Cold Steel Broken Skull - thickness comparisons

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Hi All, i figured i would do some comparisons of the Broken Skull vs other popular folders to give you some perspective on how thin the knife is.

*Disclaimer 1: This is purely comparison only, it was never meant to show which knife is better, so please refrain from throwing punches because other brands are involved. I personally prefer a thicker knife, just saying~

**Disclaimer 2: Please ignore the blade thickness, because some knife are taller than the other when closed, taking pic from this angle can show that the blade is thicker than it actually is.

First, the already very thin 2015 American Lawman as a baseline:
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Next, the well known Paramilitary 2:
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I'll be updating with more comparisons.
 
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hkyew said:
Hi All, i figured i would do some comparisons of the Broken Skull vs other popular folders to give you some perspective on how thin the knife is.

*Disclaimer 1: This is purely comparison only, it was never meant to show which knife is better, so please refrain from throwing punches because other brands are involved. I personally prefer a thicker knife, just saying~

**Disclaimer 2: Please ignore the blade thickness, because some knife are taller than the other when closed, taking pic from this angle can show that the blade is thicker than it actually is.

First, the already very thin 2015 American Lawman as a baseline:
12912700_558724494305304_2038463634_n.jpg


Next, the well known Paramilitary 2:
12940159_213705735673392_1493515459_n.jpg


I'll be updating with more comparisons.
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Could it be possible that it has become way too thin for its own good? The answer remains....

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Glenn056 said:
Could it be possible that it has become way too thin for its own good? The answer remains....

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I thought about that when i first got the Code 4 and the new version of the Lawman. In fact, their thinner handles repelled me. However, things changed when i started carrying them often and the thinness has since grown on me. I'd still prefer the older thicker model, but as a practical EDC knife for me who live in the city, these knife are much more convenience. When i go out and not wearing jeans, i tend to gravitate toward these very thin knives and i probably spend 90% of the time carrying vs using them.
For Broken Skull, i think the thinness fits them naturally as the knife is very narrow and will tend to rotate if the handle is thicker. I think it's meant to be the thinnest, lightest full size knife that you can EDC. After all, the best knife is the one you have with you when you need it.
 
Dont know about a killer but certainly a fierce competitor and another solid option choice.
 
Do you, by chance, have a Lone Star Hunter that you could compare? My Broken Skull hasn't arrived yet, and I am curious to see how it matches up since it was based on the LSH. Thanks.
 
How about the Code 4? The Broken Skull is certainly lighter, but is it thinner? I know it's significantly less knife overall.
 
Glenn056 said:
Broken Skull: Endura Killer

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I disagree with this statement for three minor but valid reasons:

1) Cold Steel still won't put decent jimping on most of their folders. The only CS folder I've handled that offers the user decent jimping is the discontinued Black Rock Hunter. This irritates me because it shows they know how to do it, but they just won't. Jimping offers the user a small but significant improvement in the ability to control the cutting edge.

2) CTS-XHP sounds like pretty awesome stuff, but Spyderco still offers sprint runs of the Endura and their similar folders in boutique steels that outperform most of what we usually see on the market these days.

3) Cold Steel's pocket clips still suck.

I still want a Broken Skull and will probably pick one up sometime later this year.
 
Alls I know is I picked up a Broken Skull for 49 shipped, as if it were AUS. My Endura 4 Wave was 61 in the standard steel -- didnt stop me from buying 2 tho. Emerson Wave for under 200, no shit brah.
 
Wicked Sharp said:
Do you, by chance, have a Lone Star Hunter that you could compare? My Broken Skull hasn't arrived yet, and I am curious to see how it matches up since it was based on the LSH. Thanks.
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It's the same thickness as the lone star hunter, minus the plastic scales on the outside. Lone star hunter has horrible balance because most of the weight is on the steel handle. Borken Skull is less than 1/2 the weight of the hunter which makes it perfectly balanced near the place you put your index finger. This is important as the grip comfort depends on the balanced point even though people seem to overlook this.
Also, even at same thickness the g-10 feel mich more comfortable and secure.
 
Kwon Kwang said:
How about the Code 4? The Broken Skull is certainly lighter, but is it thinner? I know it's significantly less knife overall.
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Broken skull is as thin as the code 4, which is also slightly thinner than the lawman. It's the best length to weight and length thinness ratio of any production knife i own.
 
Kwon Kwang said:
I disagree with this statement for three minor but valid reasons:

1) Cold Steel still won't put decent jimping on most of their folders. The only CS folder I've handled that offers the user decent jimping is the discontinued Black Rock Hunter. This irritates me because it shows they know how to do it, but they just won't. Jimping offers the user a small but significant improvement in the ability to control the cutting edge.

2) CTS-XHP sounds like pretty awesome stuff, but Spyderco still offers sprint runs of the Endura and their similar folders in boutique steels that outperform most of what we usually see on the market these days.

3) Cold Steel's pocket clips still suck.

I still want a Broken Skull and will probably pick one up sometime later this year.
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I wouldn't call it a killer of anything, but it definitely beats the STANDARD Endura in many aspects, such as steel, lock, handle scale, weight, length to weight ratio and in my case, the price as i got them for $46 each.
 
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Compared to my Pacific Salt. I really wanted to get a TriAd with the equivalent width of my Salt, and finally did it! It feels fantastic in the hand, really.

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Ergos are spot on
 
hkyew said:
It's the same thickness as the lone star hunter, minus the plastic scales on the outside. Lone star hunter has horrible balance because most of the weight is on the steel handle. Borken Skull is less than 1/2 the weight of the hunter which makes it perfectly balanced near the place you put your index finger. This is important as the grip comfort depends on the balanced point even though people seem to overlook this.
Also, even at same thickness the g-10 feel mich more comfortable and secure.
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Thanks for clarifying. Tracking says my Skull should be here tomorrow. Can't wait!!!
 
This knife is very well made. The blade steel is excellent, but my example could have come sharper from the factory; however, it was no trouble to get the edge shaving sharp. The G-10 scales are first rate and are liner-less, contributing to a very light-weight package. The jimping on the back of the handle is useless; most Cold Steel clips on their folders suck..and the Broken Skull is no exception. The Demko Triad lock is brilliant, but stiff out of box yet exceptionally secure. The four inch clip point blade is too long for me as an everyday carry....but handy for cutting sandwiches in half and slicing up summer melons when away from kitchen knives. If Cold Steel added some jimping to the back of blade and improved the pocket clip and added a lanyard hole this knife would be top of it's class. Spyderco continually refines their offerings through Constant Quality Improvement. Cold Steel take note; the Broken Skull is a few improvements away from being awesome. Until then, it's my humble opinion that the Endura is a slicker more refined pocket knife. Nonethess, the Broken Skull is nice release from a solid company, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this knife to someone looking for a handsome, versatile, well made, and reliable pocket knife
 
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hkyew said:
I wouldn't call it a killer of anything, but it definitely beats the STANDARD Endura in many aspects, such as steel, lock, handle scale, weight, length to weight ratio and in my case, the price as i got them for $46 each.
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Ate up.
 
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