Cold Steel Full Metal Atlas

[hughd]

Appreciate the info. The Cold Steel website has it at 5.5"...

 

[jbmonkey]

Appreciate the info. The Cold Steel website has it at 5.5"...

yeah we talked about that somewhere in this forum and it not being correct. would make a silly long handle for the blade size.....and it isnt.

 

[Kiteman72]

This is a weird Cold Steel. Like a titanium Bugout with a better blade and lock.

But the lock is also weird. I'll get used to it, I bet, but man, while I like the knife, I kinda wanted to like it better. The clip is a little, "clicky" when you set the knife down, but the knife itself doesn't rattle on it's own, if that makes sense.

I will give it some pocket time. I think I want a beefier version. But this is slick and sleek and locks up tight and all the good things so maybe I don't even know what I want anymore, lol.

 

[jlauffer]

This is a weird Cold Steel. Like a titanium Bugout with a better blade and lock.

But the lock is also weird. I'll get used to it, I bet, but man, while I like the knife, I kinda wanted to like it better. The clip is a little, "clicky" when you set the knife down, but the knife itself doesn't rattle on it's own, if that makes sense.

I will give it some pocket time. I think I want a beefier version. But this is slick and sleek and locks up tight and all the good things so maybe I don't even know what I want anymore, lol.

Definitely a departure from the typical CS. Clip on mine rests on the scale, so doesn't click. That should be a pretty easy fix tho.

 

[jlauffer]

Earlier in this thread I mentioned that I wished the lock release had more traction. Today I used a triangle needle file to sharpen up the ridges, and it made a big difference.

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After:

 

[tony281sc2]

Just ordered one of these, I can’t wait to try the atlas lock…. This is the best looking cold steel knife I’ve ever seen, and I love me some S35VN and titanium!
Can’t believe I haven’t heard of this knife until now.

 

[Steely_Gunz]

My wonderful wife is getting me a Mayhem for my birthday. Completely impractical, but I do love me a chonker of a folder. It will be my first run in with the Atlas lock. If i dig it, this is gonna be my next purchase. While I do like monster knives, these seem more practical

 

[Aaronhome27]

Reviving post to share discount I found while looking to buy an fm1. Discount is CS30 at the cold steel site for 30% off. Tyd price ends up being $174.50 to your door.