer7406]

My recon 1 is probably 10 years old at least. I have worn out the black coating on several areas and everybody that sees it always make comment about me needing to buy a new one so i can throw it away. HELL NO !!!! Im not throwing away a perfectly working knife sure it looks like i picked it out of a trash can but it still function like the way it did when i purchased it. I do have 3 brand new ones stashed somewhere in my garage. 1 with serration and 1 without and one that is the XL model. Its like a mini samurai since i prefer tanto blades. I can fillet a whale or a croc with that xl...lol

[@escapetherace1943]

I don't know what steel it is in the video but it's fricken s35v now which is insane for the price

[@frankwoods135]

budgetbugout I love this video you remind of the guy from jurassic park when he is dropping drops of water on the girls knuckle XD

[@agraham1201]

What steel is this?

[@hardwaterfishing]

you're such a geek, i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dougpazreyes]

you saved me from spending $ 175.00. Thank you

[@notzelda1236]

can you do a review on those gloves?

[@DeathAngel-wd1ht]

I use a coldsteel spartan as a edc and tip tested it on a oak hard wood block with a hammer and I am a fairly strong guy and it when I was wiggling the blade side to side split the 2 inch thick bloke of oak also I broke a cinder block with the spine while I was spine whacking it therefore I love cold steel and still carry that same spartan

[@twalk6164]

Nearly as fast as a switchblade and a solid work knife. Mine has taken all kinds of punishment over the years and is gorgeously unharmed. Total trust in this blade, grip and lock. Thank you Cold Steel for an excellent product at a reasonable price. I stripped the black paint off the blade to see the grain of the steel and greatly prefer it. Have used the tip to chip ice off snowmobile parts in cold winter temps at high altitude with no problem whatsoever.

[@TheRealBigAP]

Nice video I subscribed👍

[@OiLoki]

Can you review some ZT fixed blades?

[@sebastianniqvist3144]

I have an AK-47 and I love it because it looks like a “Predator”… I think the AK-47 might be superior to the Recon family because of the aluminium piece it has at the back that can be used as a blunt instrument and the handle together with the aluminium piece just protects and covers your hand better that the Recon knives. It’s almost like the Cold Steel “Spartan”. I would love to see an AK-47 Cold Steel with a Tanto blade, anyone???? Great video by the way.

[@DamionJR4923]

I am always weary of brands that say "used by Navy Seals or by spec ops" I thought those elite solders were able to pick and choose almost whatever gear they want. I have an old recon 1 clip point with the axis lock still going strong.

[@niteowl6779]

OMG! Now I have to go out and get a "Physics Lawbreaking" knife!!!:P

[@50StichesSteel]

Great job..A "tactical" knife should be able to take those stressors. You'll experience similar forces when hitting bone and other hard surfaces similar to it...Elmaxx is tricky to get the heat treat right but I've had other Elmaxx blades were the tip has snapped off. Its a great steel for edc but very hard to do right in a tactical folder..I cant say for certain its the companies fault at the same time its really great to know these things before someone stakes their life on it

[@Tarliamm]

You Broke the Laws of Physics Awesome great Video

[@BudgetBugout]

+M.S.S. ENDURALIST All in a day's work!

[@Double_O_]

Test the paramilitary 2 next !!

[@swiggamortis5521]

Wait wait wait.....are you also able to break the space - time continuum?????

[@darkscorpion6534]

Cold Steel imo makes some of the all time best knives. Nothing in the price range of Cold Steel knives (and often times even far more expensive) comes close to the durability, reliability, performance and Bad-assery of their Blades. I'm pretty much only interested in collecting Cold Steel... Spyderco and Benchmade are nice, but they are mostly way too expensive, and most of their locks cant hold a candle to the Almighty Tri-Ad lock...

[@Ten13alpha]

thx much, that's gotta be my next knife.

[@jonathaneldridge4901]

just ordered one

[@mikehawton805]

Lol great video, great value always wins 👍

[@michaeldaury5485]

Coldsteel makes really good functionable weapons.

[@arthurakopian9682]

I didn't see the comment, but I think it was the survival on purpose guy. He was talking about it on one of his videos. He seems like an honest guy.

[@BudgetBugout]

+Arthur Akopian It wasn't him

[@RealBushMonkey]

if you get a replacement can we see some views of the tip geometry? The broken knife seemed to penetrate better and may have a less beefier tip.Also, the varying levels of rot in that pallet make for an inconsistent medium. Im by no means justifying the breakage, just want to understand the reasoning a bit better. The recon also has a softer and thus less brittle blade steel. This also go to prove what my dad always told me- '' Your pocket knife is the most expensive and least effective pry bar or screwdriver you will ever own". Cheers

[@redriver6541]

The Voyager XL knives..... Are some of the absolute best knives I've ever owned. Cold Steel gets such a bad rep due to some of their over the top pieces they make..... But I have had better luck out of their products than any other ones ever..... If I could only choose just one blade to go through the apocalypse.... it'd be one that Mr Thompson made. I say all this as a Spyderco Fan Boy too.....

[@Meloncholymadness]

It's so annoying that knives are so much more expensive in the UK! It's 79 dollars there and 130 pound here, and the pound is stronger than the dollar! Is it worth 130 though?

[@HRM.H]

It's the same here in the EU , about double of what he quoted. I still bought one because it was hard to find a backlock knife that was better for the money.

[@wyattlacey1]

Lolz, first edge looks like a nice design, but back to the drawing board on the steel! The company should be thanking you, through their gritting, wide smiling, teeth. Lay the love and extra swag on this man, First Edge!

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Well done..

[@sargentgamer5774]

I need to look into this knife I normally use Gerber utility tools and Uzi tactical knives

[@Barracuda487]

The Cold steel recon 1 was issued to Navy Seals in the early 2000's. Its pretty much the best hard use folding knife you can get bar none.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

You remind me of Gary Shandling for some reason. I actually knew him.

[@honestdave]

I may not be cold steels biggest fan but I admit they make some tough fucking knives.

[@ravendon]

I don't see how you can break this knife before breaking your hands without putting it in a vise and hammering it from the sides. Or embedding it into a tree trunk, then stomping on it with all your weight, over and over again. Or taking a chisel and hammering at it's pivot.

[@j_kov4729]

Yeah like isn't cold steel recon 1 mini the same thing as first edge 1250 folder... Except A LOT cheaper and looks like more durable?

[@esoteric5277]

3:28 Freak on 1🥶🗡🛒

[@jamesyarbrough9254]

Take into consideration the difference in the grinds used between the two

[@hardwaterfishing]

when you say sorry for the wind noises, do you mean grunting noises? :)

[@STACKS733]

Good work, first edge is just another knife company swearing they outfit special ops. You showed them up good man!

[@spicychinchin6597]

Dude, I can't believe it breaks the laws of physics?!