CODE 4 Questions

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I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a Code 4 and wanted a little input. I'm retired so I'll be using it for light EDC such as cutting string, plastic packages and mail duty. What do you think would be the better blade shape? This knife just calls to me, is it over kill for what I want to use it for?
 
I am a fan of the Code 4. My spear point has a strong tip and I find it fits my needs perfectly. The Bowie profile is attractive though. The hollow ground blade makes this knife an amazing slicer. It's a thin folder so it rides in the pocket well and its smooth scales are easy on jeans. The only thing about this knife that I don't like is the picket clip. Like on all Cold Steel knives, I have to slightly bend it so it clasps in my pocket easier.

For your needs the pointier Bowie might be the ticket. You'll also like the xhp steel. I'll eventually pick another one up in the future. I think it's one of the best deals out there.
 
DJC72 thanks for the reply. You bring up a very good point about the clip blade being better suited to my needs. The spear is sexy looking though. I think I'm going to go with the clip. I'm waiting for my BM store to get the xhp steel in.
 
I almost bought the clip point version too, but the spear point won me over. Aside from being a sexy looking folder, I appreciate the strong tip. I kind of wish the handles were G-10 as the aluminium handles can be slick at times, but I love the knife. Perfect for EDC and aside from a couple of light scuffs on the handle, the finish has held up nicely.

 
Dave, you are right - it is overkill for string, plastic packages and mail, but there is nothing wrong with that as long as you know what you are getting into. The Code 4 has much going for it, especially (in my view) the thin profile in the pocket and the smooth scales that slide in the pocket easily without shredding it. The smooth scales are also a downside in terms of traction, but that's not a prob when opening the mail. You may want to put a piece of grip tap (like skateboard tap) where your thumb resides when extracting the knife, because its a little slick. I prefer the less spendy AUS-8A flavor, but I'm a cheapskate. Good luck.
 
The C4 should be a nice knife. However, you could do with the Mini Recon 1 in CTS-XHP steel. With this knife you get G10 and it is a nice all around sized knife. I have the clip point, as this design is better for things I might do.
 
For those tasks...none of the blade shapes are gonna be obvious that they wont work well. You likely wont even notice. ......so i say buy what you want.
 
Yes, I agree. Both of them are up to most any cutting tasks.

I have the previous AUS-8A versions and they are some of the sharpest knives I have ever had.

I will get the newer CTS-XHP versions eventually.
 
DocT said:
The C4 should be a nice knife. However, you could do with the Mini Recon 1 in CTS-XHP steel. With this knife you get G10 and it is a nice all around sized knife. I have the clip point, as this design is better for things I might do.
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I briefly owned a C4 CP but swapped it out for a MR1 SP in CTS-XHP. I much prefer the MR1 Spear. YMMV. For some reason the longer knife with heavier blade and thinner handle didn't feel all that great in my hand. IMHO the slightly thicker handled (10mm vs 9mm) with the shorter blade (3" vs 4") balances better. Oh and the lock was much easier to manipulate on the MR1.

If Cold Steel comes out with a mini Code4 (3" version), I'd probably give it at try. I went so far as to order some special rubber grip tape, that I intended to experiment with applying in a custom pattern on the Code4 handle scales. I figured that the tape might be just the thing to add just a little more thickness and additional grip. I'd still like to try it out, but once I had the C4 in my hand, I knew it was just to big for my business casual EDC needs. So I wait for CS's marketing decision makers to leap into action.
 
Make a Mini Code 4, COLD STEEL, make one...

"Or I'll give you a war you won't believe.":
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