Cold Steel question

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wade

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I just got the "more proof" DVD. Are these knives any better than other knives. Just because I have not seen DVD's of other knives being tested like that does not make me believe that theirs are the strongest. But it does raise the question of what other companies make knives that can be abused like that without breaking them, or locks giving way, and keeping an edge as long as they say? I know that this shouldnt all be swallowed whole but I was wondering if they are anystronger than other knives? Particularly the folders.
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Wade
 
Oh believe it. These knives go through car metal. They're so much better than other knives. :rolleyes:

Short, serious answer: no. Take your pick among the major production players and you'll find knives that are as good or better.
 
In short, no. Cold steel doesn't make knives, they simply market knives. Most of their folders are imported from Taiwan, and are pretty good for cheap knives.

They are not quality knives like Benchmades or Spyderco.
 
They're fun to watch, that's about it. I learned how to make beef tips while watching them.
 
I bought a Cold Steel Voyager shortly after watching the DVD, not because of it, but because I got a great deal on one. The DVD is very entertaining. I think the Voyager is a great knife for the money. There are certainly much better knives though. I would like to get a CS Arc Angel balisong to add to my collection though.
 
Bayoublaster said:
I would like to get a CS Arc Angel balisong to add to my collection though.
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The suggested retail price on those (by CS) is silly but if you buy from New Graham it'll be worth the money.
I think the AA is one of the few CS products that are of equivalent quality to BM.
And CS also makes swords and things, which I hear range from acceptable to very good in quality.
 
I've got a Trailmaster & OSS & think they are perfect for the duties they were made for. (If I could afford the San Mai version it would be even nicer.)
I love many many brands of knives, they all have their own specialties..variety is the "spice" of life.
 
I think Cold Steel makes some great stuff. No I wouldn't pay full price, but if you shop arround you can get many production knives at 1/2 price including almost all the CS stuff.

I own maybe 1/2 a dozen cold steel knives and swords and use them vigorously.

Yes I would prefer some thing made in america, and I find the Kershaw knives very good, and I believe they are made in the USA.
 
Cold Steel would like you to think they have the best knives, but Cutco might have a thing or two to say about that. :)
 
I have two CS Pro-lite folders with tanto serrated blades as carry knives. I've been pretty happy with them. Although, the idea of the blades made in Taiwan bothers me. They need to start making knives here at the U.S. I am about ready to buy a CS Trailmaster with Carbon V blade from one of the members (I need to send the m.o. out tomorrow). I do know that those blades are U.S. made. I can't wait to recieve it and try it out.
 
Wade the company, "Cold Steel" is basically a marketing company that only makes one thing: Videos.

The knives are usually pretty good though made for them in Japan in Seki City and or here in the USA by Camillus or Taiwan for some. For the most part the products they offer hold their own in the industry. The owner is controversial and probably doesn't get many Christmas cards but I bet he gets lots of lumps of coal if you catch my drift.

I have a couple of their knives that I've been very happy with for overall use. I wish the blade steel they used was better stainless since far better is available for the same price point in many cases. Their Carbon V steel is very good though even though it can stain and rust if not maintained properly.

AUS8A is a fine steel for a beater general utility blade. The 440A is used by many other companies with success but I don't much care for it personally or anything below it like the 420 steels and anything labeled "400 series steel". These are bottom of the barrel steels or "mill rolled steels" as they are referred to in the industry. AUS8A isn't much better on paper but the truth is my own knives of this steel sharpen up well and keep an edge quite well also.

One of my favorite folding knives is a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter. My favorite fixed blade is a Master Hunter. Both are truly great offerings from them and certainly as much knife as any other in the same price point.

Spyderco, and Emerson as well as BenchMade are my three favorite companies though and I highly recommend Spyderco for everyday carry knives more often than any other. For one Spyderco offers and uses the best steels for blades but also their knives are the sharpest new in the box knives you will ever put your hands on. The blade geometry, and so much of the knives fit finish and feel are better from the stand point of the blade and handle that your printer would run out of ink to try to print off all of it found here in the way of testimony. Finally Spyderco has a warranty second to none that certainly is far better than the 1 year warranty offered by Cold Steel on their folders.

90% of the time I'll pick a Spyderco over a Cold Steel knife but if you shop and get the better CS knives they can be a very good buy also.

STR
 
wade said:
Are these knives any better than other knives.
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No.

Cold Steel products are generally ok, but they are far from the best. Most any knife will do the tests in the "Proof" video. I do like the Cold Steel Carbon V fixed blades though. I own a few Cold Steel products, and haven't had a problem with them.

If you want a good folder, get a Spyderco or a Benchmade.
 
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