Cold Steel Counter Point I quick review

res1cue said:
No it definitely is. Most companies will but stock photos up when they announce the product before it actually comes in. They usually keep the stock photos up even after they come in, and these stock photos are computer rendered...
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Yep.

Kershaw does that sort of thing. The Tremor is good example:

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The thumb studs were prototype only, never actually built or released with them. But photo is still everywhere, including Kershaw's own site.

- OS
 
i kind of agree w/Mike on this one. The knife in question here APPEARS to be SD oriented...blah blah..TEST THE FACTORY EDGE 4 SPECIFIC USEAGE IN MIND has always been my mantra then adust edges to your specs knowing that makers build knives w/edge useage geometery in mind...steel specs etc...its your knife sharpen it how u want....
 
i kind of agree w/Mike on this one. The knife in question here APPEARS to be SD oriented...blah blah..TEST THE FACTORY EDGE 4 SPECIFIC USEAGE IN MIND has always been my mantra then adust edges to your specs knowing that makers build knives w/edge useage geometery in mind...steel specs etc...its your knife sharpen it how u want....
 
Gentlemen,

Sorry for posting to an old thread, but I didnt think my questions warranted a new one. Any long term updates on this model? Did the people with quality control problems get their issues resolved? OP, does the zip tie wave work well on this design, or did you go back to the thumb studs? I am thinking about pulling the trigger on one, thanks.

jstrange
 
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I thought this was a thoughtful overview of the knife. I've never really been a fan of Cold Steel, but I want to try the triad lock and I have some nostalgia for the Fairbairn-Applegate style knives. I liked that style when I first got into knives.
 
I picked one up today. My initial impressions are quite favorable. The ergonomics aren't bad. The factory edge seems decent, not Spyderco sharp but serviceable. Fit and finish is excellent. The lock has no play at all. I am used to lockbacks having some play that you could at least feel. The counterpoint has none. I was afraid that I wouldn't like the grivory. I am familiar with it from my Beckers. The texture is not bad on the Counterpoint. I am quite pleased with the knife.

edited to add that this knife opens very smoothly. I have a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter that almost takes two hands to open. Not so with the counterpoint. I am going to carry it for awhile and see how it performs.
 
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I agree, the knife is very smooth and I was quite impressed for a ~ $40 knife. It came razor sharp, locks up solid, and the fit and finish is pretty good. The grind is a tad off right at the tip, but I am glad I read the review and bought one.

jstrange
 
My CP 1 also has the uneven grind to right, but that is a minor complaint. Worse is the lock, lockup is very tight, too tight in fact. Realeasing the lock is sticky. The spring is hard and I have to push the lever guite far.

I will keep the blade half-open for a night as I have been instructed to do on this forum. Is there anything else I could do? Maybe polish the lock faces?

As has been said here the ergonomics are exellent and the blade is sharp, if not shaving sharp but I will strop the blade to my preference.
 
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Lock requires deep travel to release is by design. It should wear in with use or play. ;)
I have CS XL Voyager & after a while it is now very smooth, although the depth of lock engagement doesn't change.
 
Big Mike said:
Personally I find of the edge of a knife often reflects the intent of the maker,




I just seen this. Every Ontario machete I have bought has come with out an edge. Would there intent for me to have no edge, and keep it that way becuse thats how the manufacterer wants it to br. Or is it there intent for the owner to set up the edge or edges the way the owner sees fit? They have been suppling the same machete in to our armed service's for a VERY long time.
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Hey guys, I am really new to the forum and somewhat ignorant when it comes to folders and... well knives in general. You said in the review that you had an Al Mar sere 2000 as well. I am looking to get either that or the counter point. In your opinion, which one is better.
Thank you for the review, I ,for one, enjoyed it.
 
Student762 said:
Hey guys, I am really new to the forum and somewhat ignorant when it comes to folders and... well knives in general. You said in the review that you had an Al Mar sere 2000 as well. I am looking to get either that or the counter point. In your opinion, which one is better.
Thank you for the review, I ,for one, enjoyed it.
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It depends, better at what? The counterpoint is better at not costing like 200 bucks, but in most other things the al mar is better

They really arent in the same class of knives
 
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