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Cold Steel Leatherneck Bowie
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Maybe GSM can buy BudK and make all sorts of stupid "martial arts weapons." 
These are the worst shuriken I've ever seen coming from companies that do not specialize in flea market junk.
I hate the term "mall ninja" and usually see it unfairly applied to various knives and companies, but in this case if anyone uses the term I can't disagree with them.
These are the worst shuriken I've ever seen coming from companies that do not specialize in flea market junk.
I hate the term "mall ninja" and usually see it unfairly applied to various knives and companies, but in this case if anyone uses the term I can't disagree with them.
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Just under $100.00 is reasonable and I'll probably get one.
I just ordered a 3V Master Tanto so it will probably be a little while before I get another knife.
I just ordered a 3V Master Tanto so it will probably be a little while before I get another knife.
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I know this thread is a bash fest loving to hate on Cold Steel, but I picked up the Lynn Thomson signature model and quite like it. And before anyone asks, yes the guard and pommel have a little wobble to them, if you grab them and twist, you can feel it. If it doesn't get worse it won't bother me.
The longer it takes for the black version to come out the more tempted I am to try and drop a couple of bills on a custom bowie here.
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Looks great. I see it’s at about $150
Is the guard and pommel being wobbly something to expect for the regular Leatherneck as well? Maybe I missed something, I was just unaware that might be a normal thing to expect. Doesn’t sound like a big deal and I guess it’s from the way it is assembled….is it a cable tang or full?
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Wobbly guard out of the box? GSM bashing or not,that's ridiculous!
The choice of steel in a blade this size was already enough to be
off-putting to me personally but the wobble would have ruled it out completely. At this point it seems to be a matter of just how bad things will get with this brand.
It's not hyperbole to suggest that the quality may quickly go to the budk level.
Unbelievable!
The choice of steel in a blade this size was already enough to be
off-putting to me personally but the wobble would have ruled it out completely. At this point it seems to be a matter of just how bad things will get with this brand.
It's not hyperbole to suggest that the quality may quickly go to the budk level.
Unbelievable!
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I own three different (blade style / steel) regular production leathernecks - pre GSM. Absolutely no wobble in any part.
If there is wobble in any part - send it back. I would assume the problem would only get worse, especially with use. And for $150+ = unacceptable.
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I have a pre GSM Leatherneck Tanto, and it's solid as a rock. I bought another one as a birthday gift for a friend (former USMC), and his is the same. I'm still looking forward to the new black Leatherneck Bowie, but I think I'll see how the general quality is before buying one.
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Crap. So then if I pull the trigger on it, I should be prepared to have to return it. That’s unfortunate, but the place where it is 150 does have a good return policy. Thanks for the info
Just received my signature Lynn Thompson version and I'm impressed! Everything tight and secure...mine is number 0767. Gave it a couple strops and it is good to go!
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My friend has a Leatherneck Tanto (Pre GSM). After a few months of being handled, I noticed there is very slight wobble or tick with the guard and handle.
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probably low end knife steel (which is cheaper than aluminum)
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I did not know nor expect any such thing, but my box was signed by the man himself. Maybe there were a limited number of those?
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Brand new Leatherneck Bowie, rattling guard straight out of the box at around 10:00. No question it's an issue with these knives.
I have been abusing mine thoroughly. It will chop through the face of several 1x6’s and only need a few drags on my ceramic rod to get it back to shaving sharp. It’s definitely on the soft side for D2.
I decided to make mine a user after seeing the cheap looking green grip. I really hate the color, but I love the blade. Finish and grinds are excellent. My guard is rock solid too.
The only hardware issue for me is the pin. It was machined a little small, and it walked out by about 1/8” while I was chopping through a plastic 55 gallon drum.
I pulled it the rest of the way out with pliers to get a look at the tang.
I’m thinking about getting a thick piece of G10 and making a decent handle for it. Then pin it through the extra hole in the tang for more security.
Nice photo, thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad the blade is tempered well. Excellent post!