Unboxing Video: Cold Steel 3v Laredo Bowie with Comparison

[@Gordon-hx8cp]

I own both the 3v Natchez and Laredo bowies they deserve to be in a leather sheath i think these knives represent the end of the lynn thompson era of coldsteel i watched a video and he said they had been working on these knives for 3 years so well before the takeover unfortunately going forward we are now seeing the era of cheap blister pack knives great video good to see the different versions of the Laredo together

[@NickAkins-iv2jx]

It's a shame they didn't opt for leather for the 3v models. The secure-ex I got is terrible and dangerous with almost no retention whatsoever. The one on my tai pan was miles better on that end, but I want leather for that too

[@nickashton3049]

​@@NickAkins-iv2jx I believe you can remould the sheath to the knife, using a blow dryer to heat it up so that it becomes pliable. There's no doubt some videos on here, on how to do it.

[@timb8970]

I recently bought the Cold Steel Trailmaster in 3V. It is an absolute beast. It’s my new favorite knife.

[@martyadamson9917]

Amen brother. I also recently bought a trailmaster. And I love it

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Been giving this knife some thought. It's a classic Cold Steel blade that I'm finding increasingly difficult to pass up! "When" I do get one, a new sheath's coming with it... Great video btw!

[@Iamthedudeman00]

I love how you shout out unboxing video, it was as though you are from the 1800s and you are a travelling sales man introducing the toothbrush to some villagers for the first time. Thanks for another quality video.😊

[@martyadamson9917]

The CPM 3V steel is up to the perils of the glass reinforced nylon sheath which is shippen with the blade. This "super steel" holds up much better than the previous versions to the abrasiveness of the sheath. Also... To improve the retention of the sheath... Start be checking for separation of the two halves near the throat or opening of the sheath. You should not be able to detect any daylight there. If you can see daylight... First remove the blade then apply just a drop of super glue and press the two halves together while drying being sure to wipe away any excess glue. Repeat on the other side. This will increase the retention. This worked wonders on my CS Trailmaster.Good luck and enjoy your Bowie.

[@johnmutton799]

Drill the eyelets out replace with Chicago screws line sheath with felt. Perfect! Make leather one, with silent clasp! The Japanese moved their knife making factory to Taiwan! Same company!

[@bradk4114]

I love the Laredo, and the 3V version is especially tempting. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait for the usage videos.

[@douglasreed9237]

Beautiful Bowie, Congrats 👍 I bet those 2 ladies that walked by were kind of freaking out a bit. 😄

[@mike3020]

Really enjoy you boys videos , keepem coming !!

[@Vule34]

I love my CS laredo bowie. Probably my favorite non camp knife.

[@SkullySkullmeister]

Love my 3V Trailmaster!

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

I have the Natchez in 3V and I love it! The Laredo in 3V is next on my list.

[@johnanon658]

Bro, does the new 3v version have the notches in the nut in the pommel so you could tighten it w a spanner, like on the san mai natchez? Did your san mai laredo? Or are the nuts ground completely smooth?

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Nice, that's a really nice Bowie!!!

[@dude564]

Who makes those absolutely beautiful leather sheaths?

[@richardhenry1969]

I hope the prices go down personally I don’t mind the 4034 I just want the price to reflect the material. I don’t need 3v I’m not a fan . Everything I’ve used in 3v didn’t do anything that cheaper steels couldn’t do. In fact the 3v chipped the first time but after sharpening it was better just the edge didn’t last any longer then my other knives. What’s your take ?

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

Both the Natchez and Laredo Bowie lack full tang, is that correct?

[@asintonic]

HI awesome video. would you consider selling that sheath only?

[@tx.tactical3165]

BOWIES are next on my list...

[@Ash__7]

Nice plunge line on the 3v version 3:50

[@TheHappy2cu]

Who made the sheath ?

[@Fardawg]

You can carefully sand down the nubs on the sheath to get the retention where you like it. That's a long-known mod.

[@martyadamson9917]

If it already does not retain as well as you would like why the hell would you sand them down this will only make it worse meathead

[@knifinger]

Mathew, can you tell me where you got those leather sheaths for the Laredo? They are gorgeous, and I've been looking for one. The quote I got from a local guy was going to end up being more that I paid for the bowie.

[@mathewrculbertson]

It is the old school sheaths from CS before they went to securex.

[@knifinger]

@@mathewrculbertson Sucks for me! Thanks for the info.

[@martyadamson9917]

Man just make your own. It really is not that difficult and I can assure you you will take pride in your craftsmanship. This can be done in a day in fact it takes longer to source the materials than for the construction process. Just a thought...

[@CorneliusCreations]

I may have to break down and get me one!

[@martyadamson9917]

You will not be disappointed. And no I do not work for Cold Steel 😂

[@1s1k97]

😂

[@markpettie681]

Thats an absolute sweet bowie right there!! But why no quality leather sheath!! That bowie doesent belong in a plastic sheath!!

[@scodoguy5581]

But how Durable can these be with the "tangless" design and the cable in the handle? I'm pretty sure thats what these have by design

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

More durable than you think! The cable tang is due to the fact that these Bowie's are designed almost exclusively as fighting knives. The cable soaks up the energy that is transmitted to the handle as a shockwave if someone were actually dueling with this knife and parrying another's blade.

[@YoushouldloveyourselfNOW1738]

That should be how it works but remember that it uses epoxy and resin to hold it all together in the handle, which stops the tang from doing what it's supposed to, lol​ @ericsierra-franco7802

[@janetburrows137]

Can I ask being from the UK. What would you use a knife like that for????🤷‍♀️💖🇬🇧

[@Gordon-hx8cp]

Hi am from the UK mine are purely for collecting for the most part. The Laredo is mainly a fighting style knife

[@janetburrows137]

@@Gordon-hx8cp -/. Thanks Gordon! I just couldn’t understand why anyone would need a knife that big?? I’ve seen other outdoor programs skinning and Gutting animals. Not one of them had a massive knife like that?!?! Thanks for replying too my Question. Thanks Again Love ❤️🙏🤷‍♀️

[@NickAkins-iv2jx]

@@janetburrows137 the laredo could certainly do a good job butchering an animal, but idk if I would use it for gutting. That tip is devious

[@melindamalloyculbertson]

It is more of a fighting Bowie!

[@martyadamson9917]

It is for when the Ninjas attack

[@Pokipoki1234]

I miss my old Faux wood version

[@thefaithful5991]

These new handles get tarnished very easily underneath the black micarta is a white colour

[@LDmagnum]

Not a fan of the weird cable tang, but the knife is beautiful

[@TaqiyyaorMudarat]

What's weird about it? Have you even read up on it? It does serve multiple aspects and so purpose! Man, how you sounding weird with this comment instead! 😅

[@LDmagnum]

@@TaqiyyaorMudarat almost every person that owns the knife would prefer its to be full tang and many have stayed away from it because its not.

[@TaqiyyaorMudarat]

@@LDmagnum so why they bought it? There are hundreds of full tang bowies out there! I definitely know why i own cabletang bowies!!!

[@jeremynedrow7003]

I want that Bowie so bad, but can't swing the price.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Get the 4043 version. You can find it for less than $200.

[@sharamkh]

220$ at midwayusa now

[@Iamthedudeman00]

Also since you are playing this very western music, can you please do some videos where you where a cowboy hat and use the Bowie knives like a bad ass? Like chopping water melons or something. Thanks !

[@Greenmachine305]

Would buy one if not for the cable tang.

[@SlesarPOtakelaju]

Друг, где можно купить такой нож?

[@2267victor]

I just got the Natchez and Laredo in 4034 $211 for the Natchez and $190 for the Laredo.

[@chadthunderd1ck734]

How do you like the Laredo?

[@2267victor]

@@chadthunderd1ck734 Seems to be built well sharpness was okay

[@panamared3681]

I have to insist on a full profile tang on a knife like that.

[@Man_Cave]

The Laredo Bowies do not have a full tang. There is a steel cable attached to the end of the butt cap. The handles always work loose and split with hard use. This is the reason I only buy the TrailMaster.

[@mathewrculbertson]

I have not seen a g10 or micarta handle Laredo fail yet. Have you? Where can I see and example of failure?

[@Man_Cave]

I've seen many examples of failure if the person actually uses it in the field for heavy use. It's a collectible. Nothing more. The cable allows the handle to wobble and work it's way loose which causes the handle to crack.@@mathewrculbertson

[@mathewrculbertson]

@@Man_Cave give me a website or video example. I haven’t found one yet. I would love to see it.

[@Man_Cave]

Then you didn't look hard. You want me to do your research for you?@@mathewrculbertson

[@Man_Cave]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2jYn6GVoaxqh6s@@mathewrculbertson

[@ryanhamley4161]

That og Laredo is 900$ new on ebay right now

[@ilickilick7325]

O 1 rule...stainless is for kitchen

[@martyadamson9917]

CPM 3V is WAY AHEAD of O1. Better edge retention. More resistance to scratching and dulling due to the sheath. And greater resistance to staining or rusting. The downside would be a bit more difficult to sharpen and possibly more likely to chip. But I love my trailmaster in CPM3V!!!

[@martyadamson9917]

Btw I owned a trailmaster (which was stolen😥) in O 1 and loved it but I prefer the cpm3v

[@ilickilick7325]

@@martyadamson9917 Sorry..I know how u feel like

[@NickAkins-iv2jx]

Has anybody actually seen a 3v laredo with the brass guard? Are they real? Every retailer seems to just have the nickel silver ones, even if the picture advertised shows a brass guard

[@mathewrculbertson]

I have two. They are the older models

[@gianpalacio5635]

Dang that lady at 2:09 the First Lady is very attractive.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

No Walmart Blister pack??? 🤣

[@mathewrculbertson]

I would take this at Walmart all day 😂

[@marcelhoffmann6843]

@@mathewrculbertson you mean carrying concealed @ wmart :)

[@kevinAuman1]

Secure-ex dulls blades on contact! If you don't believe me then take your very edge and just lightly drag it across the side of your sheath and then shine a flashlight at your edge apex it will be flattened due to the glass fiber in the plastic! I refuse to shove any of my cold steel knives into the original sheaths because you have to strop and how them every single time if you wish to keep a shaving sharp edge

[@motorcyclemark2889]

I'm an un identical twin I'm ten minutes younger than my brother he's blond headed I'm dark he's about 2 inches taller he's skinny I'm not lol

[@terrywillis1446]

Can't understand why anyone would make such a quality knife and not have it be a "FULL TANG"!!!

[@bartomiejkempkiewicz4395]

I don't like the directon Cold Steel has been going since it got sold. I think everything just gets cheapier, more comercial and progrsively soulless. And this comparison is a perfect example. You could argue the new verion and an oldschool Leredo are the same as far as blade shape and handle go, but g10 and this secure-x bullsh*t have nothing to the beautiful shiny wood and a thick leather sheath. You colud really feel Lynn's passion and love for knives in the old CS products, sadly now it seems like it's all about numbers and making money. Let's hope that Cold Steel don't end up like Gerber did - that would really be a shame

[@49giants3]

Love cold steel, but the securex sheaths suck. Awesome knife bro

[@mariedoyle8834]

Mat, I noticed your still presenting as a male.