The SR1 Lite - Incredibly Strong

[@lesabotageur]

That's exactly why we love Cold Steel!

[@kevinberg4623]

Just saw a stress test that was the most brutal one ive ever seen its a very good blade

[@maratmz]

Toughness is cold steel DNA

[@johnvillafranca6188]

Cold Steel this is for your R&D dept: Please make us an SR1 with a 5" blade in the S35VN with Grivory or G-10 PLEASE!!!!!! WE TEXANS LOVE BIG KNIVES!

[@DesertRC]

I want to see a 6 inch Spartan. With G10 handles and better steel. Although the aus10a on the current Spartan has held up well.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@DesertRC it's called a rajah 2 lol

[@DesertRC]

@@Wildwestwrangler kopis vs kukri. not the same, but okay. I can see your point. The Rajah 2 still isn't a oversized Spartan. It's a kukri. Im talking about a rajah 2 sized spartan.

[@TST594]

@@DesertRC ive got a rajah 2 and a spartan and thinkin about a RajSpa hybrid that would be awesome!! Only one problem comes to mind and that is the spartans handle is designed to grip your hand from both sides really well but if you increase blade size handle size must increase and itll leave you with some empty spaces. But come to think of it they might have a rajah style handle in a way were multiple grip style are accomidated instead. Still an awesome idea.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@TST594 look at the original Chris Tanner Jess-x handle from when shade was working with him.

[@CedricAda]

Why thats like... *examines charts and diagrams* Three Thompson Testicles! I am impressed

[@conductorcammon]

PETE! Big fan!

[@jacobwhite953]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors ‘Merica!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mistersmith3986]

Correction: 3.5

[@MrZombiecorpse]

i'd like to see any liner or frame lock come close to this.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Not on there best day cold steel only

[@jordy703]

Cold steel is the only company where i am not afraid to buy knives with lower end steels. Cold Steel knives are always amazingly strong and sharp en affordable for everyone expensive and affordable i love that. 🤘 Because of Cold Steel folders i am not focused at fixed blades anymore.

[@richardvignola8000]

Joe X did a destruction test on this knife. I now own one. Keep going Cold Steel.

[@mrallen3725]

Joe is the reason I’m about to buy one myself

[@jwdory]

Cold Sell should sponsor Joe X.

[@bobbie4862]

Stepping up, why Cold Steel is the best again. Still waiting for the ALL black version...

[@danzigrulze5211]

I know what you mean, I just picked up a blacked out Code 4 just recently. Would love to get SR1 tanto all blacked.

[@deadpoollee9497]

OD handles black dlc tanto blade

[@budthecyborg4575]

This knife is stronger than my bench press. Should have that fixed by the end of the year though.

[@mistersmith3986]

Bwuaaaahaaa bwuaaaahaaa bwuaaaahaaa 😁😁😁👍⚔️

[@wgollyhorn]

Love this grivex texture. Reminds me of my Sig P365 grip texture

[@cassanoa]

Excellent- can’t ask for more from a soldier knife - an indestructible

[@vanemaster4345]

I wish that you guys would make this knife out of a tougher steel, like D2 instead of 8Cr13Mov and bump up the price by $20. I'm gonna get it nevertheless, but just a consideration.

[@devatwell334]

Do you realize how close 8cr13 is to d2 basically same stuff

[@jwdory]

Not D2. How about 3V OR SK-85 on hard used knives

[@WashJosh]

I’m pumped! I just got one for $20. I held a 4Max Scout and fell in love with the big chunky pocket knife😂

[@bill64gr]

I just ordered it.As regards 8cr is not a cheap meaning bad steel.I used it hard in a Spyderco.It doesn't chip or rust and sharpens easily.Not less than 20 degrees per side!! I'm hoping not to be dissapointed!

[@bill64gr]

Also look this kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2SyhHqiZq5rndE

[@Wildwestwrangler]

I only paid 49.99 so I'm happy

[@kylec166]

Your dam right cold steel rocks fan for life

[@adods9824]

You're . Damn

[@The4cp]

My only complaint is 83r13mov. I hate that stuff. D2 would be a better choice for that price. None the less I completely support Cold Steel.

[@LY-xk5lb]

Yep) I agree with you. I hope, Cold Steel will show this knife in D2 version

[@devatwell334]

They are basically same steel guys.....

[@jimmycricket7946]

8crr is very strong stuff. I would put my money on it against most mass produced D2. Plus with the thickness of this blade psh this thing ain't breaking.

[@SmithWesson90]

I trust my life to my Cold Steel-Demko triad locking knives!!!

[@doktordoktor9018]

Прибрел себе недавно такой же нож. Просто отличная вещь.

[@Jaezxc69]

This has the thickest blade, spine, and lockbar alongside 5 Max and Rajah 2 on Tri-Ad lock knives. Compared to those two mentioned, this is way cheaper, absolutely amazing.

[@patricegarnierlobo25111967]

cold steel signature !! hardness !

[@eddieking2976]

When things get hot reach for Cold Steel😎👍

[@mistersmith3986]

👍🤘⚔️

[@MB-jg4tr]

SR1 lite tanto $35 ‼️on Jungle-River Store right now 04/25/2022 Wicked strong combat/survival sharpened crowbar. Not a good slicer because it's so thick, but Cold Steel heat treatment is gold and this Chinese-ium steel is more than adequate. Don't hesitate. Recon 1 s35v spearpoint is a better all-around EDC IMO, but this is a beast.

[@UltraZlo]

Великолепно, как всегда! Лучшие ножи за свои деньги Cold Steel one love!

[@JohnSmith-qy3nv]

The SR can handle 195 lbs more than the SR1 LIght. Why? The differences are in the blade and handle materials. These factors do not affect the strength of the lock, do they? Thank you very much in advance for taking the time to answer my question.

[@timbrwolf2238]

I still love Cold Steel, BUT 8Cr13MoV steel is an absolute deal breaker for me. It doesn't matter if that lock is indestructable and weighs less than a feather. With that blade steel, it's a hard NO.

[@GuyInAHotdogSuit69]

So buy the S35VN one...

[@BernhardRottweiler]

Do you understand that a company brings out products in different price categories? As someone said, buy the version with S35VN steel and spend more. That really can't be that hard to understand. And, 8CR13MOV is not the crap, you may think it is - if treated correctly. Sharpening and then stropping a knife is a joy and relaxation for me, btw.

[@waynepalmer6743]

TimbrWolf 22 yes with that steel it's way overpriced

[@billystink4611]

Not a deal breaker for me, I keep my knives sharp so I don’t have to worry about it.

[@Skinnymoose]

It's not bad steel, the Spyderco Tenacious uses it and its a good knife. You could always buy the S35VN version.

[@aray9628]

Incredible!

[@skillmaster2255]

WOW!!! What a knife!!! Unbelievable!!!

[@mywar8010]

Cold steel Spartan is my edc and my favorite knife of all time

[@arizonapancake349]

Same here, but a super close second is the large voyager vaquero.

[@mywar8010]

@@arizonapancake349 yes that's a good one I also like the rajah 2

[@luckybassturd7260]

all good knives! I`ve been carrying the Freenzy for a little bit now, wish it had the 'wave' opening assist but it is a great edc don't know you are carrying it, wicked sharp & pokey!

[@donmallard2141]

@@luckybassturd7260 suggest you look up Snaggletooth accessories to replace the thumbstud.

[@luckybassturd7260]

@@donmallard2141 thanks🍻 that looks like it will do the trick!

[@stefanwolf88]

Good job. Can we see the air lite in my opinion you most anticipated folder this year - will the G10 construction and thinner blade hold up 175/200?

[@calvingrace2538]

You guys have the promotional videos down to a science.

[@tigerpisces5506]

There are ways to weaken the lock spring. But CS keeps it a secret. I had this issue with almost all my dozens of CS folders. Call CS they know how to fix this.

[@FlashBang33]

You can take it out and heat it up with a blow torch. If you don't just right it'll bring the temper down and make it bend easier

[@KungFuTweety1]

180 kilograms! Wow! But for CS par for the course...

[@csicselyadam]

I just received my SR1 Lite Tanto yesterday. It is my first real knife. I've always had crappy "gas station" knives. It seems sturdy and very sharp, but the lock is way-way too stiff for me. I mean I'm an office worker so I don't have rough hands but I'm certainly not weak either, and I have to press so hard on the tab it leaves marks and cuts on my finger. Sometimes I have to press it with the hard, bony finger joints because the soft fingertip just bends around the locking tab and cannot push it far enough to disengage it. It hurts. Same thing with the opening It is stiff enough to almost not be able to open it with my thumb, I certainly cannot flick it open. Also I keep my knife in my front left pocket with the spine of the knife facing forward, and anytime I reach in my pocket to get my keys out or something the spine cuts my hand like paper. Very annoying things. My question is, are these normal things, and ease up with time and normal everyday use (not planning to open cars with it) or did I get a defective one?

[@bulkhungry]

Leave the knife open at 90 degrees in a safe place for a few days , that'll alleviate the problem .🎅

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Open and close it many times while watching TV in the evenings every night for a week!!! It'll smooth out!!! Then hit the gym regularly, and not only will your hand get stronger, the iron will toughen them up.

[@TST594]

Another way to weaken that lock bar to make it easier to open is taking it apart and just slightly bending the little tension rod that sits against the lock might take a little tweaking to get it how you want but its a good trick because it works both ways if the lock gets to loose in the future, you can bend it the other way slightly.

[@AlanSpringer2074]

Wear thin gloves. Mines stiff and thin gloves help.

[@adammcguinness9950]

Mine is perfect as it can get. The spine and lock bar are very squared off and sharp. I just filed my edges down. I added a few drops of good oil, I can thumb flick it, thumb roll it, reverse flick it and gravity flick it. Mine is very smooth. The lock is easy to disengage too. It helps if your finger is lower on the lock, closer to the end of the handle.

[@skillmaster2255]

The only thing I would change about this knife at this price point is the Steel. I wish they would have given is aus10 instead of 8cr, but it's definitely not a deal breaker for me.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

I only paid 49.99 so I'm ok with 8cr13mov, but that being said I'd have gladly paid the 70 dollars for an aus10a version!!!

[@MB-jg4tr]

I just paid $35 for one on Jungle River store‼️ Cold Steel heat treatment of this 8crChinesium is excellent, and it's more than adequate with this thickness. You'd really have to do some stupid sheet to damage this blade, and it sharpens easily. I'd also prefer Aus10 or sandvik, but if you watch the various destruction tests on this knife you'll see it's not lacking.

[@adammcguinness9950]

I got my SR-1 lite the other week, it’s a fantastic knife. I’m already thinking about which Cold Steel to check out next. It’s between the 4Max Scout or the Black Talon 2.

[@ulary]

4 Max scout, much better

[@dennisadriano5775]

Love mine !!

[@oxman1800]

That’s insane. Per usual.

[@privateparker5698]

You guys are so annoy. Just when I thought I was all caught up buying your knives. 2020 comes along. Lol.

[@backyardblacksmith3090]

Just got me one today

[@Ve-suvius]

181 kg .. I'm impressed yes.

[@CKshouta]

Chinese steel but the knife is made in Taiwan? How does that work? Nothing against materials though, you have proven it works.

[@knifeman1122]

wow. that is amazing. I bet the benchmade bugout can't do that!!!!!

[@msharmall7298]

Are you kidding me? You'd have lost your fingers on the first test, ooof

[@msharmall7298]

But with that being said, the bugout is still stronger than it looks, or feels, frankly. I wouldn't say it's hard use, but there are videos of dudes baton'ing with it. It'll hold up to whatever I throw at it. I wouldn't hang from it, though.

[@rolandxor179]

I have a bugout and I love it for what it is but it is nowhere near as sharp or capable as my cold steel spartan.

[@mistersmith3986]

8CR? Come on Cold Steel. You could have at least used AUS 10A. Either way, I'm sure it will eat every other 8CR knifes lunch out there. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brothers⚔️✝️

[@msharmall7298]

I agree, however, the other aus10a knives they make sell for a bit higher. For 60$, it's a huge chunk of steel, idk if they honestly could have used a better steel. The Air Lite is 85$ and a similar design, yet in aus10a steel.

[@msharmall7298]

@Josh ??? Yeah I bought mine for 55$ like two years ago. I also would pay more for a higher end one, but they have that... In s30v, well above aus10a. I would not have paid an extra 30$ for aus10a. Maybe if it was cpm 154 or something else. Aus10a isn't that impressive. For 110$ you can get the g10 and s30v one. For the price it is, the sr1 lite is amazing exactly how it is.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@msharmall7298 I only paid 49.99 for my sr1 lite, but I'd have gladly given 20 more dollars for an aus10a version.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@msharmall7298 it's s35vn

[@BladeWalker77]

I'm planning to buy it when available in Europe, I have a question, I imagine the steel comes from China, now the country looks paralysed because of the virus. What about your facilities in Taiwan, are they working?. Everything ok with the production? Maybe it is better to have a plan B for the steel, aus10 for example. I can live with an increase of the price.

[@areee999]

Lol this gave me anxiety. I'm always preparing for a jumpscare when they do this weight test.

[@rain420war]

He'll yeah

[@allemander]

aires420 war Who’s “he”? Why will he “yeah”?

[@kylechapman9299]

Dam right love cold steel never buy nothing else put your life on these knifes

[@kylechapman9299]

You better believe it

[@ShimomuraTakezoWong]

My next EDC...

[@csknives]

You won't regret it.

[@ShimomuraTakezoWong]

@@csknives but I can't find it on Amazon....

[@centurycity]

Fabulous testing of this great knife. 400 lbs ( 181.43 kilos ) astounding , just wow. Does anyone know what the music is at 1-34 mark , thanks.

[@AlanTrades]

The andrew demco will exceed

[@MrBlessed70]

9CR18MOV steel would have been better!!

[@DBPCINC]

Does that come with the SR1Normandy?

[@albertptran]

I'm fine with 8cr. Can you add G10 and keep it at same price for me? hehe

[@SmithWesson90]

Not like its small..but how bout a SR1 XL with a 6.5 in blade and s35vn maybe ..no?

[@mistersmith3986]

I love my Recon 1 Spear Point S35vn and Desert Warrior Edition and my Ultimate Hunter too. Also, I have a list of other Cold Steel knives I will be purchasing. I only hope Cold Steel won't start doing so much 8CR like Kershaw.

[@mao4140]

what is the washer on this i have one in tanto on the way

[@adods9824]

What did it fail at? 🇦🇺

[@wgollyhorn]

Ha! The SR1 was taking it in stride

[@thehim2990]

Still waiting on that tri ad vs ant lock

[@Glenn056]

Not even a contest lol

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Well I got mine for 49.99 so even better

[@AdnanShaikh-kk5bh]

I love it

[@Prince___Charming]

Except of back lock, hope you guys can make another locking system can strong like this.

[@billystink4611]

I’m sure they will at some point, if anyone can it’s CS. Until then the back lock works just as good as any.

[@Wolverine-hj2cd]

The scorpion lock is supposed to be pretty dang strong

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@Wolverine-hj2cd yep it's close, but not quite as strong, as the triad lock!!!

[@albertptran]

Wow!

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

I just got one of these and have a bit of lock rock. Has anyone experienced this? If so does it sort it's self out with use?

[@steezydoge684]

Does the blade tend to move when deployed

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

@@steezydoge684 it's settled in now I am pretty happy with it. I think it's worth it

[@michaelmendillo4614]

Have my eye on this one,,,,, 😁🖒

[@billybobjoe198]

Wouldn't it be easier to flip the knife upside down and just put a bottle jack on a scale to do these tests? Or are these just done for the theatrical value on film of seeing all those weights hanging?

[@csknives]

hmmm it's possible we've just never thought of that. Good idea. Maybe next time.

[@methyldioxymethamps]

I thought they were testing to failure...

[@defaultzenabled4261]

Guess who is buying one i am

[@gren8463]

Make the lite Series with D2 or Sandvik Steel

[@mistersmith3986]

D2 yes, Sandvik (NO)

[@aurelianobuendia5360]

@@mistersmith3986 Whats wrong with Sandvik steels, lets say with entry lvl 12c27? Its tougher than any other ss in that price range. At the end folders are fun but real thing is fixed blade.

[@mistersmith3986]

@@aurelianobuendia5360 First off, I don't use folders cause their fun like a 5 year old. I use my folders for work out in the field like men do. Second, I stopped using fixed blades on my job because I got tired of using different sheaths. I've used Sandvik before and it has to be sharpened too much during a shift which is on my time and money. My folders usually don't have to be sharpened but every couple of days. Also, it's easy to carry, when I'm meeting with a client. ⚔️👍

[@Chineseknives]

@@mistersmith3986 Say that to mora knives. Sandvik is one of the best budget steel, 12c27, one of the most pure steel that exists.

[@mistersmith3986]

@@Chineseknives No, not really

[@shadowninja911x]

Shouldve made it AUS10A...

[@luismunoz4950]

Buenardisimo

[@crossmanbushcraft2567]

X2

[@Pang55555]

เยี่ยมมาก❤

[@diexelpro1]

Is this knife made in USA? American steel?

[@waynepalmer6743]

No its made in Taiwan

[@LiberalFILTHofAmerica]

Cold Steel Makes Nothing, nor are any of the manufactures they use to make their knives in the US. ia your world rocked right now!

[@billystink4611]

Nah you can’t get a comparable strength knife that’s made in America for this price.

[@hanzo52]

What broke?

[@vincekovago5968]

"Light"

[@mudpawsvoom6132]

Wow do want

[@ahmadazizi6907]

5.5 inch blade 4 max please!!!🙏🙏

[@Chineseknives]

Not 595 lbs like sr1 in other of your videos?.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

It can also be had for 1/3 the price!!! I paid 49.99 so I'm not gonna cry about them only hanging 400lbs!!! lol

[@ambulldog111]

What happened quotes still I love you guys I love your knives but you said you were going to keep going up until failure.. I didn't see any failure

[@trageopar]

Why not go with AUS 10A?

[@williampalmgren9432]

Epic

[@nzwq2676]

БэдВадиму маякните, он сломает )

[@seflchat5915]

С дуру можно и х сломать , люк этот нож откроет не сомневайся

[@martinsozola8526]

Hmmm seems like this will be one of my backpack survival knives. Just a question to make things clear. Can I baton the fuck out of it to split wood? (I am in Ireland so that means damp af wood)

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Yes you can. It's intended to be a folding equivalent of a fixed blade.

[@tubezv]

WHY 8Cr??? are you in trouble? I Love Tri-Ad lock, not Cold steel.

[@tubezv]

8Cr in 70$ is it normal bro? everything is comparative. I have Voyager, Pendleton hunter, Pro Lite, finn wolf so I love Cold steel also. I am talking with sadness.

[@billystink4611]

I’ve never had any trouble with 8cr. If you want the knife, it’s worth the price.

[@billystink4611]

G G Luzon is great for sure. Maybe it’s not tough enough, I’m not familiar with the sr1 image so I couldn’t say. Also I’ve never tested 8cr to failure, I just know it’s held up for me in the past with other knives. I guess it depends on what you need it for :)

[@tubezv]

@@billystink4611 go and inspect Schrade knives, I was almost child when they have used 9Cr and other like this, and we know what kind of level is Schrade knives in knife-world. what we see today, knife factories use chipper and easy way steels from china and all prices is more higher then 2-3 years ago. and pleas dont talk about different forging methods.

[@billystink4611]

z ga It’s true that every company seems to be charging more for 8cr nowadays, my point was that I’ve personally never had any issues with it, it takes a nice toothy edge after a few swipes on a ceramic rod. I personally like to sharpen knives so I don’t like to let any of my steels get dull so 8cr hasn’t been a problem, that what I meant friend :)

[@kenmastersmaster]

Why the heavy flexing

[@ТоварищЧе-я7й]

Круто💪💪💪💪👍

[@RoninRockstar]

Check out masete Eli from the movie the Book of Eli.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Failure what failure it's cold steel

[@THEZOMBIEBUNKER]

I think the Benchmade Adamas could hold 500 lbs

[@TwoTreesVisuals]

THEZOMBIEBUNKER isn’t that like 200 bucks?

[@Skinnymoose]

I doubt that it can, seriously.

[@THEZOMBIEBUNKER]

@@Skinnymoose Cold Steel won't go against it, check their vids

[@Skinnymoose]

@@THEZOMBIEBUNKER I know they haven't. I just don't think its as strong. Its an axis lock, the pin isn't that big. It's a quality knife I just don't think it's stronger than a triad lock. I'd love to see a head to head though.

[@Skinnymoose]

@@GG-td8mt Wow, not very confidence inspiring is it?

[@NetshadeX]

I stopped watching at 8Cr13Mov

[@seflchat5915]

Out of stock

[@csknives]

No worries, it's coming very soon. We'll update you as soon as we have them.

[@NOOBKIAtv]

The only thing I hate about cold steel knives is that you need two hands to close them :(

[@Despierto]

That is false. You can use several methods for 1 handed closing.

[@vilkknives3000]

@@Despierto +1

[@csknives]

Uh, Watch the video for one of our favorite one handed methods. 0:40

[@juchjuch42]

Try this: unlock it partitionally with one hand an use your thigh to push the blade back in position

[@AcidTripwire]

I can one handed open and close an XL Espada all day long without any fancy tricks. Depress the lock, let it fall halfway, close the rest. You can one hand any Cold Steel easily lol

[@waynepalmer6743]

Great more cold steel junk

[@foxmulder7616]

Get outta here snob

[@conductorcammon]

Junk?! Explain.

[@waynepalmer6743]

Bullpup92 425 thats chump change i spend three times that just getting to Disneyland or magical kingdom on my kids not grandkids. Then another five or seven grand in the week or so im there. No i like buck knives own few of those. But Kershaw is my edc. A link lol. I own probably two hundred knives. Swiss gerber buck kershaw zt down under knives that down under walk about bowie is almost the most expensive knife i own. My i got a few ZT that were just over three hundred. But cold steel i have owned several the SRK. I had the blade rolled on me shaving willow sticks on a camping trip with all the kids. A willow stick lol. I threw it in the river. And as my the inheritance. Lol my kids n grand kids. Will all have much more money than you and your whole family included. In just their savings account much less checking. Yes im very well off but i don't buy those super expensive knives. ZT is my most expensive. But they are very good.

[@waynepalmer6743]

Aaron cammon the SRK. I owned the blade edge rolled on me carving hot dog sticks for the kids on a camping trip. Lol on a willow branch. The trail hawk tomahawk from cold steel i owned the edge on the blade would chip n roll no every item i ever got from cold steel was in short junk what can i say.

[@waynepalmer6743]

fox mulder not a snob. Just because cold steel junk is all you might be able to afford

[@GuyInAHotdogSuit69]

YEEEEEEEES