Cold Steel (made in Taiwan) Trailmaster w/ Wood Handle

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I picked this CS Trail Master (Taiwan made) up today.

I know they have been around for a good while but I've never seen one with a wood handle outside of a custom job. The wood looks to be cherry. Sort of plain looking but I like it.

I asked the guy I got it from and he said it was that way when he got it but that he got it used.

Did any of TMs come from the factory with a pinned wood handle? It kinda looks like the handle the Laredo has but the wood goes all the way to the guard.

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That did not come from Cold Steel with that handle. It is definately an aftermarket mod.
 
The Zieg said:
And, from what I can see, did a good job at it. I like it.
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It appealed to me too. I like the look/feel of oil finished wood over plastic/rubber any day though I'm sure the latter is more functional.

I only gave $35.00 for it so it's all good. :)
 
DShiflet said:
That's a ridiculously good price...like, so good that I'd seriously wonder if it was maybe a knockoff or fake.
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I got it at a yard sale so it's not like I got it at some show's chi-com knock off table. He had several other "name brand" knives priced about the same that I had no interest in. A couple Bucks and other such hunting knives.

Given the blade's markings I've no reason to suspect it's a fake. I suspect it's more like someone just wanted a nicer handle.

I also got a pretty darn nice M1889 Prussian officer's sword from the guy for $5.00 and I know it's legit. Easy a $400.00+ sword.

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