Having Fun With a Cheapo Cold Steel Knife!!!!!

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Bimmer1

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I don't generally buy cheap knives. I tend to collect higher end knives if/when I can afford them these days.

I don't buy Cold Steel knives anymore but I have to admit that it was Cold Steel knives that got me interested in knife collecting back in 1990.

I moved to Pigeon Forge, TN about 7 months ago and decided to browse the Smoky Mountain Knife Works yesterday. (I was looking for some zippered knife cases)

Of course I looked at knives as well!!!!!

I passed by the Cold Steel case on my way out and saw a knife that I have been wanting to check out. It's an absolute cheapo knife. It costs about $12 The knife is called the Finn Bear.

I decided to buy one. I'm single these days so I just wanted to mess around with it in the kitchen. The knife is sharp right out of the box and has a thin blade. It's really an ideal kitchen slicer and cutter. The plastic handle makes it easy to clean up.

I have no idea how well it will keep its original edge or if I will be able to sharpen it properly when it is dull but for $12 it is fun just have around the kitchen for now.

Guys and Gals ------check out the Cold Steel Finn Bear for some cheap cutting fun around the holidays.

Merry Christmas..:)
 
I like cheap blades as long as they will get the job done. Some will, some won't. I think Cold Steel still has those Finn Bears on sale in their Christmas sale flyer, along with the Finn Bear's litter mates, the Canadian Belt Knife and the Roach Belly. Oh, speaking of cheap but useful knives, they had some Bushman seconds on sale there, too.
 
Hey Dr. Mudd--- where are you in the FL Panhandle? I grew up in Pensacola and just moved from a little town about 45 minutes due north of Panama City Beach to Tennessee.

Thanks for your reply. I was actually surprised by this little Cold Steel Finn Bear. Stamped--"made in Taiwan"
 
I bought all four of the new 4116 Krupp series with the Finn Bear Canadian Belt Knife, Roach Belly and Kudo. I love all of them. terrific bargains.
 
These cold steel knives are great. .:thumbup: I have a Finn Bear. I plan on buying a roach belly and another Finn Bear for the car.
 
Bimmer, I live on the edge of the capital, with woods across the street and more woods and a railroad behind our lot. In other words, I'm not out in the sticks, but I'm sure not downtown, either. We have hawks, owls, at least one eagle several years ago, a few small snakes, lots of squirrels, rabbits, coons, and possums, some armadillos and foxes, and, I suspect, the occasional bobcat and coyote out away from the houses but nearby.

Notice how many people (5) replied to this thread about cheap knives, compared to how many read or glanced at it (102). What does this say about the mindset of most of the people on Blade Forums? You can decide that for yourself.
 
Ahh- but how many followed the link and are now ordering their cheap knives???
 
Thanks Dr. Mudd I remember seeing many, many coyotes where I lived in the Florida Panhandle. They have made a strong comeback and the farmers aren't very happy.

I have to admit that I have been biased against some cheaper knives but this little Cold Steel Finn Bear has made me realize that a nice little cutting tool can be had for a small amount of money. It's absolutely fine for what it does and I don't have to worry about using the heck out of it.
 
The 4116 Krupp stainless is still kind of an unknown quantity, but based on what people are saying about it, it sounds as though it's a good, inexpensive stainless for the money. When CS announced it was going from 420 to a cheaper steel, I was livid. It seemed that CS was going the way of CRKT and Gerber. But both VG-1 and 4116 Krupp have turned out to be pretty good moves, though I suspect AUS8 might have been a better choice for CS's serrated blades.

I may buy a few of the large-bladed 4116 Krupp knives, but I'll pass on the AUS8 Recon Tantos and wait til they come out in Carbon VI.
 
An interesting observation. The Kudu in 4116 has gotten mixed reviews, while the three inexpensive fixed blades in 4116 have gotten pretty good reviews. The former made in China, the latter apparently in Taiwan. I wonder what the difference is, if any, in the steel?
 
I've only been collecting/using decent knives for about 11 months now, only have about 30 so far. Mostly Kershaws and Spydies, like the Offset and a few ZT's from Kershaw, and the Mini Manix and Millie in BG-42 from Spyderco, just to name a few. But I also have a few Cold Steels, the Finn Bear being one of them. It represents great value, and I use it quite often around the kitchen, especially as a steak knife. In fact, I'm thinking to get a few more as a steak knife set.
 
I don't know.My Kudo seem to be of about equal quality. Mine was sharp and work very well.
 
I have the Kudu, the Canadian Belt knife, and the Roach Belly...for the money...they are truly a great deal.
 
I might have to get one now, I didn't realize that they made an american mora!!! Just kidding, but I will take a look at those, thanks for the link, J.
 
I was about to say, Swedes use Moras; Finns use puukkos. I was also about to say, they don't make an American Mora; they make a Taiwanese one.

One of these days, I'm going to finish my comparison tests of the Kudu and the big Okapi. So far, they seem to be equally matched in cutting performance after rebevelling, but the Kudu is smoother and more positive to operate. Whether that makes up for the complete, soulless lack of cultural significance is ambiguous. But for $8, how could you go wrong?
 
Dr. Mudd said:
Notice how many people (5) replied to this thread about cheap knives, compared to how many read or glanced at it (102). What does this say about the mindset of most of the people on Blade Forums? You can decide that for yourself.
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I'd say mostly it says they're tired of beating that old horse.
 
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