Cold Steel Chaos has arrived

Argentineqn army issued for their parachuters the same dewign, so here it's pretty well known and respected. We call it, of course, parachuter's knife, cuchillo de paracaidista. It's like the chilenean corvo.
 
aguijonmagico said:
Argentineqn army issued for their parachuters the same dewign, so here it's pretty well known and respected. We call it, of course, parachuter's knife, cuchillo de paracaidista. It's like the chilenean corvo.
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That is most interesting...


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Congrats to the OP for finding a knife he's excited about. Don't hate on him just because of his choice in knives. Not really my cup of tea, but that's the great thing about the knife industry- There's something for everyone. Some people don't like the Sebenza, some people don't like this knife. I definitely wouldn't refuse it as a gift. It would be a great conversation starter.
 
Yes, this is an awesome blade! I got the Tanto version which I like a little better since it would probably better serve as a tool if needed being only single edge and with a stronger tip. I do plan on getting the dagger version as well for fun.

Reading the comments, it seems a lot of peeps just can't have fun with a cool blade. I got practical blades for usage and other just for fun ;)

While I wouldn't carry this around, this knife might not be as "illegal" as people think. The knuckle guard appears to be specifically design to look less weapon-like. The website shows no restrictions in California unlike the shurikens which they have to sell from their Arizona office.

The Cold Steel website does not even mention using it as knuckles and it refer to it as a guard for protection and retention. Legally an item is what it is defined as by the company making it. This is how "paperweights" shaped like knuckles are legal in CA...usage as a deadly weapon would probably get you in trouble however.
 
Not as nice as original Trench knife, but it is currently the best you can get (for reasonable money).
 
Dtester said:
The Cold Steel website does not even mention using it as knuckles and it refer to it as a guard for protection and retention. Legally an item is what it is defined as by the company making it. This is how "paperweights" shaped like knuckles are legal in CA...usage as a deadly weapon would probably get you in trouble however.
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Legality is not determined by the company selling it...otherwise a firearm maker could say their submachine gun was a "rapid noisemaker" and sell it to whomever they pleased. Calling an item a paperweight is a semi-legal way to get around shipping restrictions, but if you punch someone with it, or even just get caught carrying it in your pocket(or owning it, should for some reason the police search your house and your state bars ownership as well as carrying), you can scream paperweight till you're blue in the face, and it will still be classified as knuckles. There's quite a few instances of people getting fined or even jail time for having brass knuckle "paperweights" or "belt buckles" on their person, even though they were never used.
 
This knife looks pretty sweet and well designed. I'd buy one if it was legal here. Good job on a quality purchase OP. ,
 
DShiflet said:
Legality is not determined by the company selling it...otherwise a firearm maker could say their submachine gun was a "rapid noisemaker" and sell it to whomever they pleased. Calling an item a paperweight is a semi-legal way to get around shipping restrictions, but if you punch someone with it, or even just get caught carrying it in your pocket(or owning it, should for some reason the police search your house and your state bars ownership as well as carrying), you can scream paperweight till you're blue in the face, and it will still be classified as knuckles. There's quite a few instances of people getting fined or even jail time for having brass knuckle "paperweights" or "belt buckles" on their person, even though they were never used.
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Well yes, agreed, legality is not determined by the company. I said the company legally defines their product. Of course there is still a boundary that can be crossed....which is where the legality comes into play.

I agree with the rest of what you said, which just more clearly spells out things I implied. Actually carrying a "work around" is not a good idea, let alone using one. If your worried about police searching your place...maybe a good idea to not have these things :)

Anyway, yes, might actually be legal to buy...but be smart about it and aware of the risks.
 
midnight flyer said:
Now the herd/pile on mentality is strong. Not too much independent thinking going on, and once the collective has made a decision, others fall in right away on a subject. It can be on any aspect of a knife, and they will make sure you know their opinion even if you didn't ask for it.
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I read bladeforums a lot, even though I don't post much. Another new trend I have noticed around here is the mentality that, unless you are inclined to spend thousands of dollars on knives, then you are simply not a knife enthusiast, and should not be taken seriously. Recently I read a post from a long-standing member seriously stating that people with small collections could not be considered true knife hobbyists, because they were not "committed" enough. I kid you not!

comeandtakeit said:
I'm no steel expert but from what I've read and researched sk-5 is a good steel choice for this kind of knife.
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I used to have a CS Recon Scout made from SK-5 and let me tell you, I beat that knife and never had any problems whatsoever. Durability and performance were good, your knife should be fine.
 
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I like it but i wont buy it untill i see pics of the tang. Im afraid this will be a repeat of the natchez bowie.
 
SENGVIN said:
I'll take this(pic) any day over that
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No, this, and the Chaos, they don't look mall ninja fugly at all. Great for beating, he he he, ZOMBIES, though. (That just sounds stupid. Zombies, SHTF, HAH!) Of course, neither is 'toxic' green enough to kill one.....
 
I put the Chaos in the same category as blow guns, spears, throwing stars, nunchaku,zombie hatchets (yeah, I made that up) and Klingon replica weapons. They aren't my thing, but its fun to see other people enjoying their stuff. Qupla'!
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Not even close. The expense is too much for most buyers. Other companies allow a greater variety at reasonable prices.

Why would anyone mock the Chaos as a mall ninja knife but see the Busse as somehow better at a higher price to fill the same fantasy niche?
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Because the Busse is better, at a higher price to fill the same fantasy niche!

I have a lot of CS products. But have had dissatisfaction with their CS, and non existent warranty!

I have used Busse for years, and sold them at a profit! Some I used for years, and modified, and then sold them for what I had into them.



I bought a CS Trailmaster in San Mai. It did not command a profit when I sold it used.

I don't buy INFI exclusively. I like all kinds of knives, and steel. Production and custom.

I buy, and use, and enjoy low priced knives like Opinel.



powernoodle said:
I put the Chaos in the same category as blow guns, spears, throwing stars, nunchaku,zombie hatchets (yeah, I made that up) and Klingon replica weapons. They aren't my thing, but its fun to see other people enjoying their stuff. Qupla'!
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As some one who has spent some time with other blow guns growing up, and has a few of the Big Bore blowguns I can say there is no comparison!

I have killed small game with the little .40 caliber blowguns more than once.

The big ones from CS are light years ahead! Besides, they are just plain fun to play with. My boys and I always have fun with them.

On a side note, they shoot nerf darts well, which makes for a lot of fun!
 
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder, because to me the busse is every bit as ugly. nicely finished and well made.... i'll give y'all that though.
 
WWI Trench Knives were never supposed to be "pretties". 30 years ago Cold Steel and Gerber were the highest tech production knives around and there were damn few custom makers. Both companies still make good knives.

The CS Chaos looks like a knife that would be a home defense knife for some one who isn't a knife fighting guru. It would still be a useable knife if you hacked off the knucks and dulled the top edge.
 
During knife training in martial arts we did a lot of work with normal and reverse grip. Knives with knuckle guards look amazing and I am sure would perform well. I just don't think this knife is versatile enough for me, that being said, kudos to Cold Steel for another impressive knife. Congrats on your purchase.
 
ALLHSS said:
Wow. This is the kind of thread that is making be not want to come onto bladeforums anymore. I'm so sick of ridiculous fan boys and bashing of anything that's not cool/trendy. Yeah, collecting is cool. I love pics of huge collections. And yeah, ridiculous expensive knives can be cool for lots of reasons. But it gets to a point of pure obsession.

This guy, OP, got a new knife. He likes the knife, its something he was looking for. Its something he connects with. What's wrong with that? Isn't that what we're here for?

Yeah, cold steel isn't a premium cool knowledgeable knife guy brand. But they make knives that work. Does a knife enthusiast have to be put down because his knife is worth a tenth of what you paid for yours? Would the extra 500 ish dollars be worth the increase in quality to a soldier who this knife was designed for (I am not sure, I'm not a soldier)?

To the OP: congratulations man! Its not my style of knife, but I get how you feel and am glad you're liking it.

Finally, I'm not putting any knife, brand, maker, community, or forum user. Like what you like and let others like what they like.
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Agreed :thumbup:

This thread is a prime example of why you need to post a "troll disclaimer" :D
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1085457-Daggers-amp-Spear-Points

The amount of trolling done on bladeforums is, at times, excessive to say the least.. I came here to learn about a broad range of knives (originally coming from the BM dealer forum).. But there are some big egos here.. It's simple, don't post if you don't have something of value to say.. The OP likes the blade, no-one cares if you don't.. If we all liked the same knives, (an example I see with Chris Reeve's blades here on BF - the knife world would be one boring place).
 
P_Meticulous said:
Agreed :thumbup:

This thread is a prime example of why you need to post a "troll disclaimer" :D
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1085457-Daggers-amp-Spear-Points

The amount of trolling done on bladeforums is, at times, excessive to say the least.. I came here to learn about a broad range of knives (originally coming from the BM dealer forum).. But there are some big egos here.. It's simple, don't post if you don't have something of value to say.. The OP likes the blade, no-one cares if you don't.. If we all liked the same knives, (an example I see with Chris Reeve's blades here on BF - the knife world would be one boring place).
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Yep, diversity is the spice of life, as they say.
 
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