COld Steel Spartan Preformance Test

Funny, it is a "underground" CS review site. Look at the Pocket bushman review he shows how "we" fixed issues with it. Now Lynn has others doing it for him?
 
Where is that manufactured, Taiwan, China or Japan?
I found it -Taiwan.
 
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yans said:
Funny, it is a "underground" CS review site. Look at the Pocket bushman review he shows how "we" fixed issues with it. Now Lynn has others doing it for him?
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The guy works with Cold Steel. He designed the tri-ad lock and some of the knives.
 
Hey they frickin' work made in Taiwan or not! You could hammer that thing opened into a tree and use it as a leg up. Try that with your high dollar hard use folding knife and see how far it gets ya! That knife and the more traditional looking American Lawman folder which I prefer are what I call great bang for the buck considering what you actually get, or with the AL what you got with the first run models I should say! I liked the American Lawman so much after getting the first one that I bought three more. Unfortunately after it was out a while Cold Steel removed the stainless liners and the traction grooves on the blade, changed the clip and the handle some and still sells it under the same model number. They say they reduced the weight and they did by just over an ounce. The knife is still quite good and probably still stronger than most other knives sold at three times the price point but no matter how you slice it I don't think there is a replacement for stainless steel liners in one. I have trouble believing that the Spartan could hold that much weight without those liners lets just say that. I bet it would still astound you at what it actually did hold even with G10 as stand alone handles though if it came with G10 I mean.

STR
 
I've got a Lawman with stainless liners and it's an impressive knife. The lock is totally solid, no play like most lockbacks have.
The blade steel is nothing special. That's the only negative I can think of.
 
That is Andrew Demko the designer of the knife and the lock so he would have a bit of a vested interest in testing it, so the "we" is pretty legit. I own one of these and can attest after hating alot of Cold Steel products, this particular knife is the hands down best working man knife I have ever owned. Its good quality at a reasonable price point and carries alot of value, when it's in my pocket I feel safe.
 
STR, the new g-10frame(linerless) lawman is as strong as the original lawman.
in weight hang tests. The blades or pins break before the frame does, As for the spartan, it has a grivory frame so it benefits more fron liners than G-10.
As a side note, the g-10 only frame has more radius on its edges do to the thicker g-10(about .187). Making a much nicer grip.
 
DemkoKnives - Question if you have the time: What is the smallest knife you have used that lock in?

Most of the knives with the Triad-lock are "manly" big, but I wonder if the design lends itself to smaller, more pocket friendly knives.
 
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DemkoKnives - Question if you have the time: What is the smallest knife you have used that lock in?

Most of the knives with the Triad-lock are "manly" big, but I wonder if the design lends itself to smaller, more pocket friendly knives.
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the mini lawman is currently the smallest it has a 2.5 inch blade
 
Gave one of the mini-Lawman knives to a "newby", since he is a lockback fan - he likes it so far.

Appreciate the reply.
 
Andrew, are you currently doing any custom folders's? If so do you have a web site where I can see some?
 
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STR, the new g-10frame(linerless) lawman is as strong as the original lawman.
in weight hang tests. The blades or pins break before the frame does, As for the spartan, it has a grivory frame so it benefits more fron liners than G-10.
As a side note, the g-10 only frame has more radius on its edges do to the thicker g-10(about .187). Making a much nicer grip.
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Thanks Andy. I would never have thought it would hold as much as one with liners. From what I was looking at the lock is slightly redesigned on the G10 version also. Or rather, the blade and stop position. It does look like a deeper lock notch in the blade too. Of the three Lawman folders I have I do carry the liner less version but mostly because it was the first one I dinged up so I kept using it since it had use marks and I already started using it. I like the way it carries I will say that. I'd like to see a video test of the Lawman and see how much weight it does carry. I keep looking for one on that one so do let us know when one comes up. Honestly I can't recall the last time I bought four of any single model new from Cold Steel. Thats how much I liked this one once I got one in my hands. I'm really liking your Triad lock a lot. :thumbup:

STR
 
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Andrew is there anything in works with a blade style of the Spartan but a more conventional grip?

The Spartan is my favorite knife hands down but one with a G10 grip along the lines of the Lawman would kick ass too.
 
Mr. Demko, love ur lock design (Tri-ad and Pocket Bushman's Ram). Only thing that would make it perfect is for a steel upgrade from Aus-8A. Though easy to sharpen and fairly rust resistant and other positives, there are many people who prefer better steel. Please tell Mr. Lynn.

Thanks and looking forward to your new designs :)
 
The Rajah II is still my favorite Tri-Ad knife. My Spartan is also very strong, but the mainspring is too damn stiff! Many times it takes both of my thumbs to depress the spring, so discreetly closing it can be a pain. (Both of my Rajahs work fine, so it may be the luck of the draw, who knows?)

The Spartan will provide raw strength -- nearly that of a fixed blade knife -- and for an aggressive outdoor knife, the Rajahs and Spartan are my top choices; but for EDC, the Voyager 5-inch is hard to beat from a strength/size standpoint. The Spartan is a very rugged knife, though, and is a phenomenal outdoor knife. It would be an excellent knife for a bug-out bag or for camping. For city use, you would do well to have a Spartan in your tool kit, the trunk of your car or even yard work.
The Rajahs also fit these uses. Both the Rajahs and Spartan are aggressive cutters and any carpet layer should probably have two of each. Cutting carpet is rough and tedious work, and you don't want to be cut by either the blade or the carpet. And the Spartan is the ideal carpet cutting tool, as the blade is sharp and tough and the handle extraordinarily secure, plus it protects the hand at whatever angle you're cutting at!

Other Cold Steel knives are adequately strong without being quite so massive, though, and discression may dictate buying a Voyager or Recon-1. When you need the beef, the Spartan moos big time!
 
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The Rajah II is still my favorite Tri-Ad knife. My Spartan is also very strong, but the mainspring is too damn stiff! Many times it takes both of my thumbs to depress the spring, so discreetly closing it can be a pain. (Both of my Rajahs work fine, so it may be the luck of the draw, who knows?)

The Spartan will provide raw strength -- nearly that of a fixed blade knife -- and for an aggressive outdoor knife, the Rajahs and Spartan are my top choices; but for EDC, the Voyager 5-inch is hard to beat from a strength/size standpoint. The Spartan is a very rugged knife, though, and is a phenomenal outdoor knife. It would be an excellent knife for a bug-out bag or for camping. For city use, you would do well to have a Spartan in your tool kit, the trunk of your car or even yard work.
The Rajahs also fit these uses. Both the Rajahs and Spartan are aggressive cutters and any carpet layer should probably have two of each. Cutting carpet is rough and tedious work, and you don't want to be cut by either the blade or the carpet. And the Spartan is the ideal carpet cutting tool, as the blade is sharp and tough and the handle extraordinarily secure, plus it protects the hand at whatever angle you're cutting at!

Other Cold Steel knives are adequately strong without being quite so massive, though, and discression may dictate buying a Voyager or Recon-1. When you need the beef, the Spartan moos big time!
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I recently got one of these folders and am having the same problem.
I'm assuming it's a 'new knife' issue.
However, it would be nice to know if this is something that will correct itself with use. (Hopefully soon:eek: )
I nearly bruised my thumbs trying to put some wear on it in hopes it would loosen up those first two days.:(

Otherwise, it is one serious hoss of a folder. My favorite kind.:)
 
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