Cold Steel Slip Joint opinions?

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Geode

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Hi, I did a search for 'Cold Steel' on this forum and did not come up with any results. Has anyone owned one of the three models they make with Carbon V blades, that can render an opinon on their knife?

Thanks in advance.
 
First please keep in mind that I'm fairly critical of factory slipjoints, and I tend to judge factory knives by the standard I'd expect of Case knives made in 1970 or before.

That said, I was interested in the Cold Steel slips when they were annouced, but I found them to be rather crude in fit and finish as well as unusually thick. I think there are better options in similar price ranges...I'd look at Queen or one of their premium lines such as Schatt & Morgon or even some German knives such as Eye Brand if you don't want a vintage knife for use.
 
I've looked at them a few times, but I honestly can't see paying the price they want considering they are actually made by Camillus for Cold Steel and Camillus house name stuff seems just as good at drastically lower prices.
 
I like them. The Carbon V holds an edge much longer that 1095 or the CV steel that you so often see. It doesn't, however, hold an edge as long as Queen's D2, that's for sure. I like the CS whenever I want a slipjoint with a long lasting edge that I don't feel the need to baby.
 
Umm... according to some sources, sodak, Carbon V and Case CV are one and the same, 50100B/0176-C. Could be a different heat treat, though.
 
...although CV stands for Chrome Vanadium...
I'm not well-versed in metallurgy, so I could very well be mistaken, but I think they're different. I'm under the impression that Carbon V is term used to represent 1095 and the like...

Peace.
 
The steel, whatever it is; I've heard that carbon V has been several things over the years, depending on who is the current maker; is good steel. I agree that the finish is crude and the body of the knife unneccesarily thick. They don't suck, but there are better options. Queen, Camillus and Eye Brand all cover the same ground better.
 
I have a stockman in my pocket at this time. I purchased it for $45 at a local store that sells near list price. First thing I did was to blue the blades which came out pretty nice. Their steel really takes an edge and as I am not a hard use kind of guy I can't say it does or does not hold an edge better than the Queen D2 knives I have. I like the sheep's foot blade for opening packages and blister packs.

The fit and finish may not be up to Queen or Schatt standards but it isn't bad either. The scales on mine fit well at the bolsters. However, the pivit pins in the bolsters do show which is something that you don't see on Queen or Schatt knives. I don't have much bad to say about this knife, it makes a good EDC for someone who doesn't want to bugger up a more expensive slip joint.

This thread did answer one of my questions as I did wonder who was making the slip joints for Cold Steel.
 
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